Public Health Specialist

Job Summary: Provide HIV, STI, and HCV counseling, testing, referral (CTR) services, and related interventions for designated high-risk target populations. This role prioritizes candidates who can effectively engage with women of color and work comfortably with stigmatized communities. This role involves travel between the five offices of the Alliance for Positive Health to deliver CTR services, work with women in communities most disenfranchised and have a solid knowledge of community resources.

Major Activities

• Incorporate best practices regarding confidentiality into all job duties and communications in accordance with Article 27-F, HIPAA, Alliance for Positive Health policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.
• Engage HIV+ and high-risk individuals who are not in care or sporadically in care. Employ techniques to actively support clients in activities that improve their health outcomes.
• Address and remove barriers to enable client access to all necessary components of health care. If applicable, conduct home visits and/or meet clients at designated service providers and community locations to increase accessibility.
• Conduct confidential HIV/syphilis/HCV testing and STI screening, as applicable, in venues serving targeted communities according to NYS DOH guidelines.
• Work with Public Health Support Specialists to engage clients into care and treatment and support services.
• Provide syringes to individuals identified as needing and refer to harm reduction services
• Incorporate the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, as applicable, into all aspects of programming.
• Conduct multidisciplinary case conferences. Coordinate services and referrals with service and clinical providers that facilitate clients’ engagement and retention in care. Negotiate and advocate on behalf of clients for services that support self- sufficiency and self-management.
• Maintain accurate records in accordance with New York state regulations and agency protocols. Maintain documentation and statistics on activities to comply with reporting requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Associate’s Degree in Human Services, Public Health or related field. Bachelor’s preferred.
• Applicable human service experience preferred.
• Experience and knowledge of the target populations and services systems preferred.
• Unrestricted driver’s license and a reliable vehicle for travel during work hours.
• Ability to work flexible hours as this position may require evening and weekend hours.
  
  

Employment Classification: Non-exempt; Full-time 37.5 hours per week; $20-$21.50/hour dependent on qualifications and experience

Added Perks For Our Employees

• 403(b) with employer contributions
• Free employee Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Free Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• Paid Sick time
  
  

Alliance for Positive Health is an equal opportunity employer.