HIV Prevention Program - Linkage Coordinator

HIV Prevention Program - Linkage Coordinator

District 4 Public Health

301 Main Street

LaGrange, Georgia 30240

Under supervision (general to broad), provides technical assistance and training within the HIV Prevention Program. Plans, directs, and implements services and resources within the HIV Prevention Program. Evaluates the HIV Prevention Program for compliance with state and/or federal guidelines.

All District 4 Public Health, County BOH employees are deemed essential employees in the event of an emergency. As such, you may be called on to participate in an event not limited to but including, staffing a shelter, a Specimen Point of Collection Site (SPOC) and/or Point of Distribution site (POD). When you are called on to participate, you are expected and it will be a part of your job requirement to participate, whether the emergency occurs during or outside regular work hours.

• Links HIV-positive individuals to care and re-engages HIV-positive individuals back into care.
• Implements the Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) intervention.
• Collaborates with HIV Prevention Program Coordinator on surveillance and quality management to identify patients who are lost-to-care and are unable to be brought back into care by clinic staff.
• Follows current protocol for identifying patients who are newly or previously diagnosed and re-engage them in care.
• Investigates and locates patients who are lost-to-care; determine if and where they are engaged in care.
• Responsible for assisting program manager with marketing intervention to community partners.
• Maintains records; collect data; develops and implements care plans.
• Maintains consistent communication and coordinates services and activities with HIV Prevention Program Coordinator.
• Prepares and submits monthly service reports and quarterly narratives.
• Meets regularly with a multi-disciplinary team.
• Participates in Linkage Coordinator’s Quarterly Update Calls, including quality management meetings to collaborate, identify and report on issues such as barriers to care.
• Attends conferences, educational webinars, and meetings to increase knowledge of best practices.

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university OR Bachelor's degree in a related field from an accredited college or university AND Two years of experience performing work related to area of assignment OR Six years of experience performing work related to area of assignment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Must have experience providing case management services
• Working knowledge of best practice counseling approaches, interventions and strategies that have been proven effective with the homeless population
• Working knowledge of HIV/AIDS and treatment and linkage to care services
• Must be experienced with a multi-disciplinary team approach
• Prior networking and community outreach experience desired
• Public Health experience is preferred

Benefits for Full Time Eligible Employees

• 13 Paid Holidays
• Generous Leave Package
• Employees Retirement System
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health Care Spending Account
• Dependent Care Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Legal Insurance
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Specified Illness
• Deferred Compensation (401K & 457 Plans)
• Atlanta Postal Credit Union

Additional Perks

• A supportive and rewarding work environment
• Physical Activity Breaks
• Worksite Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program

To learn more about District 4 Public Health visit - https://www.district4health.org/

Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information on application status by phone or email. 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.

*District 4 is an Equal Opportunity Employer*
The State will not unlawfully consider an applicant's race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, sex, genetic information, political affiliation, protected uniformed service, or other legally protected category when making selections.

Applicants chosen for employment will be subject to the following
Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting

Reference Checks & Immunizations Required

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