SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64000085

Requisition No: 880448 

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64000085

 Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64000085 

Salary:  $1636.98 Bi-Weekly 

Posting Closing Date: 08/10/2026 

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Internal Agency Opportunity

 Applicants accepted only from Department of Health employees, (includes OPS, Career Service, SES or SMS employees). Applicants will not be accepted from outside of the department.

 

Your Specific Responsibilities:

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

 

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of basic medical and drug terminology.

Knowledge of the transmission, prevention and risk reduction of STDs, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis.

Knowledge of health promotions and disease preventions.

Knowledge of basic computer skills including ability to utilize database, spreadsheet.

Knowledge and ability to share information on STDs and HIV/AIDS.

Knowledge of Universal (Standard) precautions and infection control practices.

Knowledge of contact investigation, tracing and notification of communicable diseases.

Skill in motivational interviewing and counseling.

Skill in telephone and in-person interviewing to complete investigation with the clients.

Skill in testing for select STDs, including drawing blood, performing rapid tests.

Ability to interview patients.

 

Qualifications:

Minimum-

Two (2) years of experience in public health, health intervention related community engagement, or HIV/AIDS program organization

Two (2) yrs experience in health and social client-centered intervention management

Able to work with MS Office, specifically Excel

Proficient in the electronic client managment systems: such as CAREWare

Valid Driver's license

 

Preferred-

Bilingual in English/Spanish

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:

Viera

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 pa