Working to slow the spread of sexually transmitted diseases, this role focuses on community outreach, case management, and direct client contact. The position suits a collaborative, flexible, and communicative bilingual candidate passionate about making a difference in the community.
Responsibilities
Provide client-centered counseling on reducing risks of acquiring STIs
Interview individuals diagnosed with reportable STI/HIV to identify others at risk for infection
Perform Rapid HIV/Syphilis testing and phlebotomy
Offer free STI testing at events throughout the community
Actively participate with HSSS team activities to prevent new STI/HIV infections established by the program, focusing on STI/HIV case investigation, outreach testing, case finding activities, clinic procedures, daily huddle, and HIV Case Review sessions
Receive reports of STIs/HIV that require an interview and public health follow-up
Initiate investigation within 48 hours of assigned case and elicit contacts
Effectively utilize telephone calls, text messaging, and letters to confidentially locate individuals with a reported STI or HIV diagnosis
Gather, assess, and review client and community information using various investigation procedures including interviewing or data mining
Identify, locate, notify, and refer for examination and/or treatment sex partners of persons infected with a sexually transmitted infection(s), including field visits to confidentially locate individuals with a reportable STI/HIV
Assess and prioritize intervention activities
Maintain field supplies and comply with field safety plans
Conduct investigations using various investigation methodologies (e.g., field visit investigations, investigations using electronic tools)
Document intervention activities in a timely manner per local protocol
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive client and protected health information
Verify the client’s identity during client encounter or prior to disclosing confidential information
Notify and educate clients concerning test results, disease exposure, and provide client-centered counseling on reducing risks of acquiring STIs in the future
Conduct comprehensive interviews employing effective communication skills
Ensure and promote a confidential environment for client communications
Inform clients of the importance of seeking care and refer them appropriately to community or medical resources
If appropriate, make appointments for sex partners to be seen at a county health department clinic
Collaborate with clients to gather information on environmental risk history, risk reduction plan, third parties at risk, or venues where the client or others may have been exposed to disease
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Identify client barriers to needed interventions to conduct partner/contact notifications, and/or coordinate solutions to those barriers
Verify that clients received testing, adequate treatment, and follow-up services as appropriate
Effectively utilize ORPHEUS database for casework and surveillance
Accurately complete HSSS entries of required data into ORPHEUS
Update and maintain case tracking sheet in Excel
Assist with HSSS Coordinator with OHA Not in Care list for appropriate follow up to link cases back into HIV care
Determine disease intervention time frames, procedures, and objectives
Recognize or address gaps in information elicited and conduct client interviews to collect necessary information
Participate in HSSS ORPHEUS data audits
Review available case information and conduct case analysis meetings to determine case priority level and/or additional steps for intervention with Program Supervisor and Health Officer
Perform Rapid HIV/Syphilis testing and treatment follow-up services in accordance with local Standing Order and protocols
Assist RN to collect lab specimens, blood draw, urine, swabs
Perform Phlebotomy, complete lab paperwork, and charting in a timely manner
Provide health education to clients concerning HIV/STI information and prevention, test results, and client-centered counseling on reducing STI/HIV risks per local protocol
Utilize a variety of communication strategies to engage the target population
Assist clients with forms (consent, HIPAA, demographics, history, ROI) as needed
Check temperatures every hour for Rapid HIV/Syphilis test kits and Rapid HIV/Syphilis test controls
Help assure that outreach materials and supplies are stocked, ready for outreach events, and updated
Assist in driving the mobile outreach van
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of mobile outreach van
Drive to outreach service locations, attend meetings, participate in health fairs, run errands for supplies, lab specimens, or for special projects
Track and report data to meet program requirements to inform decision-makers and other stakeholders
Enter data into CDC program Evaluation Web, a federal HIV testing database
Conduct monthly outreach supply inventory, tracking, and documentation for test kits
Assist with condom distribution by making pre-packed supplies and condom orders
Receive lab reports of STIs/HIV that require public health follow-up with RN or provider that require coordinating follow-up per standing orders
Implement activities planned by program coordinator for HIV/STI Statewide Standard (HSSS) Program and Clinic services to develop, implement, and maintain a data-driven, culturally appropriate community outreach plan to at-risk populations and the agencies/providers serving them
Participate in the development and implementation of new models of health promotion including but not limited to effective behavioral interventions for community and individual behavior change
Share mission and values with collaborating organizations, the community, and advocate for needed services and future direction of services
Stay current on HIV prevention and interventions; meet performance standards and deadlines set forth by county program and partnering agencies regarding quantity, timeliness, and quality works, maintain clinical records in accordance with Federal, State, County Health, and program requirements under the direction of the facilities clinical supervisor
Periodically flex schedule to provide services outside of normal Monday-Friday 0800-1700 business hours
May be required to flex time or work additional hours on weekends or evenings to accommodate business needs
May assist with Spanish interpretation and translation
May assist in covering Public Health Worker duties in clinic (packing specimen, phlebotomy, collecting specimens, etc.)
In the event of an emergency, make a reasonable effort to report to work
May be required to perform duties outside of regularly assigned duties
May be requested to work an extended or flexible schedule
Requirements
Graduation from high school or GED
Associate degree in social sciences, a health occupation, mental health, or related field, with two (2) years experience in community health, medical, mental health, or alcohol/drug services or other related fields; OR
Four (4) years in community health, medical, mental health or alcohol/drug services or related advocacy, health education or other related fields with the culture of the population being served; OR
Any satisfactory combination of work, education, training, or experience relevant to the position, as determined by Marion County
Fluent bilingual Spanish/English skills (verbal and written)
Pass a verbal and written Standardized Language Fluency Assessment
Possess a current driver's license in the applicant's state of residence and an acceptable driving history
Maintain proof of personal automobile liability insurance, at a minimum, in the amount required by Oregon Law [ORS Chapter 806] if a personal vehicle is used
Pass a criminal history background check
Not be excluded from participation in federal health care programs (Medicaid, Medicare, and other federally funded programs that provide health benefits)
Not be excluded from participating in federal procurement (Federal Acquisition Regulation) and non-procurement activities (Executive Order No. 12549)
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, including testing for marijuana
Complete Incident Command System 100 and 700 on-line or in-person training
Knowledge of the culture of the clients being served, and language, for bilingual positions
Knowledge of social services and community resources
Skills and ability to communicate clearly and effectively with clients, staff, and the public
Possess good decision-making and advocacy skills
Practice successful negotiation and persuasion skills
Match resources with needs
Develop meaningful therapeutic relationships with clients
Relate well to a wide variety of people of varying ages, socioeconomic backgrounds, and needs
Apply concepts of cultural sensitivity
Exercise independent judgment and make decisions within established policies and procedures
Prepare and present effective written and verbal reports
Relate effectively with community agencies and resources and to function as a team member
Act in a professional manner and maintain professional working relationships
Operate effectively computer software and other office equipment
Possess strong coping skills necessary to deal with frustrating situations or difficult clients
Work hours conducive to reaching the identified population, which may include evenings and weekends
Benefits
5% added to the hourly wage as compensation for bilingual skills
Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility
Generous benefits package to regular employees working 50% or more of the regularly scheduled work week and their eligible dependents
Important Details
Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, with flexibility depending upon the needs of the department and program
Contract: full-time, eligible for overtime
About the Company
Marion County Health and Human Services is a public employer that is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Marion County is an E-Verify employer.
