Requisition No: 801683

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST - 64057466

Position Number: 64057466

Salary: agency to update

Posting Closing Date: 05/21/2023

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HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST

This position is responsible for Sexually Transmitted Disease Investigation and Case Management for the Pinellas County Department of Health. The incumbent is responsible for field investigation and interviewing infected individuals identified. This person will assist with referrals and follow-up for care and treatment/services with community based organizations and health care facilities.

Mobile dating app. Serve as subject matter expert in knowledge of STD/HIV/TB program(s). This may include initiating provider visits for disease reporting, conducting in-services on STD/HIV testing/treatment, coordinating and monitoring daily program activities with regular reports to supervisor. Provides PS in accordance with current STD Program Policy to a wide variety of individuals infected with or at risk of a STD including hepatitis, HIV/AIDS or other bacterial, biological and/or viral agents to elicit partner and suspect information. Utilizes information for epidemiological analysis to identify the source and spread cases related to the known infection(s).

Conducts field investigations in accordance with current STD Program Policy to locate and provide follow up to individuals infected with chlamydia/gonorrhea and/or to refer individuals infected with or suspected to be at-risk of infection for STD's including hepatitis, HIV/AIDS or other bacterial, biological and/or viral agents for counseling, medical evaluation and/or treatment.

Performs case management activities as directed in the process of discovering and/or identifying individuals infected with a STD, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS or other bacterial, biological and/or viral agent. These activities will include but not limited to: Work prioritization and records documentation and management, clustering, HIV pre and posttest counseling, visual case analysis and epidemiological techniques, STARS data entry and/or other related activities. The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in Pinellas County in its mission to protect, promote and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the Healthiest State in the Nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of Innovation, Collaboration, Accountability, Responsiveness and Excellence in all aspects of their work.

Working under the direct supervision of a Health Service Supervisor, the incumbent in this position serves in a developmental capacity, providing direct disease and public health awareness intervention activities to CHD STD Prevention and Control Programs including but not limited to Partner Counseling Referral Services (PCRS), epidemiological case analysis and investigations, notification, counseling and referral services of individuals exposed to or at-risk of infection from syphilis, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis and other bacterial, viral or biological agents. The position requires a first-hand knowledge of public health systems, as well as professional and interpersonal skills to interact with health care clients, health care professionals and others who impact STD Prevention and Control activities. Duties will also require a knowledge of varied social, economic, cultural and lifestyle characteristics, and a skill in communicating with, and eliciting information from patients and target groups with these diverse backgrounds. All activities are reviewed in progress and at completion for technical adequacy, timeliness and adherence to instructions and guidelines. All activities are performed observing federal, state, department and CHD Information Security and Confidentiality statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Perform DIS II duties to include: team lead/representative, outreach coordination, special projects, monitoring

Communicates with public and private clinics, clinicians, hospitals, laboratories and other health care providers to obtain demographic, medical or other specific client information including address, telephone number, place of employment, social security number, race, sex, date of birth, test results, diagnosis, treatment, etc. and/or to arrange medical evaluations and treatments for a client.

Participates in clinical, community or impromptu screening activities by performing venipuncture techniques to identify STD, hepatitis, HIV/AIDS, or other bacterial, biological or viral agents. These activities will occur before, during or after normal working hours and/or on weekends or holidays.

Completes required records and reports including case management forms, laboratory request forms, travel reimbursement forms, HMC/CIS, etc. in accordance with current CHD and STD Program Policy and/or procedure. Perform other related duties as required

Knowledge, skills and abilities required for this position:

• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data.
• Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.
• Ability to conduct health investigations.
• Ability to analyze data.
• Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities.
• Ability to prepare records and reports.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
• Ability to identify community resources.
• Ability to prepare and conduct training programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point
• Must be willing and able to learn how to and to perform phlebotomy
• Must be able to successfully complete the CDC course "Introduction to STD Intervention"
• Must be willing and able to use private vehicle for mileage reimbursement at agency-determined rate

Required Qualifications:

• A Bachelor's degree and/or at least one to three years of STD investigation experience
• At least one year of experience working with Surveillance Tools and Reporting System (STARS)
• Valid Florida driver’s license or the ability to obtain a license within 30 days of employment

Desirable Qualifications:

• At least one year of phlebotemy experience

Department of Health Career Service employees enjoy the following benefits:

• State of Florida Retirement package - 3% employee contribution required
• 9 Annual paid holidays and 1 personal day
• Ability to earn 104 hours of paid Annual Leave (annually)
• Ability to earn 104 Hours of paid Sick Leave (annually)
• Health insurance for individual or family coverage - State pays 80% of premium
• Life Insurance - $25,000 policy provided for duration of employment
• Additional supplemental insurances available such as dental, disability, etc.
• Tax Deferred Medical and Child Care Reimbursement Accounts available
• Tuition waivers and Nurse’s Forgiveness Program

• Note: Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic submission process.

Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days

Current State Employees - Salary for current employees is based on employee’s current payband/ paygrade.

Only U.S. citizens and lawfully authorized alien workers will be hired.

Male applicants born on or after October 1, 1962 will not be eligible for hire or promotion unless they are registered with the Selective Services System (SSS) before their 26th birthday, or have a Letter of Registration Exemption from the SSS. For more information, visit http://www.sss.gov.

The successful candidate will be required to complete the Form I-9 and that information will be verified using the E-Verify system. E-Verify is operated by the Department of Homeland Security in partnership with the Social Security Administration to verify employment eligibility.

This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. Any misrepresentations or omissions will disqualify you from employment consideration. Note: You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) to conduct this background check.

If you are a retiree of the Florida Retirement System (FRS), please check with the FRS on how your current benefits will be affected if you are re-employed with the State of Florida. Your current retirement benefits may be canceled, suspended, or deemed ineligible depending on the date of your retirement.

The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.