Public Health Intervention & Outreach Specialist - HIV/STD
City of Waco Waco, TX, United States
- Location: Waco, TX, United States
- Categories: Human and Social Services, Public Health
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Nov 02, 2024
Job Description:
Public Health Intervention & Outreach Specialist - HIV/STD
Description
SummaryStarting Salary: $19.63 - Depending on Qualifications
On-Site Position
The City of Waco Seeks
Are you passionate about making a difference in community health? Do you possess the skills to engage with individuals, provide critical support, and promote health education? In this vital role, you will be at the forefront of public health efforts, conducting investigations and interventions, managing case services for patients, and building bridges between our community and vital health resources. Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) is expected to apply acquired knowledge and skills to critical elements of daily work in sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, including HIV.
Position Overview:
Under basic supervision, provides intervention and outreach services to persuade and educate Public Health District (PHD) clients and McLennan County Residents to complete actions required to prevent and mitigate communicable diseases.
Minimum Qualifications:
Required:
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1 year of experience in social services or public health programs
- Texas Driver's License
- Specific technical certifications in public health may be required
Essential Functions:
- C ompletes investigations, interventions, may require blood draws for communicable disease testing, interviews and assessments of PHD patients; provides ongoing case management services, explains PHD programs and links patients to other social service and health care agencies; persuades and motivates clients to take proper actions; maintains patient records and database; evaluates client progress and lab tests and provides counseling support.
- A ssists with community outreach and assistance programs; provides health education to clients and their families, social contacts and the community; documents outreach, intervention and client service delivery.
- Manage inventory of supplies and equipment and performs office duties as needed.
The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.
To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.
Why Work For Waco:
- Meaningful and challenging work
- Make a difference and improve communities
- Competitive Salary and Benefits
- Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
- Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
- Education Assistance Program
- Paid Parental Leave
- Employee Assistance
- Longevity Pay
- And More!