HIV Prevention Specialist

Salary : $42,000.00 Annually
Location : Athens, GA
Job Type: Full Time Salaried
Job Number: 2024-09117
Division/Section: District 10 County Position
Opening Date: 10/17/2024
Closing Date: 11/17/2024 11:59 PM Eastern
Description
Pay Grade: J
Job Code: GSP100
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Who we are. We protect lives.The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.
What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact - Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility - Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team - Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity - Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture - Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work - Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

The Northeast Health District's HIV Prevention program is seeking a qualified person to provide community HIV education, counseling, testing, and linkage to care. The specialist will conduct targeted education and outreach to high-risk people. Testing and referral to care for priority populations and their sexual partners regardless of race and gender will also be emphasized. The specialist will ensure linkage to care for all those diagnosed with HIV utilizing the Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) intervention. This is a full-time position that will require frequent travel within the district, and weekend and after-hours duties as well.
As a HIV Prevention Specialist within the Northeast Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.
Job Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of HIV/AIDS statistics for county, state, and nationwide
• Maintain knowledge of PrEP and nPEP
• Provide Counseling, Testing, and Linkage (CTL) services
• Complete data entry for high-risk clients and community events in secure databases

• Links HIV-positive individuals to care and re-engages HIV-positive individuals back into care.
• Collaborates with HIV Coordinators, surveillance and quality management to identify patients who are lost-to-care and are unable to be brought back into care by the clinic staff.
• Utilizes protocol for identifying patients who are lost-to-care and re-engaging them back into care.
• Investigate and locate patients, who are lost-to-care, determine if and where they are engaged in care.
• Plans and coordinates delivery of intervention activities.
• Maintains consistent communication and coordinates services and activities with HIV programs and coordinators throughout the district.
• Prepares and submits monthly service reports and quarterly narratives.
• Meets with multi-disciplinary team on a scheduled basis.
• Participates in quality management meetings to collaborate, identify and report on issues such as barriers to care

Minimum Qualifications
Associate degree and one (1) year of job-related experience or completion of an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position.
Annual salary $42,000 plus generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
Additional Information
The Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourage all employees to engage in regular wellness activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being.
The use of wellness breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their wellness goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in wellness activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break.
Employment Information
Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary.
DPH accepts educational credentials recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE). DPH will contact educational institutions to verify degree, diploma, licensure, etc.
The candidate selected for this position may be subject to pre-employment drug screening and a criminal background check.
As an employee of DPH, in the event of an identified emergency you may be required, as a term and condition of employment, to assist in meeting the emergency responsibilities of the department.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to:
DPH is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or e-mail. All qualified applicants will be considered, but may not necessarily receive an interview. Selected applicants will be contacted by the hiring agency for next steps in the selection process. Applicants who are not selected will not receive notification.
This position is subject to close at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.
Standard Benefits for FULL Time Salaried Employees
In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan, deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.
No benefits are offered for part time employees.
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The answers you provide to the supplemental questions will be used to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for this position. Your responses pertaining to specific work experience and education must be clearly shown in the areas for work history and education on your application. Your application must be completed in full before it is submitted. We do not accept additional information after your application has been received by the Personnel Department. Do you accept these conditions?

• Yes
• No

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Are you a current employee of the Georgia Department of Public Health?

• No
• Full Time Employee
• Part Time Employee
• Temp or Contractor
• Intern
• Volunteer

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What is your highest level of education completed?

• Doctorate's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Associate's Degree
• High School Diploma
• GED

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How many years of experience do you have in community engagement and organizing activities targeting populations at greatest risk for HIV infection?

• None
• Less than 1 Year
• 1+ Years
• 2+ Years
• 3+ Years
• 4+ Years
• 5 years or more

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How many years of experience do you have working in the area of HIV Prevention?

• None
• Less than 1 year
• 1+ years
• 2+ years
• 3 years or more

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How many years of experience do you have providing case management services?

• 0<1 Years
• 1-2 Years
• 3-5 Years
• 6-9 Years
• More than 10 Years

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Have you completed an apprenticeship/internship that sufficiently supplied experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of this position?

• Yes
• No

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Are you bilingual - Spanish speaking?

• Yes
• No

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