SUMMARY
Participates in Ending the HIV Epidemic prevention services for the twenty (20) counties in the Southeast Region. Work involves travel to promote awareness to HIV infected and affected in the region, develop service plans, and to provide evidence based intervention programs, community outreach, community planning and counseling/testing to those at risk of exposure to HIV/STD's. In addition, employee assists with community awareness and education.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The following is a list of essential duties and responsibilities and is not a complete listing of duties that may be assigned, nor does it include all of the knowledge, skills, and abilities that may be necessary to successfully perform this position.
Complies with administrative policies established by the Department of Health and Division of HIV/STD Prevention and Care, including those related to Central/District office relationships and those relating to the Partnership Council.
Integrates Customer Service practices in all areas of job performance.
Establishes and maintains good working relationships.
Adheres to all applicable state laws and Department rules and regulations regarding HIV/AIDS.
Maintains current medical information regarding treatment, prevention, testing, outreach, and education on HIV/AIDS/STD's. Stay abreast of all new developments regarding care, treatment, and resources concerning the disease through training, periodicals, on-line services or any other information resources.
Assist public/participants in recognizing and developing plan to alter behaviors that could be harmful to general health.
Answer phone line specifically dedicated to this program when necessary.
Schedule all participants/public appointments.
Increase local availability of and accessibility to HIV testing.
Early initiation of Antiretroviral Treatment.
Increasing Screening for PrEP among HIV-negative clients.
Develop and Implement stay-home testing programs.
Maintain resource guide for services available to client/families.
Provide ongoing education to public/participants.
Maintain contact with MODHSS, Section of STD/HIV.
Maintain records of all encounters, trainings, and presentations.
Maintains information required for annual program report (visits and other encounters).
Prepare for all reviews as required by contracts.
Assist DHSS in grant writing and budget preparation for region.
Take part in appropriate community groups and agencies that promote networking and collaboration of services.
Perform Orasure testing, which includes pre and post - test counseling and results.
Answer questions from community and provide material on disease, prevention, and care.
Market Ending the HIV Epidemic program through region.
Evaluate regional need and develop plans to meet needs.
Other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university in social work, counseling, health education, sociology, psychology or other related field; Registered Nurse, or Bachelor of Science in Nursing; or minimum of two years of experience in case management and training in counseling, sociology or psychology; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
None
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person