HUMAN Services Program Consultant II - 64065090

Human Services Program Consultant II - 64065090

This is an internal promotional opportunity only. Only current DOH employees will be considered. Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Polk County. If you are looking to establish a successful career in Public Health, you have come to the right place. Many of our innovative and successful health programs are recognized throughout Florida. We hope you decide to join our team! Applicants will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.

Your specific responsibilities:

The incumbent is part of a global public health organization and is expected to support the Florida Department of Health in its mission to protect, promote, and improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county and community efforts and its vision to be the healthiest state in the nation. Furthermore, the incumbent is expected to incorporate the agency values of innovation, collaboration, accountability, responsiveness and excellence in all aspects of their work. The incumbent in this position will be responsible for providing technical guidance to county health department TB control programs. This position covers Polk, Hardee, Manatee, Hillsborough, Sumter, Citrus, Hernando, Pasco and Pinellas counties. The position is assigned and administratively supervised by the Polk CHD. The position as a shared resource between CHDs in assigned region, requires strong case management skills, ability to work independently, ability to manage multiple program and policy issues simultaneously, and excellent communication skills. The incumbent will be responsible for developing and implementing activities associated with surveillance and investigation of suspected and confirmed tuberculosis.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities:

Knowledge of public health Knowledge of various computer programs Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments Ability to communicate effectively Ability to demonstrate leadership Ability to analyze processes/functions/data and take corrective action Ability to develop strong community partnerships

Qualifications:

Minimum - Valid FL driver's license Preferred - Experience working directly with patients diagnosed with active tuberculosis or other communicable diseases

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. 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.

Location: Bartow, FL, US, 33830