Requisition No: 801594

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SERVICES ANALYST D - 64001268

Position Number: 64001268

Salary: $48,000 -$51.000

Posting Closing Date: 05/17/2023

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

Ins This is a highly responsible professional position that serves as the Region 4 Minority HIV/AIDS Coordinator, established in Section 381.0046, Florida Statutes. This position is responsible for facilitating efforts focused on HIV prevention and care initiatives and programs which reduce racial/ethnic disparities in the five-county area of Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. Johns Counties known as Area This is a highly independent and responsible position with direct responsibility to the Regional HIV Program Coordinator.

This position will have the working title of the Region 4 Minority AIDS Community Engagement and Training Coordinator who will focus on mobilizing the communities most impacted HIV. This position also provides training and health education resources that address issues and concerns that impact our minority and underserved populations. This position is the primary point of contact to request speakers, capacity-building assistance, and printed health education materials in support of community events. This position develops, coordinates, monitors, and reports on required work plans. This position also supports the local planning groups for prevention and care. This position will work closely with the Early Intervention Coordinator (EIC).

This position has responsibilities of reviewing and updating workplans, TGA Integrated HIV prevention and care plan, Ending the HIV Epidemic plan to coordinate, monitor, and implement strategies and activities impact HIV incidence and prevalence among people of color and other communities that are at high risk. Coordinates grassroots efforts for building and expanding critical relationships with community partners and organizations. Works with minority coalitions, groups, and organizations most impacted by HIV in identifying community problems, prioritizing issues, and identifying resources

Develops and implement community mobilization initiatives focused on communities of color and other communities most impacted by HIV to ensure awareness and accessibility of available HIV prevention and care resources and services. Develops and advises on specific strategies that promote testing among people of color to know their status as well as strategies to link, retain and reengage people of color in HIV care with the goal of increasing people of care in care and sustaining viral load suppression.

This position is the primary point of contact to request speakers, capacity-building assistance, and printed health education materials in support of community events. This position also supports and participates on local planning groups for prevention and care. Presents HIV/AIDS, STD, and viral hepatitis Information at conferences and other meetings regarding the impact those diseases have on racial/ethnic minorities and other communities that are most impacted or identified.

The incumbent coordinates activities with the Statewide Minority AIDS Coordinator and the Prevention Training Consultant, and assists with community level engagement, and works in collaboration with the planning groups for HIV/AIDS prevention and patient care. Coordinate calendars and assist in managing functions of the project. Assist with the planning, coordination, facilitation, and documentation of meetings. Complete IT requests, work orders, purchase orders, and travel requests using established policies and procedures. Attend in-service, seminars, workshops, and other related meetings either in person or virtually. Travel to perform duties and for professional development, if needed. Completes all mandatory training within required deadlines. Ensure accurate and timely submission of Employee Activity Records, timesheets, and travel vouchers. Performs other related duties as assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• In Excellent oral and written skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge of minority communities and experience working with diverse populations.
• Knowledge of cultural sensitivity, cultural humility and cultural responsiveness.
• Knowledge of social degeminates of health.
• Knowledge of and experience working with STD/HIV/Hepatitis programs.
• Knowledge and skills using digital platforms for community engagement and meetings
• Knowledge and skills conducting community mobilization
• Ability to apply culturally appropriate strategies
• Ability to be flexible in order to successfully adapt to program changes.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others

Qualifications:

• Do you have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Public Health, Human Services or related field or equivalent work experience
• HIV or STI Program Experience including certification in 500/501
• Two years of professional experience in community engagement and program development/implementation?
• Must have a valid Drivers license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• 4-5 years’ experience in HIV and/or STI Programs
• 501/501 Train the Trainer Certification

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:

515 West 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

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• 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.

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.