HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Requisition No: 879792


Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64068066

Pay Plan: Career Service

Position Number: 64068066


Salary: $38,264.07 - $47,000.00


Posting Closing Date: 07/22/2026


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Your Specific Responsibilities:

The Human Services Program Specialist works under the direct supervision of Public Health Services Manager B - SES and maintains strict confidentiality in all aspects of school health activities. In this role, the position supports the overall functioning of the school health program by serving as the team leader in the absence of the School Health Nurse Coordinator and acting as the floater when needed to ensure adequate coverage across school sites.

DIRECT STUDENT HEALTH SERVICES

Monitors and manages school health areas by providing first aid, assisting with prescription and non-prescription medications after training, taking vital signs, and referring abnormal findings to the school nurse.
• Notifies the principal before contacting parents regarding a child being sent home when the nurse is unavailable.
• Performs routine screenings including vision, hearing, scoliosis, and BMI for both public and private school students.
• Refers students with unsatisfactory screening results to the school nurse for further evaluation.
• Notifies parents of students' immunization status via telephone or during home visits.
• Maintains health room logs and prepares client records.
• Transports client identifiable information securely in a locked bag in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Travels to other schools to provide health services as needed.

ADMINISTRATIVE & PROGRAM SUPPORT
• Performs administrative duties such as maintaining reports, filing, making telephone calls, completing referrals, and conducting follow-up activities delegated by the nurse.
• Collects school health services data for the annual report and biennial plan.
• Assists with the implementation of the Annual Florida Youth Survey (FYS).
• Assists with the preparation of programs, presentations, and health fair activities.
• Operates audio-visual equipment and sets up rooms for health-related events, ensuring required materials are obtained and returned.
• Develops, implements, and monitors a streamlined process for collecting consent-for-services and emergency information forms.
• Implements and monitors standardized sign-in and sign-out sheets for each school.
• Assists with the implementation and relocation of school clinics.
• Provides guidance for enhancements to the FOCUS electronic health system.
• Provides school health training and orientation for both new and current staff members.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH & HEALTH PROMOTION
• Assists in extra school activities, health fairs, and health promotion events to support student and family wellness.
• Provides outreach to parents regarding immunization compliance and other health-related needs.
• Supports the delivery of school-based health education and wellness initiatives in collaboration with school staff.

Performs other related duties as directed by management.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skill in the use of medical equipment and instruments used in providing patient care. Ability to demonstrate manual dexterity in providing patient care.Ability to administer medications and treatments. Ability to work with patients. Ability to interpret and follow medical instructions. Ability to observe patients' symptoms and reactions to treatment.

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:

Florida Department of Health in Gadsden County (School Health)

278 LaSalle Lefalle Dr. Quincy, FL 32351

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 click.appcast.io). 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 click.appcast.io). 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.


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