HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I - 64035321

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Florida Department of Health

Division Of Disease Control and Health Protection 

Human Services Program Consultant I 

This is a full-time, in-office position only

Anticipated Vacancy

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a highly responsible, professional position in the HIV/AIDS Section, Communications and Health Policy Unit. The primary responsibilities of this position are to oversee the educational materials review processes and provide liaison, guidance, and assistance to local county health departments and community-based organizations regarding HIV prevention and community engagement. Duties include researching, developing, implementing, and evaluating community engagement and outreach programs, practices, and initiatives. This position is assigned to and stationed at the Department of Health in Tallahassee, and reports to the Community Engagement Supervisor for the Communications and Health Policy Unit.

Assumes the lead on all educational materials review processes for the HIV/AIDS section.  Coordinates meetings of the Carlos Alvarez HIV Communications Review Panel, maintains panel membership, coordinates interim materials review via conference calls/live meetings, and maintains records related to this process. Assists in the procurement processes for any educational materials the HIV/AIDS Section plans to develop. 

Assumes the lead for researching, developing, and implementing strategies to promote community engagement around HIV prevention issues. Collaborates with Community Engagement Supervisor, local health departments, and community-based organizations to assess the impact of existing and emerging community engagement strategies for prevention of HIV/AIDS. Provides technical assistance for local county health department and community-based organizations to enhance their capacity to implement successful community engagement and outreach programs.  

Assists with administrative duties related to workflow management and review. This includes the review and editing of assigned documents, assuring there are no grammatical, spelling, or punctuation errors. Ensures DOH correspondence and branding standards are met on all written documents. Ensures documents routed beyond the HIV Section meet the highest quality of written communication standards.

Coordinates the development, procurement, and distribution of the section’s HIV 101 video and other resources as assigned.

Assists in the development of the annual cooperative agreement application and interim/annual program reports; assists in the development, implementation, and review of requests for proposals/invitations to negotiate or other procurement tools; assists in the development of Florida’s Integrated Plan; assists in the preparation of other routine and special programmatic reports.  

Assumes the lead role coordinating HIV observance day events and activities with key HIV section staff, local health department staff and community stakeholders.

Serves as backup program liaison for HIV prevention media campaign website. Approves and/or uploads event information submitted by community partners.

Assumes the lead role on special projects as assigned and completes other assignments as requested.
   

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Social Perceptiveness (Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react the way they do), Judgment and Decision Making, oral and written communication skills, Active Listening, Service Orientation, Problem Identification, Active Learning, Identification of Key Causes Learning Strategies (using multiple approaches when learning or teaching new things), Education and Training skills, Customer and Personal Service skills, Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating, Observing and evaluating the outcomes of a problem solution to identify lessons learned or redirect efforts.

Qualifications:
Minimum: 

Experience working in the area of viral hepatitis and HIV

Experience with health education presentations

Experience in planning and conducting workshops, and training events

Preferred:

Contract management experience

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:

This position is in Tallahassee.

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.  

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.    

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.