Requisition No: 887040
Agency: Department of Health
Working Title: SENIOR HUMAN SERVICES PROGRAM SPECIALIST - 64043919 - PENDING RECLASS
Pay Plan: Career Service
Position Number: 64043919
Salary: $42,561.57 TO $47,000.00 annually
Posting Closing Date: 11/12/2026
The incumbent of this position will lead of Sexual Risk Avoidance Education (SRAE) program, meet with school personnel for class scheduling of the SRAE curriculum and promote activities targeting middle and high school youth, their parents, guardians, and significant adults. The incumbent will also plan, facilitate and participate in community events and presentations promoting the SRA message. This position is full-time, Career-Service and requires some evening and weekend activities. Assist with the implementation, coordination, and management of additional grant-funded programs and initiatives that align with the goals, objectives, and responsibilities of the assigned program area. This position is responsible for the integrity and confidentiality of data sets under his/her control. The incumbent will come to work and exhibit an attitude of friendliness and eager customer service towards all clients and act respectfully and courteously to fellow employees and clients to provide excellent customer service.
Collaboratively works with the Bay District School (BDS) Board, school administrators, staff members and other agency chairs or their representatives to develop, implement and evaluate SRAE Program activities. Maintains a positive working relationship with school administrators and teachers to ensure future interaction with BDS and other education institutions.
When necessary, the incumbent will independently facilitate an SRAE curriculum and promote activities to Bay County youth, parents, guardians, and significant adults in community settings in accordance with the project work plan. Works with other SRAE Program staff to provide SRAE classes in school and community.
Participates in staff conferences and activity design in an endeavor to develop and improve SRAE and promoting activities.
Independently prepares necessary equipment, training aids and classrooms for SRAE and promoting activities.
Independently plans, develops and facilitates program events and activities.
Develops and maintains working relationships with community partners, community organizations, and governmental agencies to promote the SRA message to the community. Represents the Florida Department of Health in Bay County (DOH Bay) and the Bay County SRAE Program at related community meetings.
Completes and provides activity reports forms, sign-in sheets, and evaluations at the completion of each activity. Enters classroom and community data in Excel accurately and in a timely manner. Will obtain Federal surveys for all middle school and high schools.
Assists with and/or independently prepares monthly reports, program evaluation, and documentation as requested by the Human Services Program Manager – SES.
Program specialist purchases equipment and materials using the My Florida Marketplace (MFMP) requisition system, abiding by the purchasing rules and guidelines for DOH and Federal grant funding.
Program Specialist will assist with budgets and workplans.
Other duties as assigned.
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.
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:
For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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.
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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