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OPS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST - 64648585 (FORT LAUDERDALE, FL, US, 33315)

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Requisition No: 885009 Agency: Department of Health Working Title: OPS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST - 64648585 Pay Plan: Temp Position Number: 64648585 Salary: $23.79 PER HOUR Posting Closing Date: 10/13/2026 Total Compensation Estimator <a title="Total Compensation Estimator" href="https://compcalculator.myflorida.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tool</a>FLORIDA DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH OPS PUBLIC ASSISTANCE SPECIALIST - 64648585 COMMUNICABLE DISEASE/ADAP PROGRAM OPEN COMPETITIVE OPPORTUNITY This position requires you to work on site at one of our facilities located throughout Broward County. This is an in-office position. This is an OPS (Other Personal Services) positions and as such no paid time off is offered. Health benefits will be offered for full-time employment. OPS employees are eligible to participate in a deferred compensation plan. We request that all applications be completed with People First - no faxed or mailed applications to the agency. Experience, education, and/or training used to meet the minimum qualifications and in response to the qualifying questions must be verifiable through information contained in your application. When completing the online application, all gaps of employment or education greater than 90 days starting from high school must be explained (approximate date, month, and year) identifying company name or if unemployed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. POSITION DUTIES &amp; RESPONSIBILITIES: This is a highly responsible position in the Broward County Health Department AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP) at the Fort Lauderdale Health Center and Paul Hughes Health Center, under the supervision of the Operations &amp; Management Consultant I-SES. Incumbent conducts Ryan white Part B Core eligibility and ADAP duties and responsibilities in accordance with the ADAP Assistance Manual. This position is designated as sensitive and is required to maintain confidential information in accordance with the DOH (Department of Health) Security and Privacy Policy and the Broward County Health Department Information Security and Privacy Procedures. Conducts Part B Core eligibility interviews and ADAP enrollments. Screens for financial eligibility (household income), reviews and interprets medical laboratory reports, files necessary documents including waivers and drug exemptions. Provides clients with Notice of Eligibility and Ineligibility as applicable. Screens for third party coverage in FMMIS (Florida Medicaid Management Information System) and Availity. Track and follow up with clients who have pending eligibility requirement issues. Review client files to ensure files contain the required documentation for determining client eligibility. Sort and organize files prior to beginning scanning. Scan and attribute client's eligibility packets into HMS and daily. Review documents to ensure that all are present and prepared in accordance with policy and procedures. Ensure all supporting documentation is present. Perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES: Knowledge, skills and abilities, including utilization of equipment, required for the position: <ol style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in" start="7"> <li style="list-style:none;margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif"> <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Knowledge of administrative principles and practices. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Knowledge of office procedures and practices. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Knowledge of the methods of data collection. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Knowledge of the principles and techniques of effective communication. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to collect, evaluate and analyze data relating to administrative functions such as accounting, personnel, purchasing or report writing. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to prepare correspondence and administrative reports. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies and procedures. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to work independently. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to plan, organize and coordinate work assignments. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to communicate effectively. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Interviewing skills.</li> </ul> </li> </ol> <a name="_Hlk200526593"></a>MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: <ol style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Willing to work before, during, and/or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. This may include working in a special needs or Red Cross shelter, or performing other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">This is a full-time in-office position. Willing to physically come in the office to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">This position requires current authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. The Department of Health is unable to provide employment visa sponsorship. Are you authorized to work in the United States without employer sponsorship?</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Work experience interacting with customers in person and via telephone. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Work experience conducting data entry.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Work experience handling confidential information or medical records.</li> </ol> PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: <ol style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Bilingual, fluent in English/Spanish or English/Creole.</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience using Electronic Health Records . </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience working in an ADAP Program. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience with HIV/AIDS, STDS and TB related issues. </li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 24.0px;line-height:normal;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Experience providing case management.</li> </ol> Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote &amp; improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county &amp; 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 &amp; solve problems. A ccountability: We perform with integrity &amp; respect. R esponsiveness: We achieve our mission by serving our customers &amp; engaging our partners. E xcellence: We promote quality outcomes through learning &amp; continuous performance improvement. Where You Will Work: BROWARD COUNTY <a name="_Hlk99524496"></a>The Benefits of Working for the State of Florida: Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. As an OPS employee, the benefits below are available: <ul style="margin-top:0.0in;margin-bottom:0.0in"> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif">State of Florida 401(a) FICA Alternative Plan (mandatory)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif">Participation in state group insurance (upon meeting eligibility requirements. Consult with People First and/or the serving HR office)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Workers’ Compensation (mandatory, if needed)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Reemployment Assistance (Unemployment Compensation) (mandatory, if needed)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Deferred Compensation (voluntary)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;line-height:normal;background-color:white;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif">Employee Assistance Program (voluntary)</li> <li style="margin:0.0in 0.0in 0.0in 0.0px;text-align:justify;background-color:white;font-size:12.0pt;font-family:&#39;Times New Roman&#39;, serif">And more!</li> </ul> For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit <a href="http://www.mybenefits.myflorida.com/">www.mybenefits.myflorida.com</a>. 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: http://www.sss.gov 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 (1-877-562-7287). 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 (1-866-663-4735). 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.

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