HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I

State of Florida

  • Tallahassee, FL
  • $38,176-49,821 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 3 days ago
Requisition No: 848077Agency: Department of HealthWorking Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I - 64001667Pay Plan: Career ServicePosition Number: 64001667Salary: $38,175.54-49,821.20Posting Closing Date: 03/28/2025Total Compensation EstimatorThis is for an anticipated vacancy on May 1, 2025Your Specific Responsibilities:This is a highly responsible professional position in the Volunteer Health Services Program with the following assigned duties for counties in Region 3 (Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Hamilton, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Union, Volusia). This complex administrative, technical and consultative position requires skills to work independently in the development and implementation of the department’s volunteer programs in the assigned counties. This position has responsibility to work collaboratively with county health departments (CHD) and health care professionals external to the department to develop and coordinate volunteer provider networks within the framework of the Volunteer Health Care Provider Program (VHCPP). This position provides policy direction and program coordination for the department’s Chapter 110 Volunteer program at the CHD.
  • Supports the recruitment of health care providers to participate in VHCPP to meet identified needs. Represents the program at workshops, conferences, association meetings and other activities to recruit providers and to develop an adequate understanding of the program by the community, providers, and CHDs. Serves as a consultant for local providers and CHDs to address programmatic issues.
  • Monitors participating VHCPP providers through an administrative quality assurance program to assure compliance with program policies and procedures, and administrative rules. Monitors the department’s eligibility and referral process to ensure eligible individuals participate in the program, and the eligibility determination and referral process is documented appropriately.
  • Negotiates provider contracts and ensures appropriate license verification of health care providers.
  • Documents, trains, and provides general supervision of Chapter 110 volunteers responsible for determining the eligibility and referral of clients participating in VHCPP.
  • Maintains a database documenting health care providers and Chapter 110 volunteers participating in VHCPP.
  • Supports and assists Chapter 110 volunteer efforts in the CHDs. Provides training to CHD volunteer coordinators as required.
  • Provides periodic reports to the Director of the Volunteer Health Services Program on the status of the department’s volunteer programs.
  • Performs emergency duties as directed. Assists the CHDs in the documentation and license verification of volunteers in the event of an emergency.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned. Travel is required for 10 percent of this role.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:Preferred:
  • Knowledge of public health.
  • Knowledge of descriptive statistics and statistical methodologies.
  • Knowledge of desktop automation software such as Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
  • Ability to work on project teams in a variety of roles to accomplish objectives.
  • Ability to work independently with little supervision.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with public and private organizations, partnerships, and programs.
  • Good listening, verbal, and writing skills..
Qualifications:Minium: At least one year of volunteer coordination with a government or non-profit organization.Preferred - 1-year clerical or customer service experience and Microsoft Office Suites programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)Preferred - A bachelor’s degree from a college or university.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:Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Clay, Columbia, Duval, Flagler, Hamilton, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, Suwannee, Union, VolusiaThe 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
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  • Flexible Spending Accounts;
  • Tuition waivers;
  • And more!
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit .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.govIf 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.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 . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

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