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Requisition No: 827783

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64086326

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64086326

Salary: $38,200.00 - $40,500.00

Posting Closing Date: 05/10/2024

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Come Join DOH-Team Duval! If you are looking to establish an exciting and successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida.

Your Specific Duties and Responsibilities:

This position participates in health education activities related to sexually transmitted diseases and infections, treatment, and HIV prevention to include PrEP and nPEP in Area 4 which includes Duval, Baker, Clay, Nassau, and St Johns counties. This position functions as the HIV/AIDS Prevention Training and PrEP coordinator to clinic patients, staff, volunteers, and the community as part of Florida’s plan to eliminate HIV transmission and reduce HIV-related deaths. Conduct evidenced-based health education sessions to HIV positive persons and their partners on topics related to PrEP, nPEP, Test and Treat navigation and field testing for Syphilis and HIV, or other bacterial, biological, or viral agents.

• Provides Medication Adherence Counseling.
• Assists the client with physician instructions and compliance.
• Performs patient care services such as monitoring patients for medication side effects, contra-indications, and non-compliance to prevent disease progression.
• Provides family and patient education regarding the diagnosis of HIV/AIDS.
• Makes referrals to case management, financial, and mental health counseling.
• Establish working relationships with both internal and external customers including STD staff, HIV/AIDS staff, community-based organizations, and AIDS service organizations.
• Provide specialized PrEP education to CBOs and community providers as needed or requested.
• Conduct care planning activities (e.g., scheduling appointments, monitoring appointment adherence, preparing bi-annual care plans, identifying service gaps, case closure, etc.) for PrEP patients in partnership with their larger care team (e.g., medical provider, nursing staff, etc.).
• Conduct PrEP education sessions with individuals at risk for HIV infection, including individual sessions, workshops, and social marketing activities for ongoing recruitment.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of surveillance systems, research methodology, and data analysis.
• Knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS including medical and psychosocial issues.
• Knowledge of confidentiality of Protected Health Information (PHI) and adheres to guidelines.
• Knowledge of HIV transmission, prevention strategies, and disease process.
• Knowledge of PrEP and of high -impact prevention strategies to reduce HIV transmissions. Ability to communicate effectively and clearly both orally and in writing with a diverse population varying in age, physical/mental health, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, and cultural/ethnic backgrounds.
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills with strong initiative and an enthusiastic attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others, both internally and externally, and always represent the agency in a highly professional manner.
• Ability to learn new information related to HIV/AIDS, related diseases, PrEP/nPEP, systems of care, and implement practices.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, solve problems, and make sound decisions.
• Ability to work as a team member and accepts direction from a supervisor.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Complete 500/501 HIV Counseling and Testing class within 3 months of hire.

• A current and valid driver’s license.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office 365 (Outlook, Excel, TEAMS, PowerPoint, etc).
• Strong oral and written language and communication skills.
• High School Diploma

Preferred:

• 500/501 HIV Counseling and Testing Certified.
• 2-4 years of experience working in HIV/STI prevention or other community health programs.
• Outreach engagement and community education experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience in social services.
• Experience in public speaking.

Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values:

Mission:

To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.

Vision:

To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.

Values:

I nnovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

C ollaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

A ccountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

Florida Department of Health in Duval County

Central Health Plaza East

515 W. 6th Street

Jacksonville, FL 32206

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits including:

• Annual and Sick Leave benefits;
• Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year;
• State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options;
• Retirement plan options, including employer contributions (For more information, please click www.myfrs.com);
• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.

Please be advised:

Your responses to qualifying questions for this position must be verifiable by documentation provided through the electronic application process.

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) in order to conduct this background check Successful completion of a drug test is a condition of employment for safety-sensitive positions.

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, please visit the SSS website: http://www.sss.gov

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 upon the date of your retirement.

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.

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

Florida has the third largest population of veterans in the nation with more than 1.5 million service men and women. The Florida Department of Health (department) is committed to serving members of the United States Armed Forces, veterans and their families by encouraging them to apply for vacancies that fit their area of knowledge and/or expertise. Through the Department's VALOR program, which expedites licensing for military veterans, the Department also waives initial licensing and application fees for military veterans who apply for a health care professional license within 60 months of an honorable discharge. These initiatives help ensure that the transition from military service into the workforce is as smooth as possible and reflects our appreciation for the dedication devoted to protecting our country.

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.