MAI Linkage Coordinator
Description
Pay Grade: H
Job Code: HCP030
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 Ryan White Part B program is seeking a qualified person to provide community HIV education, counseling, testing, and linkage to care. The selected candidate will be responsible for the implementation of the Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) intervention. The Linkage Coordinator is responsible for marketing the intervention to community partners, performing data collection and entry activities, and uses the intervention to link HIV-positive individuals to care or to re-engage them back in care.
As a Minority Aids Initiative 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
You will support the Department by utilizing your expertise to fulfill the following responsibilities:
- Links HIV-positive individuals to care and re-engages HIV-positive individuals back into care.
- Collaborates with HIV Coordinators, surveillance, and quality management to identify patients who are lost-to-care and are unable to be brought back into care by the clinic staff.
- Develops a protocol for identifying patients who are lost-to-care and re-engaging them back into care.
- Investigate and locate patients who are lost-to-care, determine if and where they are engaged in care.
- Plans and coordinates delivery of intervention activities.
- Maintains records; develops and implements care plans.
- Maintains consistent communication and coordinates services and activities with HIV Coordinators.
- Prepares and submits monthly service reports and quarterly narratives.
- Meets with multi-disciplinary team on a scheduled basis.
- Participates in quality management meetings to collaborate, identify, and report on issues such as barriers to care.
- Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Master’s degree in public health education from an accredited college
OR
Bachelor’s degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college
Annual salary $42,000 plus generous benefits include 13 paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement plans.
No phone calls, applications accepted ONLINE ONLY through the link posted.
Additional Information
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.
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: DPH-HR@dph.ga.gov.
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.
