State of Florida·Collier County, Florida
Provides direct disease and public health awareness intervention services, including partner counseling and case management for STI/HIV infections. Conducts investigations to locate infected individuals and performs clinical functions such as obtaining blood and urine specimens.
07/29/2026 Total Compensation Estimator ToolOPEN COMPETITIVE Your Specific Responsibilities: Working under the direct supervision of the Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) Program Supervisor, this position provides direct disease and public health awareness intervention services to the Department of Health in Collier County (DOH-Collier) STD Program. These activities include partner counseling and referral services (PCRS), sexually transmitted infections (STI) case management, investigation and intervention by notification, counseling, and referral of exposed individuals or at-risk of STI/HIV infections. This position requires knowledge of the public health system and professional skills to interact with patients, health care providers and others in the community involved in STI/HIV prevention and control; and the ability to interact with people with diverse social, economic, and cultural lifestyles and characteristics. This position also requires communications skills to interview and elicit information from patients, contacts, and at-risk individuals. This position is at risk for exposure to blood borne and respiratory pathogens (moderate risk level) under OSHA guidelines and requires annual Tuberculosis (TB) assessment which may include a TST/ and interferon gamma release assay (IGRA) test and or chest x-ray and is required to have up-to-date vaccinations for some vaccine-preventable diseases. Contributes to the organization’s culture of performance excellence by actively seeking to improve personal and organizational performance through measurement, analysis, knowledge management, and processes improvements and participation in performance management committees, councils, and/or workgroups. Continuously demonstrates the Department’s ICARE values. The following are considered essential job specific duties for this position: Conducts investigations to locate infected individuals with STIs and refers them for medical evaluation, treatment and preventive counseling with their contacts and at-risk individuals. Ensures that all activities are conducted under the Federal, State, and local program operational procedures and guidelines. Provides PCRS in accordance with current STD program policy to a wide variety of individuals infected with or at risk of STIs/HIV. Performs case management activities directed at identifying infected individuals with STIs, work prioritization and record management, STARS data entry and HIV pre- and post- counseling sessions. Communicates with public and private clinics, clinicians, hospitals, laboratories, and other health care provider to obtain patient related information to assist in the location, treatment, and prevention of STI/HIV. Provide counseling, education, referrals, and linkage to care to newly diagnosed HIV clients and high-risk referrals to Pre exposure prophylaxis for HIV (PrEp) Performs clinical functions, obtains blood and urine specimens, prepares laboratory orders, and manifests and refers patients for medical evaluation and treatment Completes required records and reports in accordance with DOH - Collier STD program policies and procedures. Keeps record and educational materials. Secures all confidential information in the office, on computers and in the field. Participates in clinical, community or impromptu screening activities and/or community education and/or targeted outreach programs. These activities will occur before, during or after normal working hours and/or weekends or holidays. Provide STD, HIV, and Hepatitis screenings during Free Testing Events at DOH-Collier. Order and maintain up-to-date inventory of clinic and outreach supplies, and condoms. Performs other duties as assigned. Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Effective interpersonal skills in multicultural settings. Good organizational skills. Skilled in proficiency in the use of the following computer systems: Microsoft office, STARS and HMS
Required Current Florida Driver’s License and reliable transportation and willingness to use personal vehicle for business related activities. Emergency Duty - Incumbent may be required to work during or beyond normal work hours or days in the event of an emergency. Emergency duty required of the incumbent includes working in special needs or Red Cross shelters, or to perform other emergency duties including, but not limited to, responses to or threats involving any disaster or threat of disaster, man-made or natural (F.S. 242.42). N-95 Mask – Ability and willing to wear an N-95 respirator. Bilingual or multilingual: English/Creole (French), English/Spanish, English/French, English/Spanish/Creole (French). Experience performing venipuncture. May require work hours before 8 AM and after 5 PM or weekends to accommodate heavy workloads, control outbreaks or to locate hard to reach STI clients. Trainings Introduction to STARS (or to be completed within 3 months of employment). HIV/AIDS 500/501 Counseling and Testing Certification (or to be completed within 6 months of employment) DISTA Training (Disease Intervention Specialist Training Academy) (or to be completed within 6 months of employment), Preferred Associate’s degree in health or social sciences or comparable professional disease surveillance experience. Experience working in an STI prevention & surveillance program. Experience working in case management. Currently CPR certified. Experience maintaining confidential client records and information. Experience entering client data into an electronic client database. Experience performing clinical functions including obtaining blood and urine specimens, etc. Florida Department of Health Mission, Vision, and Values: Mission: To protect, promote & improve the health of all people in Florida through integrated state, county & community efforts.
To be the Healthiest State in the Nation.
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
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For a more complete list of benefits, including monthly costs, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com. 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.
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.
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Requires a valid Florida Driver's License, ability to wear an N-95 respirator, and proficiency in STARS and HMS systems. Preferred qualifications include an associate degree in health or social sciences and experience in STI prevention and surveillance.
Market context
In Florida, health services representative roles are typically tied to public health operations, where demand is shaped by local service needs and program coverage. These positions can be competitive because they often require a valid Florida Driver’s License, comfort with N-95 use, and familiarity with STARS and HMS, while preferred experience in STI prevention and surveillance can strengthen an application. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your system experience and any relevant public health training before applying.