Job Information
Florida Department of Health SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64000085 in Rockledge, Florida
Provide technical assistance to community-based organizations, private business and medical entities on development, implementation, and expansion of HIV prevention programs and/or services for the HIV affected/effected community.
Organize and/or participate in local HIV prevention campaigns and events as assigned,
Coordinate with local jail, drug treatment facilities, and other high-volume venues that provide service to high-risk clients, to provide timely screening and/or testing for HIV/ Syphilis and ensure appropriate treatment and follow up care.
Coordinate and conduct timely personal interviews with individuals infected with sexually transmitted diseases for the purpose of educating clients regarding their infections and appropriate treatment and medical care and developing plans to locate and refer sex/IV partners to medical care
Communicate Health Literacy/Health Education activities to increase individuals’ awareness of HIV status and facilitate access to HIV care system using HIV testing, referral services and linkage to care.
Provide HIV pre and post-test counseling and rapid testing (anonymous and confidential) in Community Health clinic and in outreach settings/events. Orders and maintains HIV testing kits according to FDOH HIV testing policies.
Serve as primary liaison with HIV Early Intervention Services program, maintain accurate and up to date client files and link with the CAREWare system
Performs other related duties as assigned
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
Requisition No: 872984
Compensation
Salary: $1,636.98 Bi-Weekly
Job Type
Full Time
Job Benefits
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!
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Application Link
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