HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST

HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM ANALYST - 64051216The position will coordinate and conduct timely personal interviews and re-interviews of pregnant patients infected with a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) as specified for the purpose of: (1) educating patients regarding their infections and appropriate medical care; (2) developing plans to locate and refer their sex and needle sharing partners and others at risk for infection to a medical facility for examination and appropriate treatment. Performs cluster interviews on persons determined to be potential information sources for known cases. Conduct field investigation to bring about a timely disposition for mother, sex partner and baby field records. Acts as hospital/private provider's liaison on positive tests for STDs. Incumbent is expected to communicate in a courteous and professional manner at all times. The position will serve as the Congenital Syphilis Team Lead. Coordinate, Assign and Close records. Train New DIS on all aspects of working Labs, Field records, Maternal and Congenital Records and the managing of Congenital cases. Provides written and oral feedback detailing strengths and areas of improvement needed. Assists Surveillance manager as needed. Oversee the proper functioning of the congenital team in the absence of the Surveillance manager. Assist with Florida Healthy Baby (FHB) Quarterly Report and maintain Team Representation. Conduct filed investigation to locate all assigned pregnant females infected with Syphilis for a timely testing and treatment and perform a thorough case management on said patients. Maintains tracking log on all pregnant women with a reactive serology and provides weekly list of open field records to surveillance supervisor. Ascertains serology status of neonate upon mother's delivery and initiates congenital syphilis worksheet for quarterly review. Acts as congenital syphilis liaison. Investigates all positive neonatal and maternal Treponema and non-Treponema lab results to complete the congenital syphilis case investigation worksheet. Verifies diagnosis, treatment history for mother and baby by telephone and/or field visits to hospital/health care provider or record search of medical records. Field Investigation and collaboration efforts with DIS for treatment and/or interview of the mother. The incumbent is required to assist clinic duties and must be able to work collaboratively with clinical and other key staff that plays a role in providing Linkage to Care Services to the clients of Miami Dade County. Locate and link all clients infected with HIV, to medical treatment services as well as any other services needed. Prepares and maintains timely and accurate records. Document all activities and updating prism in a timely manner. Acts as hospital liaison on all pregnant females with positive STD tests. Assist surveillance Manager in Lab/Provider visitation for quality assurance and policy presentations in the field as required. Other job duties as required to ensure smooth running of the Surveillance Unit. Performs all other duties as assigned.Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing and analyzing data. Ability to conduct fact-finding interviews. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to conduct investigations. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.Qualifications: Minimum- Valid driver's license, access to private automobile to perform work related duties, experience working in a disease control program, social services program, or community-based organization. Preferred- Incumbent in this position is preferred to be bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Creole.Where You Will Work: 1350 NW 14th Street, Miami, Florida 33125The 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 (For more information, please click ); Flexible Spending Accounts; Tuition waivers; And more! For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit