HIV Linkage Coordinator

General Assembly; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established public health agency is seeking a passionate HIV Linkage Coordinator to make a difference in the lives of individuals affected by HIV. In this vital role, you'll be responsible for providing community education, counseling, and linking individuals to essential health services. With a focus on collaboration and communication, you will work alongside a dynamic team dedicated to improving public health outcomes. This position offers the opportunity to build a meaningful career while enjoying workplace flexibility and professional growth. If you are committed to making an impact and helping those in need, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

13 paid holidays

Annual and sick leave

Health insurance

Retirement plans

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in public health education or Bachelor’s in related field required.
• Experience in community education and counseling is essential.

Responsibilities

• Links HIV-positive individuals to care and re-engages them back into care.
• Collaborates with teams to identify patients lost-to-care.

Skills

Community Education

Counseling

Data Collection

Public Health Knowledge

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in public health education

Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences

Job description

Join to apply for the HIV Linkage Coordinator role at Georgia Department of Public Health.

Pay Grade: H
Job Code: HCP030

Description

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 Ryan White Part B program is seeking a qualified person to provide community HIV education, counseling, testing, and linkage to care. The selected candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) intervention. The Linkage Coordinator is responsible for marketing the intervention to community partners, performing data collection and entry activities, and uses the intervention to link HIV-positive individuals to care or to re-engage them back in care.

Job Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Develops a 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 records; develops and implements care plans.
• Maintains consistent communication and coordinates services and activities with HIV Coordinators.
• 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.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Master’s degree in public health education from an accredited college OR Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college. Copy of Transcripts must be submitted with the application.

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.

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: [e-mail].

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.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Public Health