Pay Grade: H
Job Code: HCP030

Location: Athens, GA

Annual Salary: $42,500

 
Who we are. We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

What we offer. As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact.  No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team– Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

The Northeast Health District’s HIV Prevention program is seeking a qualified person to provide community HIV prevention outreach, counseling, testing, and linkage into care. The selected candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) intervention. The position is responsible for implementing linkage services across the district, performing data collection and entry activities, and working collaboratively to ensure continuity of care for HIV positive individuals and those interested in receiving PrEP services.

As an HIV Prevention Linkage Coordinator within the Northeast Health District at the Georgia Department of Public Health, you will join a dedicated group of public health professionals that help support the overall mission and vision of protecting lives of Georgian residents in a variety of ways.

Job Responsibilities

• Link HIV-positive individuals to care, including perinatal care coordination.
• Provide community outreach, point-of-care testing and counseling services as needed.
• Provide referrals and linkage into PrEP program and partner services.
• Assist with research, development and implementation of protocols to identify HIV positive individuals across the district who are not in care and link them into care.
• Actively collaborate with other public health programs, participate in workgroups and committees.
• Implement program quality assurance and quality improvement projects and goals.
• Prepare and submit monthly service reports and quarterly narratives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

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

Employee Benefits:

• 13 paid holidays
• Generous annual and sick leave
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance options
• State retirement and savings plans
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional development

Additional Support Programs:

• Physical activity breaks
• Worksite wellness program
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Employee discounts

This position is subject to closing at any time once a satisfactory applicant pool has been identified.