Albuquerque, New Mexico
STD/HIV Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) (HEALTH EDUCATOR-BASIC)(DOH/PHD #70192)
Job details
- Location
- Albuquerque, New Mexico
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $42,765 - $64,168/yr
- Posted
- 4 weeks ago
- Apply on
- careers.share.nm.gov
About this role
Salary
$20.56 - $30.85 Hourly
$42,773 - $64,160 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C4
Posting Details
The New Mexico Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Prevention Program has as its primary goal the reduction and prevention of the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases including HIV infection. The STD Program provides statewide consultation and technical assistance, partner services, screening, surveillance, health care provider education, case management, and partner notification for reportable STDs in the state.
Why does the job exist?
Core tasks for DIS include conducting STD surveillance and tracking, offering testing and screening for contacts to disease and persons at high risk, doing community outreach to populations with higher disease incidence, and interviewing persons with STD and their partners to ensure timely and effective treatment. DIS also support other infectious disease activities such as harm reduction, syringe services, opiate overdose prevention education and hepatitis screening and referral.
How does it get done?
Conduct integrated STD and HIV partner services (PS), including case interviews, ensuring timely testing and treatment of contacts, and provision of case management. Conduct HIV and STD screening, including phlebotomy. Ensure linkage to care for newly diagnosed HIV cases.
Ensure timely closure and complete documentation of STD and HIV PS activities in the STD surveillance database. Document any clinical interactions or referrals in an electronic health records (EHR) system.
Provide integrated infectious disease outreach to venues where high-risk populations can be reached (i.e. street outreach, detention centers, substance abuse treatment facilities and programs, LGBTQ Pride events and bars). Each outreach shall include testing, screening and other clinical services needed by the target population, per disease epidemiology.
Support other infectious disease activities such as harm reduction, syringe services, opiate overdose prevention education and hepatitis screening and referral.
Who are the customers?
Ideal Candidate
-Excellent communication skills.
-3 years minimum in public speaking, educational presentations and/or health-related training.
-Proficiency in multiple computer applications.
-Experience in a public health setting with a focus on prevention.
-Experience working in local communities on strategies to increase opportunities for healthy lifestyles
-Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently.
-Strong commitment to punctuality and schedule adherence, ensuring timely follow-up and case resolution.
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Agency Contact Information: Ashley Romero 505-841-4162 Email
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