Senior Public health Investigator - Service Linkage Worker (SLW)

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Senior Public health Investigator - Service Linkage Worker (SLW)

Salary

$1,575.00 - $1,871.20 Biweekly

Location

8000 N. Stadium

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

34024

Department

Houston Health Department

Division

PHB - HIV/STD/Viral

Opening Date

05/16/2024

Closing Date

6/6/2024 11:59 PM Central

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications Accepted From: All Persons Interested

Division: Public Health Services

Section: Bureau of HIV/STI & Viral Hepatitis Prevention

Location: 8000 N. Stadium

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8AM-5PM*

*Subject to change

The Houston Health Department (HHD) seeks a Senior Public Health Investigator in the Public Health Branch. This position requires applied expertise in client centered interviews, field investigation and other field-based activities. Which includes community outreach, collaboration with private/public medical providers, navigation of healthcare systems to ensure patient evaluation and treatment.

Job duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:

1. Able to work in a fast-paced work environment.

2. Will serve as a Service Linkage Worker to ensure appropriate linkage of persons newly diagnosed with HIV into primary medical care services.

3. Maintains an active caseload of approximately 30 clients with a minimum of nine (9) new clients per month. Ensures that clients are transferred into a Medical or Clinical Case Management program within 90 days of initiation of services.

4. Observes all confidentiality and safety regulations. Conducts confidential interviews, in both clinical and field settings, of clients diagnosed with or suspected of having a sexually transmitted disease (including HIV and Syphilis).

5. Performs venipuncture or skin tests on an as needed basis. Conducts confidential counseling for persons who are at high risk of infection and/or transmission of HIV.

6. Ensures all Ryan White eligibility documentation is obtained and secured in a confidential medical record.

7. Completes case management notes in a timely manner and ensures all appropriate encounter data is entered into the Centralized Patient Care Data Management System (CPCDMS).

8. Assigned as liaison to community-based agencies to provide technical assistance and support for STD/HIV infection activities as needed.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e. essentially normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditions.

PHYSICAL SKILL: Requires the ability to make coordinated gross motor movements in response to changing external stimuli within moderately demanding tolerances; or the ability to make coordinating eye/hand movements on a patterned response space within low tolerance demands with no real speed requirements. Field activity is required. Being able to get in and out of your vehicle many times a day is necessary. Able to work in varies temperatures while in the field.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a Associate's degree in Social Sciences, Physical Sciences, Public Health or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Two (2) year of experience in the public health field is required.

Pertinent professional experience in the public health field may be substituted for the above educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

Requires a valid Texas driver's license and compliance with the City of Houston's policy on driving.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

• Highlight bi-lingual and non-bi-lingual positions

• Working knowledge of HIV

• Demonstrated experience working in the HIV treatment field.

• Excellent written, oral, presentation, facilitation and interpersonal skills

• Demonstrated cultural sensitivity and ability to work comfortably with communities highly impacted by STI/ HIV, including but not limited to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) individuals, gender non-conforming individuals, people who inject drugs, etc.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED

None. However, the Department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if candidate is promoted into this position, he/she must pass an assigned drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION GRANT FUNDED

Grants & Special funded positions are dependent upon continued available funds. If funding is no longer available, employee may be laid off or transferred. Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade 16

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov.

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-395-4885.

If you need special services or accommodations, 832-395-4885 (TTY 7-1-1).

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.

Benefits include:

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Wellness

• Life insurance

• Long-term disability

• Retirement pension

• 457 deferred compensation plan

• Employee Assistance Program

• 10 days of vacation each year

• 11 city holidays, plus one floating holiday

• Flexible schedules

• Professional development opportunities

• Transportation/parking plan

• Section 125 pretax deductions

• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan

• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account

For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html

01

Are you a veteran who served on active duty in the Armed Forces (United States Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard) for more than 90 consecutive days and received either an honorable discharge or a general discharge under honorable conditions?

• Yes

• No

  02

  Which of the following best describes your highest level of education?

• A high school diploma or GED

• An Associate's degree in social sciences, physical sciences, or public health

• Bachelor's degree or beyond in social sciences, physical sciences or public health

• None of the Above

  03

  Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

  04

  Which of the following best describes your level of verifiable professional experience in Public Health?

• Less than 1 year

• 1 year but less than 2 years

• 2 years but less than 4 years of experience

• 4 years or more

  05

  Are you willing to use your personal vehicle to visit clients and receive reimbursement for travel?

• Yes

• No

  06

  Collect, analyze data, and prepare reports?

• Yes

• No

  07

  Please indicate languages, other than English, in which you are fluent (reading, writing, and/or speaking). Check all that apply:

• Spanish

• Chinese

• Vietnamese

• Arabic

• French

• Other Languages

• I am not bi-lingual

  08

  Are you able to conduct surveillance related to disease occurrence and interviews patients and/or medical facilities?

• Yes

• No

  09

  Are you willing and able to work? (Check all that apply)

• Make after hours phone calls and/or field visits

• Work in vulnerable neighborhoods

• Work nontraditional hours,Yes, I have transportation and willing to drive for work

• Yes, I have transportation and willing to drive for work

• No, I do not have valid transportation

  10

  Participate in outbreak response and emergency preparedness activities as needed?

• Yes

• No

  Required Question