SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64048121

Requisition No: 882911

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64048121

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64048121

Salary: $42,561.48 - $47,668.14

Posting Closing Date: 09/10/2026

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Open Competitive Opportunity

Florida Department of Health
Division of Disease Control and Health Protection

Bureau of Communicable Diseases
HIV/AIDS

This position requires daily in office or field work.

Your Specific Responsibilities:

This is a professional position within the HIV Patient Care and Treatment Access Program, requiring the ability to work independently as well as collaboratively with a multidisciplinary team. The position is responsible for monitoring and providing technical assistance for the State Housing Opportunities for Persons With AIDS (HOPWA) Program. Travel is required.

The role assists with the development and review of HOPWA contracts, the planning and development of HOPWA procurements, the review of project sponsor budgets, the completion of reports, and the facilitation of grant reporting. It also includes conducting annual project sponsor monitoring visits to assess the operational implementation of the program.

Additionally, the position supports capacity building for project sponsors and field staff by providing guidance on current Housing and Urban Development requirements and state policy procedures and ensuring project sponsor compliance.

The incumbent will also assist with HOPWA Needs Assessment reporting and coordinates findings with the Quality Coordinator, State HOPWA Coordinator, and the HIV Patient Care and Treatment Access Program Director.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

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

Knowledge of MS based databases, advanced skills in MS Excel and Word; social, economic, rehabilitation or health care objectives; methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to develop manuals, policies, procedures, standards and rules

Develop methods for monitoring and evaluating quality of service and compliance with rules, policies and statutes review. Evaluate plans and programs; to identify improvements and adjustments needed to ensure program effectiveness and efficiency; to establish and maintain liaison with other agencies Plan, organize and coordinate work assignments; to communicate effectively verbally and in writing and to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Qualifications:

Minimum –

• Experience with Microsoft based databases
• Experience with organizing and analyzing data
• This position requires daily in-office or field work.

Preferred –

• BS degree
• Three years’ experience

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:

Tallahassee FL

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

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• 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. For more information, please visit the SSS website:

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.

All Florida Department of Health positions require the incumbent to be able to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be considered.

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 View phone number on aiapply.co). 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.

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 View phone number on aiapply.co). 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.