PrEP Navigator

About the Department

Job Summary

Position Duties

• - Provide in-house and community outreach to at-risk populations to support HIV prevention. - Provide rapid HIV testing and risk assessment counseling to clients. - Provide culturally competent educational support regarding HIV risk reduction and PrEP services. - Assess clients' level of risk as well as their intentions to initiate and comply with a PrEP regimen. - Assist with benefit enrollment and access to financial assistance programs related to PrEP treatment and services. - Conduct eligibility determination, enrollment, and follow-up for uninsured clients. - Work collaboratively with program leadership, health department staff, and community partners to increase PrEP services within the district. - Serve as a client advocate and liaison between the client and community organizations and healthcare entities. - Make appropriate referrals to other healthcare services as appropriate.
• - Provide in-house and community outreach to at-risk populations to support HIV prevention.
• - Provide rapid HIV testing and risk assessment counseling to clients.
• - Provide culturally competent educational support regarding HIV risk reduction and PrEP services.
• - Assess clients' level of risk as well as their intentions to initiate and comply with a PrEP regimen.
• - Assist with benefit enrollment and access to financial assistance programs related to PrEP treatment and services.
• - Conduct eligibility determination, enrollment, and follow-up for uninsured clients.
• - Work collaboratively with program leadership, health department staff, and community partners to increase PrEP services within the district.
• - Serve as a client advocate and liaison between the client and community organizations and healthcare entities.
• - Make appropriate referrals to other healthcare services as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

Other Qualifications

• Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner and leaders encourages all employees to engage in regular physical activities and to make lifestyle choices that promote health and well-being. The use of physical breaks during the workday is authorized to support this philosophy and assist employees in meeting their physical goals. A maximum of 30 minutes in a given workday may be used to engage in physical activities, generally in the form of two 15-minute breaks or one 30-minute break. Employment Information Current State employees are subject to State Personnel Board rules regarding salary. DPH accepts educational credential recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and/or the US Department of Education (DOE) will be considered. 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. ADA Statement The Georgia Department of Public Health is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation in its services, programs, activities, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: [email protected] . 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.

Benefits

• Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees Part-time employees receive the Georgia Defined Contribution Plan and paid parental leave.
• Standard Benefits for Full-Time Salaried Employees In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, training opportunities, health insurance, employee retirement plan (ERS GSEPS), deferred compensation, 13 paid holidays, vacation & sick leave, paid parental leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance. Standard Benefits for Part-Time Employees

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