Social Svcs Prgm Coord 2 - EHE Linkage Coordinator

Georgia Department of Public Health (GA); Georgia; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 Paid Holidays

3 Weeks Annual Leave

3 Weeks Sick Leave

Hybrid teleworking options

Employer 401k Match

Employee Education Reimbursement

Payroll Deductible Health Benefits

Pension Plan

Flexible spending accounts

Worksite Wellness activities

Employee recognition program

Diverse workforce

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

Cobb and Douglas Public Health in Marietta, Georgia is seeking a Linkage Coordinator for HIV Services to promote and protect the health of residents in Cobb and Douglas Counties. You will navigate HIV testing, linkage to medical care, retention and re-engagement in care, treatment, and support services.

The role includes performing HIV testing, counseling, and outreach for high-risk residents, and implementing timely disease intervention strategies through the HIV Prevention Program grant.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two years of job-related experience.
• General knowledge of HIV/AIDS care processes and Ryan White eligibility requirements; strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement ARTAS strategy for individuals newly diagnosed with HIV or lost to care.
• Coordinate timely linkage, referrals, and follow-up for HIV care and related services.
• Promote routine HIV testing and testing strategies in healthcare and community settings.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

HIV/AIDS care knowledge

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Exceptional Benefits Include

• 13 Paid Holidays


• 3 Weeks Annual Leave


• 3 Weeks Sick Leave


• Flexibility within our core working hours of M- F 8 am – 5 pm


• Hybrid teleworking options for eligible positions


• Employer 401k Match


• Employee Education Reimbursement


• Payroll Deductible Health Benefits


• Pension Plan


• Flexible spending accounts


• Worksite Wellness activities


• Employee recognition program


• Diverse workforce


• Opportunities for advancement

Purpose of the Position

This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties. Under general supervision, serves as Linkage Coordinator for HIV Services and is responsible for navigating activities related to HIV testing, linkage to HIV medical care, retention and the re‑engagement of persons living with HIV into medical care, treatment, and support services. Perform HIV testing, counseling, and outreach for high‑risk residents in the community. Ensure implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of HIV and STDs. Other duties as assigned. This is a grant‑funded position under the HIV Prevention Program.

Essential Functions Include but are not limited to

• Implement the Antiretroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) strategy for individuals newly diagnosed with HIV or lost to care


• Coordinate timely linkage, referrals, and follow‑up for HIV care, partner services, STI and hepatitis services, TB screening, mental health, substance use treatment, and other supportive services as needed.


• Promote routine and opt‑out HIV testing, HIV self‑testing, and other HIV prevention and testing strategies in healthcare and community settings.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of job‑related experience; or two (2) years of experience at the lower level Social Svcs Prgm. Coord 1 (SSP030) or equivalent.

Preferred Job-Related Skills

General knowledge of HIV/AIDS care processes, Ryan White eligibility requirements and community resources, understanding of the unique needs of populations most affected by HIV, and lived experiences related to HIV care or prevention services. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Valid Georgia Driver’s license with a good driving history.

Work Conditions & Physical Demands

General office environment with multiple appointments, phone calls, and emails daily. This position does require some physical exertion. May require some lifting, but no more than 50 lbs. Not always a sedentary position; will require some walking and long periods of standing during field work and outreach events. Requires flexibility of working in general office environment, clinic environment, and community outreach. Local travel and occasional overnight training/travel possible.

Salary Information

$46,632.33 Annually / Pay Grade I

Remote Work

Employees authorized for remote/hybrid work must reside and perform their job duties exclusively within the state of Georgia. Remote/hybrid work arrangements outside the state are not permitted under current policy.

Applications Accepted

THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED

Cobb and Douglas Public Health

a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion.

Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.

If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to [e-mail]

CDPH has adopted the Council on Linkages Core Competency for Public Health Professionals.

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