OPS SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIA - 64945167

Requisition No: 873206. Agency: Department of Health. Job posting category: Open Competitive. Your Specific Responsibilities: coordinating care between numerous healthcare providers, referring patients to providers who can assist them, sharing health and wellness tips relevant to patients, advocating for patients attempting to make use of public health and government program, explaining health information in a culturally sensitive, easy-to-understand manner, leading support groups, workshops and seminars on topics of interest to the community, maintaining accurate records of all patient contacts, protecting patient confidentiality, advising clients or community groups on issues related to improving general health, such as diet or exercise, attending community outreaches to distribute flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to perform outreach and awareness of the Department of Health programs, conducting home visits for targeted population clients to monitor their progress or assess their needs for resources in the paramedicine program.

Requirements

• Competent in Microsoft Office and assorted software
• Competent in the use of an EMR for “real time” documentation
• Competent in the use of equipment and supplies related to the position
• Ability to provide Patient/Family Centered Care and resources
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others

Benefits

• State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan
• Participation in state group insurance
• Workers’ Compensation
• Reemployment Assistance
• Deferred Compensation
• Employee Assistance Program