PUBLIC HEALTH DISEASE INTERVENTION SPECIALIST (STD/HIV)

JOB TITLE: Disease Intervention Specialist (STD/HIV)

JOB CLASS NUMBER: CLR581

PAY GRADE: 9

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

BUSINESS UNIT NAME: 25018 STD/HIV-DIS

REPORTS TO: Director of Public Health

SUPERVISORY WORK: None

SALARY: $20.50 per hour

HOURS: Monday thru Thursday, 40-hour work week with the ability to work additional hours as needed.

SUMMARY

Under 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 RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the implementation activities of the program work plan

• Assist in the coordination of 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Requires 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 ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the HIPAA Privacy Act

• Knowledge of HIV/STDs

• Skills in phlebotomy or ability to learn

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Skills 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 systems

• Skills in Protocol Based Counseling training and certificate

• Skills in Quality Assurance for Protocol-Based Counseling training

• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population

• Ability to develop rapport and communicate effectively and respectfully about sexual health with diverse populations

• Ability to handle confidential information in an appropriate manner

• Ability to travel out of town for training and seminars

• Ability to work an after-hours schedule as required

• Ability to drive to off-site locations including patient homes and meetings within Potter and Randall counties

• Ability to quickly change focus and priorities to address competing priorities, as necessary

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public

ADA PROFILE

Reasonable 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 ENVIRONMENT

The 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.