HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64058776 (2024)

Location:

TAMPA, FL, US, 33602

Requisition No:834467

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64058776

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number:64058776

Salary: $36,036.00 - $39,639.60

Posting Closing Date: 08/12/2024

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Health Educator

DIVISION OF DISEASE CONTROL – AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP)

1105 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33602

Thank you for your interest in career opportunities with the Florida Department of Health in Hillsborough 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.

Join an amazing company culture that values employee growth and development at the Florida Department of Health. Professional development is highly encouraged and supported within our organization through opportunities for mentorships and educational and skills training. From the moment you are hired, you can begin to grow as a professional and a leader, through strategic planning, internal committees, and project engagement. There are also many opportunities for continuing education at no cost to the employee. If you are looking to further your education through a college degree, the Florida Department of Health can help with our tuition reimbursem*nt program. We offer an inspiring and encouraging atmosphere to support you while you work with us.

The Florida Department of Health (DOH) is responsible for the health and safety of all citizens and visitors to the state. As a public health agency, the Florida Department of Health must monitor the health status of Floridians, diagnose, and investigate health problems, and mobilize local communities to address health-related issues. The Florida Department of Health develops policies and plans that support health goals, enforce laws and regulations that protect the health of all residents and visitors, and link people to needed health care services. The Florida Department of Health also provides specialized assistance to pregnant women, infants, and children with special health care needs, regulates health care practitioners, and provides medical disability determinations.

Title of Position:

Health Educator- ADAP

Your Specific Responsibilities:

• Provides outreach, follow-up, and consultation for non-adherence clients with the specific goal of returning for follow-up ADAP appointments and becoming adherence with their medication and the program.
• Educates the population about the ADAP program and services with the specific goal and objective of improving adherence, identifying gaps in services to keep them to a minimum and providing guidance of ADAP and case management resources.
• Assist as an event coordinator for the ADAP department by promoting social, marketing, education, and resources to the community during regular work hours, as well as, after hours and on weekend.
• Plans, manages, coordinates and facilitates health (ADAP) promotion and public health education conferences.
• Designs and produces ADAP education media materials, brochures and display for health fairs, seminars, conferences, etc.
• Provides ADAP information and serves as a resource specialist to other agencies.
• Collaborates with other staff members on development and delivery of health promotion and public health education services to the community.
• Acts as a liaison for specific clients dealing with transportation or social issues by delivering medication with a process in place regarding authorization for medications pick-ups.
• Acts as a liaison with the Case Management offices by providing guidance in creating a list of clients enrolled in Ryan white Part A who did not follow to enroll in RW Part B.
• Act as a liaison during open enrollment to guide clients in the right of path to choose the correct ADAP approved plan marketplace insurance.
• Conducts AIDS Drug Assistance and Insurance Premium Plus Programs (ADAP) operations to include, but not limited to, the following: client medical and economic eligibility determinations for enrollment in ADAP and Ryan White (RW) programs and periodicrecertifications; coordinating with providers, pharmacies, clinical trials, and other sources of medications.
• Monitoring client prescription usage and physician prescribing patterns; and providing information on ADAP and RW services to clients.
• Reviews ADAP client files every re-enrollment (six months) to ensure files contain the required documentation for determining client eligibility. Maintains program files, records, and reports within the State requirements for ADAP. Maintains a good working knowledge of the Medicaid program, Medicare program, and private insurance benefit programs; determines assigned benefits and options for client guidance, including assisting and guiding clients with Medicare Part B and D enrollments. Keeps an up-to-date working knowledge, to understand changes, of Health Care Reform and the Affordable Care Act in accordance with HRSA requirements. Acquires and maintains working knowledge of multiple databases and IT programs to include, but not limited to, MS 365 applications, HMS, Provide, e2Hillsborough, CAREWARE, FMMIS,WAGES, and any other State approved software provided to complete the duties within the ADAP Program and the health department. Coordinates client referrals and follow up services as necessary with CBO’s and community resources. Initiates and completes COBRA enrollments that will assist Broward Regional in completing documentation to qualified clients for the program. Responsible for entering the Prescription Dispense Authorizations daily into the system for pharmacy operations and for updating the Prescription Main folder with new and active prescriptions.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS.
• Knowledge of private and public health insurances.
• Skilled in making eligibility determinations.
• Skilled in data entry.
• Social Perceptiveness: being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react the way they do.
• Communication: talking to others to effectively convey information, communicating effectively with others in writing, as indicated by the needs of the audience.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to work with a diverse population without regard to sex, gender, race/ethnicity, age socioeconomic status, physical disability, or sexual preference.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments.
• Ability to use Microsoft 365 applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and MS Teams) to create documents, spreadsheets, presentations, and conduct meetings.
• Experience with the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program preferred.
• Experience with the Affordable Care Act preferred.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Qualifications:

Minimum:

At least two years of presenting education materials at events.

At least two years of experience in planning and coordinating health promotions.

At least two years of experience with private and public health insurances.

Preferred:

Experience with the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program preferred.

Experience with the Affordable Care Act preferred.

Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

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 theHealthiestState in the Nation.

Values:

Innovation: We search for creative solutions and manage resources wisely.

Collaboration: We use teamwork to achieve common goals & solve problems.

Accountability: We perform with integrity & respect.

Responsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers & engaging our partners.

Excellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning & continuous performance improvement.

Where You Will Work:

1105 E Kennedy Blvd, Tampa FL 33602

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 clickwww.myfrs.com).
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Tuition waivers for State Universities/Community Colleges.
• Public Service and Nursing Student Loan Forgiveness Program

For a State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator visit State of Florida Total Compensation Estimator (myflorida.com)

For a more complete list of benefits, visitwww.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. Note: You willbe 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.

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.

If there are any problems applying online, please call People First Staffing Administration: (877) 562-7287.

Service Center hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., ET. TTY users, call (866) 221-0268.

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.