Health services Analyst D

Company: Florida Department of Transportation
Location: Jacksonville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Requisition No: 697402

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH SERVICES ANALYST D - 64001268

Position Number: 64001268

Salary: $34,000-$43,000

Posting Closing Date: 08/14/2022

Open Competitive

Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Minority AIDS Coordinator (MAC) works identify at-risk populations; promote primary prevention efforts, intervention, access to health care and related services, and develop strategic objectives to identify and decrease health disparities. Promote access to HIV prevention, care, and related services for HIV-infected and HIV at-risk racial and ethnic minority members. The incumbent requires minimal supervision and makes independent decisions to implement HIV media campaigns, structural and behavioral interventions, HIV testing, linkage, and retention to care efforts. The MAC coordinates activities with the Statewide Minority AIDS Coordinator, assists with outreach, and works in collaboration with the planning groups for HIV/AIDS prevention and patient care. The MAC provides technical assistance and training to organizations providing HIV related services to predominantly racial and ethnic minorities. This position routinely requires travel in and outside of Area 4 and is created by Florida Statute 381.006.

Public Health Competency Domain 1: Analytical/Assessment skills

* Identifies minority community-based organizations' needs (i.e., training, information resources, etc.).
* Targets areas of high HIV risk to establish agreement with community partners to promote HIV awareness and access to services.
* Performs analysis of existing HIV testing rates using surveillance and early intervention data to prioritize private providers and/or clinics for outreach.

Public Health Competency Domain 2: Policy Development/Program Planning skills

* Records and tracks program data in assigned FDOH electronic databases.
* Develops and implements an annual MAC work plan in cooperation with HIV/AIDS Program Coordinators in Area 4.3
* Provides data summaries and other reports monthly for program planning and program monitoring and evaluation.
* Coordinate with the HIV prevention program staff and Early Intervention Consultant to avoid duplication of effort; maximize outreach efforts in accordance with the approved Area 4 Prevention Plan.
* Develops policy and procedures, training manuals, and sample marketing materials for statewide dissemination of Physicians Response to AIDS (PRTA) project.

Public Health Competency Domain 3: Communication skills

* Presents information about the HIV epidemic, and DOH efforts to respond to the epidemic, to community gatherings, media, and internal stakeholders.
* Provides written reports on HIV prevention and care activities in Area 4.
* Communicates regularly and effectively with Persons Living with HIV/AIDS of color to determine barriers or challenges accessing services.
* Effectively communicates detailed information about Florida's Plan to End New HIV Infections by 2020 to physicians and other medical staff. Educates providers on CDC recommendations for Test and Treat, routine testing, and other interventions.
* Provide training to other FDOH staff implementing the PRTA project

Public Health Competency Domain 4: Cultural Competency skills

* Use knowledge of varied racial, ethnic, economic, cultural and lifestyle characteristics to promote more inclusive HIV prevention and treatment programs in Area 4.
* Assures the use of culturally sensitive literature and educational materials at DOH and community partner service locations.
* Promote the development of culturally sensitive marketing content for traditional and social media campaigns.

Public Health Competency Domain 5: Community Dimensions of Practice skills

* Provides support and technical assistance to the First Coast Community AIDS Prevention Planning Partnership and attend community planning meetings as scheduled.
* Participate in and provide technical assistance to the Jacksonville Metropolitan Area Ryan White Planning Council.
* Increase HIV testing for minorities through community-based screening.

Public Health Competency Domain 8: Leadership and Systems Thinking skills

* Advocates for innovative HIV prevention strategies as part of a larger inter-connected system of care that influences the health of minority populations at local, state, and national levels.
* Conveys to project partners the ways public health, health care, and other organizations can work together or individually to impact the health of a community.
* Proactively contributes to development of a vision for a healthy community (e.g., emphasis on prevention, health equity for all, excellence, and innovation) through collaborative with community partners.
* Performs all other duties assigned

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge:

* This position requires knowledge of HIV and STD symptoms, and risk factors.
* Knowledge of public health systems, as well as professional and interpersonal skills to interact with health care clients, health care professionals and others who impact STD Prevention and Control.
* Understanding Public Health Awareness campaigns.
* Working familiarity with racial and ethnic minorities, as well as economic, cultural and lifestyle characteristics common to people at risk for HIV and other STDs.
* Understanding of surveillance and early intervention data request procedures and data handling.

Skills:

* Communicating with and eliciting information from patients and target groups with diverse racial, ethnic, and social backgrounds.
* Active listening - giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
* Reading comprehension - understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.
* Speaking - talking to others to convey information effectively. Social perceptiveness - being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
* Time management - managing one's own time and the time of others.
* Writing - communicating work activities via monthly and quarterly reports, including detailed summary narratives.
* Service orientation - actively looking for ways to help clients, partners, and fellow DOH staff.
* Critical thinking - using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems; understands how clients or other stakeholders may have different viewpoint.
* Instruction - facilitating learning in others through class presentation, facilitation of discussion, and use of illustrations/examples.

Abilities:

* Oral Comprehension - the ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
* Oral expression - the ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
* Speech clarity - the ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.
* Written comprehension - the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
* Speech recognition - the ability to identify and understand the speech of another person.
* Written expression - the ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.
* Category flexibility - the ability to generate or use different sets of rules for combining or grouping things in different ways.
* Deductive reasoning - the ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.
* Influence - ability to inspire others to act or adopt better understanding which may lead to action.

Qualifications:

Minimum -

* A valid Driver License
* Experience with PrEP and or high impact prevention strategies
* Experience working with a disease control program, social services program, clinical setting, or community-based organization within the past 5 years
* Experience in conducting workshops and trainings for both internal and external customers

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 St

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

(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.

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.

Nearest Major Market: Jacksonville

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