Wellness Program Consultant jobs in Gainesville, FL

Requisition No: 825817

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SOCIAL WORK SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT - 64058570 1 1 1

Position Number: 64058570

Salary: $60,000. - $70,000.

Posting Closing Date: 04/23/2024

ANTICIPATED VACANCY

Job posting category - Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This position works in the Division of Children’s Medical Services (CMS), Bureau of Child Protection and Special Technology and reports to the Public Health Services Manager F-SES.

Serves as the State Clinical Coordinator for Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs (SATP). This position ensures clinical operation of SATPs in accordance with standard clinical procedures, Florida Statutes, Administrative Rules, CMS policies and procedures; including the requirements outlined in the Sexual Abuse Treatment Program Handbook. This position is responsible for complying with the Interagency Agreement between the Department of Health, Children's Medical Services and the Department of Children and Families.

Provide overall direction for the operation, performance, and service delivery of the SATPs. Provide technical assistance to SATPs on program development, standards, policy and protocols, performance, and evaluation. Facilitate annual SATP activities to inform teams of policies and practices that affect operation. Update the SATP Handbook and notify teams of changes. Distribute clinical resources to support performance; coordinate and facilitate annual SATP statewide meeting. Complete associated tasks, clinical consultation for teams, facilitate workgroups to create uniform protocols, and review statewide compliance with annual training requirements.

Plan and provide on-site or webinar clinical trainings to improve sexual abuse/trauma knowledge and skills to enhance best practice and service delivery.

Provide on-site clinical monitoring to ensure compliance with clinical policies and procedures. Promote empirically supported treatment approaches for sexual abuse victims, to enhance the quality of services. Implement and monitor Performance Improvement Plans when applicable.

Review and assess data to identify trends to evaluate performance and make recommendations. Create statistical reports to monitor programmatic results, service delivery and demographics.

Complete special projects and tasks to enhance operation and performance of SATPs.

Maintain clinical knowledge skills and provision for the treatment of sexually abused/traumatized children and non-offending caregivers.

Performs other duties as needed.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Ability to plan and develop programs and training curricula. The ability to effectively train all levels of staff members with the use of various learning modalities and approaches. Knowledge of the dynamics of child abuse and neglect, psychotherapy, clinical modalities, and the impacts of sexual abuse and trauma. Knowledge of family dynamics and multi-systems. Ability to perform and critique clinical assessments. Ability to establish effective working relationships. The ability to cultivate, effectively build, and maintain relationship with providers and stakeholders throughout the state. Ability to understand and apply applicable Florida Statutes, rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to utilize a computer for work assignments. Ability to utilize Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and databases.

Required Qualifications:

• Valid and active Florida License (LCSW, LMFT, LMHC, Licensed Psychologist)

• Master’s degree in the behavioral sciences

Preferred Qualifications:

• Three (3) years of experience working in the field of treating sexually abused/traumatized children
• Two (2) years of experience working within a Sexual Abuse Treatment Programs (SATP) setting
• Two (2) years of experience in program oversight

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:

Alexander Building

2020 Capital Circle SE

Tallahassee, FL 32399

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.