Job Description

Requisition No: 840620 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64006548 1

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64006548 

Salary: $38,026.82 to $44,985.76 

Posting Closing Date: 11/15/2024 

Total Compensation Estimator 

*This is an open Career Service Health Educator position working fulltime at the Department of Health in Lee County.*

This is a highly professional position with lead responsibilities for linking Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive clients to care in Lee County. This position will work with the current Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (HIV/AIDS) and Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) intervention staff to identify clients who are not in care. The position will locate the client and offer services including care and treatment. This position will work with community partners in the identification of those out-of-care clients and those clients who have been released from the county jail. This position is classified as a sensitive position. The incumbent handles protected health information on a “need to know” basis following Department of Health, HIPAA, and Information Security policies, protocols, and procedures. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity of protected health information.

Programmatic Duties:

Use available databases (CARE Ware, STARS, HMS, Provide, the Linkage module etc.) to identify HIV positive individuals who are not in medical care, not taking anti-retroviral medication (ARVs), or have tested positive but have not been engaged into care.

Contact individuals who are not in medical care, taking ARVs, or who have been tested positive and not aware of treatment options and community resources. The goal is to get the clients into medical care, initiate ARVs, and work collaboratively with DIS to ensure notification of positive status and perform partner elicitation.

Work with the local county STD Department to ensure that HIV and STD positive inmates are linked to care upon release from the county jail. Work closely with Area 8 surveillance officers to gain information on newly HIV diagnosed individuals, Area 8's medical and non-medical case management staff to identify and notify clients who are out of care from their case management database. This will also involve working with the Area Planning Groups such as the Regional HIV/AIDS Consortia (RHAC), the Prevention Planning Committee, the Continuum of Care Committee, and the Early Intervention Consultant (EIC) on patient care matters.

Miscellaneous Activities:

• Attends and participates in general staff meetings and staff development, such as team/staff meetings and in-service/ continuing education.

• Performs related duties as necessary including public health services during a disaster.

• Maintains timely submission of EARs and timesheets.

• Alternative Key Custodian: This position has the responsibility of being the Alternate Key Custodian for the HIV/AIDS Surveillance secure area(s) at the Michigan location, and, in the absence of the Key Custodian, will perform related duties as defined in DOHP 50-10.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

• Knowledge of social, economic, rehabilitative or health care services, administration, or planning techniques.
• Knowledge of principles, practices & procedures
• Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating
• Skill in operating a personal computer and software applications to include Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Work and Microsoft Excel.
• Skilled in public speaking
• Skilled at listening to what other people are saying and asking appropriate questions.
• Skilled in written and oral communications
• Skilled at observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem; solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts.
• Ability to show, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, cooperation, concern, and politeness to others; relates well to different people from various backgrounds and different situations.
• Ability to identify things that must be changed to achieve a goal.
• Ability to plan, organize & coordinate work assignments & communicate effectively verbally & in writing.
• Ability to establish & maintain effective working relations with others.
• Ability to understand, interpret & apply applicable rules, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Ability to prioritize individual workload.
• Ability to frequently bend, kneel, reach, and sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to frequently use telephone, computer, copier, and small hand tools, i.e., stapler, scissors, etc.
• Ability to work independently or with minimal supervision.

Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

• Certified as an HIV/AIDS Counselor and Tester, State of Florida Disease Intervention Specialist.

Other job-related requirements for this position :

• Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.
• Incumbent must possess a valid Florida Driver License and have a motor vehicle to carry out these duties.
• Must be willing to undergo FIT testing.
• Selected immunizations or titers and/or periodic screening for tuberculosis may be recommended for this position.
• This position is authorized to transport confidential information outside of established DOH-Lee facilities and must comply with parameters defined in DOHP 50-10.
• This position is classified as sensitive. This individual will perform tasks defined as sensitive and handles confidential information.
• Background screening is a condition of employment.
• This position will abide by all state and federal laws, rules, and DOH policies and procedures.

Working hours : (A) Daily from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (B) Total hours in workweek 40+40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.) Occasional weekend and/or evening hours, as required by the program needs.

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:

Fort Myers

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 );

• Flexible Spending Accounts;
• Tuition waivers;
• And more!

For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit  .

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:  

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.

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

Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-877-562-7287). 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. 

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. 

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