PUBLIC HEALTH DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (STD/HIV)

City-of-Amarillo; Amarillo (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Amarillo is seeking a Public Health professional to perform STD/HIV case management, contact tracing, and data reporting. The role includes fieldwork, client education, and confidential handling of health information in a grant-funded program.

Under supervision of the STD/HIV Program Manager, this position requires a high school diploma and at least six months of case management experience, plus a Texas driver’s license and willingness to travel for training and site visits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 6 months of case management experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License with reliable transportation and proof of insurance.
• Other language speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the implementation activities of the program work plan.
• Coordinate contact investigation/tracing of reported conditions.
• Assist in the assimilation and reporting of data.
• Assist in the development of policies and procedures for program work plan.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Complete timely documentation in all appropriate record systems and research reports as required by the city, county, state and other applicable agencies.
• Process, package and ship blood/urine specimens for needed tests.
• Perform STD/HIV client/partner follow ups, treatment, and case management.
• Communicate effectively and respectfully.
• Conduct fieldwork and outreach activities to interact with and test clients.
• Educate clients and families on appropriate skills and knowledge.
• Assist with inventory as needed.
• Account for and manage city issued property.
• Participate in public health emergency preparedness responses.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

HIPAA Privacy Act

HIV/STDs Knowledge

Phlebotomy (learnable)

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

MS Office / Data entry

Travel Flexible

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Office equipment operation

Job description

JOB CLASS NUMBER: CLR581PAY GRADE: 9FLSA STATUS: Non-ExemptBUSINESS UNIT NAME: 25018 STD/HIV-DISREPORTS TO: Director of Public HealthSUPERVISORY WORK: NoneSALARY: $20.50 per hourHOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 40-hour work week with the ability to work additional hours as needed.SUMMARYUnder the general supervision of the STD/HIV Program Manager, this position is responsible for case management and public health follow up of reported STD/HIV conditions. Contact investigation and tracing will be top priority along with data entry and customer service.This position is supported by grant funding. Employment is contingent upon the availability and continuation of grant funds and may be subject to modification or termination based on funding status.ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIESAssist with the implementation activities of the program work planAssist in the coordination of contact investigation/tracing of reported conditionsAssist in the assimilation and reporting of dataAssist in the development of policies and procedures for program work planMaintain patient confidentialityComplete timely documentation in all appropriate record systems and research reports as required by the city, county, state and other applicable agenciesProcess, package and ship blood/urine specimens for needed testsPerform STD/HIV client/partner follow ups, treatment, and case managementCommunicate effectively and respectfullyConduct fieldwork and outreach activities to interact with and test clientsEducate clients and families on appropriate skills and knowledge.Assist with inventory as neededAccount for and manage city issued propertyParticipate in public health emergency preparedness responsesPerform other job-related duties as assignedMINIMUM REQUIREMENTSRequires a High School Diploma or equivalent and a minimum of six months of experience in case management. Valid Texas Driver’s License, reliable transportation with proof of current vehicle insurance, required. Other language speaking preferred.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESKnowledge of the HIPAA Privacy ActKnowledge of HIV/STDsSkills in phlebotomy or ability to learnStrong verbal and written communication skillsSkills to use a computer with Microsoft Office for data entry, word processing and accounting purposes.Skills to operate small office equipment, including a multi-function copy machine, fax machine and multi-line telephone systemsSkills in Protocol Based Counseling training and certificateSkills in Quality Assurance for Protocol-Based Counseling trainingAbility to work with a culturally diverse populationAbility to develop rapport and communicate effectively and respectfully about sexual health with diverse populationsAbility to handle confidential information in an appropriate mannerAbility to travel out of town for training and seminarsAbility to work an after-hours schedule as requiredAbility to drive to off-site locations including patient homes and meetings within Potter and Randall countiesAbility to quickly change focus and priorities to address competing priorities, as necessaryAbility to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the publicADA PROFILEReasonable accommodation will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force to move objects. The employee must also walk, stand, sit, hear, crouch, feel, finger, grasp, handle, reach, speak, see, and talk. Also requires the ability to make rational decisions and preform repetitive motions.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe employee works in a dynamic environment that requires being sensitive to change and responsive to changing goals, priorities, and needs.The City of Amarillo is an Equal Opportunity employer and encourages applications from eligible and qualified persons regardless of race, color, religious creed, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information or protected veteran status, in compliance with applicable federal, state and local law.The City of Amarillo provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities on a case by case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 806-378-4294.About UsStart your career with the City of Amarillo today! We are committed to providing the highest quality services to our community, and we believe that starts with our team. As a city, we are dedicated to supporting our employees and providing opportunities for growth and development. Our mission is to create a safe, prosperous, and thriving community, and we know that starts with attracting and retaining the best talent. We are proud of our city and the work we do, and we are excited to welcome you to explore career opportunities with us.