Requisition No: 851876
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64060183
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64060183
Salary: $1,600 biweekly / $41,600.00 Annually
Posting Closing Date: 05/02/2025
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***CAREER SERVICE – INTERNAL COMPETITIVE***
Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Citrus 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:
Volunteer Provider Program (VPP) Coordination
Coordination of the VPP for Citrus County in consultation with the region 4 volunteer program coordinator.
Submits quarterly and annual report of volunteer time and program deliverables as required.
Engage with local medical community to recruit volunteer health care providers.
Interact frequently with registered volunteers.
Determines participant eligibility based on current guidelines
Refers community members to needed health services.
Case management of clients referred to the program, conducting eligibility interviews, scheduling referral appointment with specialists, and follow-up on appointments.
Maintains updated program client records with plans, notes, appropriate forms, or related information.
Contacts clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ensure that they have completed required or recommended actions.
Conducts quality assurance programs to monitor the effectiveness of the program and its partners as pertains to state requirements.
Daily use of computer skills including but not limited to Word, Outlook, and Excel. Working with computers to enter data, or process information.
Dental Program
Provides support to dental programs by entering and billing services and providing administrative support.
Travels to schools and other offsite locations with the dental program and assists with transport of supplies and equipment, provision of services, and oral health education.
Provides education to students regarding improving general oral health.
Enters SEALS data per program requirements.
Assists with inventory control and management for dental program.
Support the school health program with data entry into HMS and SEALS.
Assist families in locating and accessing their assigned dental care provider.
Performs physical activities that require considerable use of arms, legs, and moving the whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling supplies, materials and portable equipment
Swim Voucher Program (SVP)
Serves as the primary coordinator for SVP
Monitors application portal
Determines participant eligibility based on current guidelines
Issues vouchers
Submits reports as required by SVP
Promotion of Citrus CHD programs
Represents Florida Department of Health Citrus at community events and meetings including but not limited to workshops, and health fairs, Focusing on VPP
Communicates with people outside the organization representing the organization to customers, the public, the local medical community. This information can be exchanged in person, in writing, or by telephone or e-mail.
Distributes flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of a targeted community.
Advise clients or community groups on issues related to self-care, such as improved oral hygiene and access to medical care
Time sheet and EARS entry within the required time frame
Completion of all mandatory or assigned trainings within the required time frame.
Attends scheduled trainings as required.
Performs other work as assigned.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Ability to maintain client records. Ability to understand and apply the methods and protocols used in maternal and child health. Ability to interview clients to identify needs. Ability to provide information and referral services. Knowledge of home visiting. Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work activities. Knowledge of community resources. Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective verbal and written communication. Ability to actively listen to others. Knowledge of personal computers and software.
Qualifications:
Minimum - Florida Driver's License.
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:
Office Location: 3600 W. Sovereign Path, Lecanto, Florida 34461
Work Location: All areas in Citrus County
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 (1-877-562-7287). 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.
