OPS HUMAN SERVICES COUNSELOR I - 64956560

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Special Note: This position is Part-time working 28 hours a week

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position within the St. Lucie County Health Department utilizing established case management skills in the assessment, planning, organizing, delivering, and evaluating of services provided to non-pregnant sexually active adolescents in Teen Choices program. Responsibilities include educating sexually active adolescent males about sexual health, family planning and baby spacing, HIV/STD testing, reproductive life planning and to decrease the unintended birth rates and infection rates in this population.  This position requires the employee to work autonomously in the field.  Supervision is provided by the Community Health Nursing Consultant. Use of a personal vehicle may be required.

The program objectives are as follows:

1. Decrease the number of repeat pregnancies within the teen mothers who are being case managed by increasing the number of teen mothers who use birth control after they deliver their babies. 80% of this group will use birth control after they deliver. Avoidance of a repeat pregnancy will be considered successful if the teen is not pregnant within two years after her first delivery.

2. Achieve 90% of non-pregnancy within the sexually active teens who are case managed for at least 3 months.

3. Unintended pregnancy will be avoided by 90% of the sexually active teen population that participate and complete the Teen Choices one year after having completed the curriculum.

4. 90% of teenagers who are receiving one on one case management will demonstrate an increased awareness regarding vocational and educational resources by discussing career and school opportunities as measured by progress or written case plan.

Provides comprehensive case management to non-pregnant, sexually active adolescents, assisting with identified sexual health risk factors using established family support plans with appropriate referrals. Provides health and pregnancy prevention information using the Teen Choices curriculum for both sexually active and not sexually active youth in local community agencies (e.g. Project Rock, PACE, DJJ, etc.) in a group setting.

Conducts initial contacts and ongoing assessment(s) of identified adolescents, one-on-one, through client home, school and clinic settings as needed, within 5 days of referral to program. Ongoing visits are scheduled based on a leveling system. All records will meet the minimum number of encounters per level. All level 3 clients will have at least 2 services per month, including documentation of the Family Support Plan. Develop plans which include necessary services to include pregnancy & disease prevention goals and provide casework services to assist the clients in attaining social, educational and vocational goals. Develop health-related care plans and ensure that clients receive all social services required to support medical treatment.

Instructs adolescents in an ongoing manner on issues related to education, family-life skills, postponing sexual activity, family planning methods, sexually transmitted diseases, HIV, parenting skills, employment skills, setting boundaries and healthy relationships, alcohol & drug use, being able to find a trusted adult to talk to, male & female sexual anatomy & physiology, reproductive life planning, preconception health, goal setting, time management & decision making skills, negotiation & refusal skills, educational resources (including high school, GED, college programs), and personal hygiene & dental care.

Perform urine Aptima tests, HIV Orasure tests and/or urine pregnancy tests in the field to established clients.  Handle and label all specimens per protocol.  Maintain all testing logs for lab and supervisor per protocol. Ensure all clients testing positive for an STD or HIV are referred to the appropriate provider for treatment.

Assigned to Teen Zone clinic once every 3rd-4th clinic under the direction of the Teen Zone Coordinator. Will provide triage, testing and counseling/case management services at Teen Zone.

Completes all case management documentation within 24-48 hours of service into HMS and utilizes the care plan. Enter EARS daily and certify them within 7 days from the date of service. Enter CSR’s daily. Collect weekly stats to conduct monthly and quarterly reports.  Maintain sign-in sheets for each class, as well as pre/posttests.  Maintain logs to ensure appropriate follow up is done on students one year after completing the Teen Choices curriculum. Maintain Teen Choices Curriculum Data spreadsheet and Current Teen Caseloads spreadsheet (located on the secure J drive).

Participate in at least 4 health fairs per fiscal year.

Performs other related duties as assigned, including, but not limited to disaster preparedness activities. 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of Adolescent Sexual Health and Related Public Health Practices, Presentation Skills, Dependability & Time Management, Knowledge of Community and Community Resources. Ability to Communicate Effectively Verbally and In Writing, Ability to Communicate with Culturally Diverse Patient Populations, Team Building & Teamwork, Ability To Solve Problems Independently, Emotional Presence, Work Products,

Qualifications:

Minimum:

• Willing to work before, during and after an emergency at a special needs shelter
• Willing to work evenings & weekends for outreach events (including holiday themed events)
• Willing to present birth control & reproductive health information
• Must have a valid drivers license
• At least 1 year experience doing case management work or field work/home visits

Preferred:

• At least 1 year experience with HIV/STI’s/family planning                                                    
• Urine aptima training                          
• HIV 500/501 training completed                    
• At least 1 year providing reproductive health education
• Knowledge of family planning, STD/HIV infection, testing & treatment
• At least 1 year compiling/generating reports
• At least 1 year experience working with teens

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 Pierce

The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:

Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available:

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)
• Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements.  Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)
• Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)
• Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)
• Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)
• 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.