Senior Human Services Program Specialist -
The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our E-Verify Website. Agency: Department of Health Position Number: Salary: $ Bi-Weekly Posting Closing Date: 08/10/2026 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 management systems: such as CAREWare.
- Valid Driver's license.
- Preferred- Bilingual in English/Spanish
Where You Will Work: Viera
The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida:
- 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; Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more!
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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.
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 ( ). 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 , 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.
Location: VIERA, FL, US, 32940
Nearest Major Market: Melbourne
