Senior Health Program Representative

Make a Difference with DHSS Our mission at the Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) is to improve the quality of life of Delaware citizens by promoting health and well‑being, fostering self‑sufficiency, and protecting vulnerable populations. We prioritize personal and family independence by assisting individuals and families in a variety of life areas. Responsibilities This position conducts onsite compliance visits and audits for Vaccine for Children (VFC) providers, ensuring adherence to program requirements and timely, accurate submission of data to federal databases. Responsibilities include scheduling and performing VFC and Immunization Quality Improvement Program (IQIP) site visits, providing immunization education, recruiting private pediatric and adolescent providers, verifying and uploading VFC client eligibility in the IIS, and assisting with claims issues related to reporting inaccuracies. Plans and participates in selective or multiphasic screening surveys to identify cases of communicable diseases/health hazards. Conducts field investigations including on‑site and office interviews to obtain information to locate exposed individuals and recommends and/or implements necessary follow‑up measures. Takes samples of blood and body fluids and may perform clinical tests. Locates individuals exposed to infected patients through confidential investigative techniques. Contacts private health care providers to ensure rapid case reporting and refers for treatment and/or examination. Counsels patients and individuals in high risk target groups to reduce potential spread of communicable disease/health hazards by obtaining named contacts. Prepares confidential statistical and narrative reports. Provides educational programs to groups and organizations. Qualifications Six months experience in eliciting and assessing information to make referrals or provide additional information to others. Six months experience in data collection which includes collecting, compiling and maintaining data from multiple sources such as files, records, databases, customers, staff or others. Six months experience in record keeping. Six months experience in narrative report writing. Knowledge of etiology of communicable or chronic diseases/health hazards. Possession of a valid Driver’s License (not suspended, revoked or cancelled, or disqualified from driving). Conditions of Hire Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. The State of Delaware participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. DHSS does not provide employment‑based sponsorship. All new hires are required to report to the Statewide New Employee Orientation (SNEO) on their first day of employment. Sessions are held at designated locations in Kent or New Castle County. Benefits To learn more about the comprehensive benefit package, visit The State of Delaware is an Equal Opportunity employer and values a diverse workforce. We strongly encourage and seek out a workforce representative of Delaware including race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Delaware