OPS Human Services Program Consultant II - 64856597

64856597 Human Services Program Consultant II – OPS

Duties and Responsibilities:

The position will coordinate and conduct timely personal interviews and re-interviews of pregnant patients infected with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) as specified for the purpose of:

(1) educating patients regarding their infections and appropriate medical care.

(2) developing plans to locate and refer their sex and needle sharing partners and others at risk for infection to a medical facility for examination and appropriate treatment. Performs cluster interviews on persons determined to be potential information sources for known cases. Conduct field investigation to bring about a timely disposition for mother, sex partner and baby field records. Acts as hospital/private provider’s liaison on positive tests for STDs. Incumbent is always expected to communicate in a courteous and professional manner.

Conduct filed investigation to locate all assigned pregnant females infected with Syphilis for a timely testing and treatment and perform a thorough case management on said patients. Maintains tracking log on all pregnant women with a reactive serology and provides weekly list of open field records to surveillance supervisor. Ascertains serology status of neonate upon mother’s delivery and initiates congenital syphilis worksheet for quarterly review.

Acts as congenital syphilis liaison. Investigates all positive neonatal and maternal Treponema and non-Treponema lab results to complete the congenital syphilis case investigation worksheet. Verifies diagnosis, treatment history for mother and baby by telephone and/or field visits to hospital/health care provider or record search of medical records. Field Investigation and collaboration efforts with DIS for treatment and/or interview of the mother.

The incumbent is required to assist clinic duties and must be able to work collaboratively with clinical and other key staff that plays a role in providing Linkage to Care Services to the clients of Miami Dade County. Locate and link all clients infected with HIV, to medical treatment services as well as any other services needed.

Prepares and maintains timely and accurate records. Document all activities and updating prism in a timely manner. Acts as hospital liaison on all pregnant females with positive STD tests. Assist surveillance Manager in Lab/Provider visitation for quality assurance and policy presentations in the field as required.

Other job duties as required to ensure smooth running of the Surveillance Unit

Knowledge, skills, and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position:

· Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data.

· Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews.

· Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others.

· Ability to conduct investigations.

· Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

· Customer and Persona l Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction. 8. Licensure/registration/certification requirements (If applicable, list the appropriate Florida Statute or federal regulation cite):

· Other job-related requirements for this position:

· Incumbent may be required to work before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.

· Incumbent will have access to records containing social security numbers in the performance of job duties

· Working hours: (A) Daily from 8:00 to 5:00 (B) Total hours in workweek 40 (C) Explain any variation in work (split shift, rotation, etc.)

Job Location

Health District Center- 1350 NW 14 St. Miami

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.63 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Please provide your preferred email contact information.

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)
• Public health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person