Hiring a new minority AIDS coordinator DESCRIPTION: This is a highly professional position with lead responsibility for minority focused HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Early Intervention activities in Miami-Dade County. The primary responsibilities of this position include providing and/or coordinating technical assistance and consultation regarding Community Planning, Treatment and Care and Prevention specifically as it relates to minority needs and activities. This position reports to the Prevention Program Manager. https://jobs.myflorida.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-798735&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I Job ID: 64051019-51244840-20150410110008 Agency : Health Description: Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM CONSULTANT I Broadband/Class Code: 21-1099-03 Position Number: 64051019-51244840 Annual Salary Range: $34,501.48 - $38,128.00 Announcement Type: Open Competitive City: MIAMI Facility: West Flagler Pay Grade/ Pay Band: BB007 Closing Date: 5/12/2015 The State Personnel System is an E-Verify employer. For more information click on our EVerify website. JOB FAMILY: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICES OCCUPATIONAL GROUP: COUNSELING AND SOCIAL WORK OCCUPATION: COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL SERVICE SPECIALISTS, ALL OTHER DESCRIPTION: This is a highly professional position with lead responsibility for minority focused HIV/AIDS Prevention, Care and Early Intervention activities in Miami-Dade County. The primary responsibilities of this position include providing and/or coordinating technical assistance and consultation regarding Community Planning, Treatment and Care and Prevention specifically as it relates to minority needs and activities. This position reports to the Prevention Program Manager. EXAMPLES OF WORK: Provide coordination and support for the implementation of CDC required and recommended interventions for the Enhanced Comprehensive HIV Prevention Plan and High Impact Prevention in alignment with the National HIV/AIDS Strategy. Assesses technical assistance and training needs of racial/ethnic minority communitybased organizations to improve their capacity for providing HIV-related services in collaboration with the STD/HIV Prevention & Control Program . Coordinates and/or provides training to minority community-based organizations upon consultation with and approval of the Health Manager. Plan and/or assist program staff with planning and coordination of all Test Miami, SOS, Man Up, Faith-Based, Take Control, and National HIV/AIDS Days of Observance events, including community planning meetings. Participate in local prevention campaigns as assigned. Provides regular feedback to the Statewide Minority Coordinator and the Prevention Manager on all activities. Prepares and develops work plan based on Minority AIDS Coordinator yearly statewide priorities for the Florida Department of Health Division of Disease Control and Health Protection-Bureau of Communicable Diseases Section of HIV/AIDS & Hepatitis and Florida Department of Health in Miami Dade STD/HIV Prevention and Control Program. Develops linkages with the local CHD, local colleges/universities, local providers and local businesses to provide technical assistance and capacity building to community-based organizations. Disseminate information to members of the Miami Dade County minority network to facilitate the provision of peer-to-peer support among community-based and AIDS Services organizations. Coordinates with the Early Intervention Consultant on all Counseling and Testing and Jail activities. Provides counseling, testing and linkage to services as requested. Assist with linking newly diagnosed clients to care or re-engaging HIV infected clients who have fallen out of care. Works with local clergy, health and social service agencies and other community gatekeepers to increase participation in community forums, surveys, key informant interviews, focus groups and local prevention and care planning. Works in collaboration with the Florida HIV/AIDS Community Planning Group, local Community Planning Partnerships, and Consortia as technical adviser on minority issues as requested Assistance in additional office related activities and duties as required. Including fill in the gaps when there is a limited number of Prevention Training Consultants (PTC’s) EXAMPLES OF JOB CHARACTERISTICS: (Note: The examples of work as listed in this class specification are not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of specific statements does not preclude management from assigning specific duties not listed herein if such duties are a logical assignment to the position. Examples of work performed are not to be used for allocation purposes.) Designs casework services to assist in solving social, financial, personal, and emotional problems. Consults with and gives directions to regional personnel with reference to diagnostic and evaluation service procedures. Identifies specific community needs, problems, and opportunities in providing for the retarded within the community. Provides staff assistance to district offices and community based programs in their efforts to establish and maintain retardation and delinquency commitment programs. Develops and issues quality control policies, procedures and related instructions for application in the quality control sections and field units within the scope of state and federal policies and regulations. Acts as consultant in matters relating to operations of the county health departments, and district commitment management functions in such areas as personnel, resources, program management, and development of programs. Coordinates district case management functions to ensure committed youth are assessed, classified and appropriately placed. Conducts multi-disciplinary staffings for adjudicated delinquent youth. Performs related work as required. EXAMPLES OF KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: (Note: The knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) identified in this class specification represent those needed to perform the duties of this class. Additional knowledge, skills and abilities may be applicable for individual positions in the employing agency.) Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. Ability to prioritize workload. Ability to develop various reports. Ability to manage people. Ability to assess budgetary needs. Ability to formulate policies and procedures. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to plan, organize and direct programs or activities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS A bachelor's degree from a college or university and four years of professional experience in social, economic, health or rehabilitative programs or in program analysis. A master's degree from a college or university can substitute for one year of the required experience. Professional or nonprofessional experience as described above can substitute on a yearfor-year basis for the required college education. SPECIAL NOTES: Incumbents may be required to perform emergency duty before, during and/or beyond normal work hours or days. This position requires a security background check and/or drug screening and participation in direct deposit. You will be required to provide your Social Security Number (SSN) in order to conduct this background check If you have any questions regarding this advertisement, please contact FRANCISCO CARABALLO @ (305) 575-5426. Please be ready to provide the position number All responses provided to the qualifying questions for this vacancy advertisement must be verifiable on your State of Florida application. Male applicants born on or after January 1, 1960, 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. 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. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, applicants eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment and are encouraged to apply. However, applicants claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each application submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any others documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. All documentation is due by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. For information on the supporting documentation required, click here. Applicants may also fax their supporting documentation to People First at 1-888-4032110. Details: Position Recruiter Kathleen Nye Requirements: Closest Major City Miami Salary Range 30000 - 45000 Occupation COMMUNITY/SOCIAL SERVICE SPEC/ALL OTHER Education Bachelors (or equivalent work experience) Job Type Full Time Region/County Dade County Years of Experience 3-5 years Percent of Travel 1-25%