Health Educator 2

This position is in Augusta, GA and does not offer relocation assistance. Must be within a reasonable commuting distance. If relocating to the area, please specify on the application.

The East Central Health District is the lead agency entrusted by the people of the state of Georgia with the ultimate responsibility for the health of communities and the entire population.

The agency is seeking a highly qualified candidate for the position of Men's Health Educator 2 for our Project Impact Department (Ryan White).

In addition to a competitive salary, we offer a generous benefits package that includes a flexible schedule, employee retirement plan, 13 paid holidays, 401K, vacation & sick leave, dental, vision, long term care, and life insurance.

The Men's Health Educator responsibilities include outreach and providing services to clients at risk for HIV infection and disconnected populations infected with HIV for increasing an individual's ability to access and remain connected to care and support services that promote early medical intervention.
Participate in community and cultural events targeting high-risk individuals, distributing condoms, brochures, awareness messages, and encouraging HIV testing.
Developing and maintaining relationships with community organizations, agencies, venues, business establishments and other stake holders that focus on or have access to this high-risk populations.
Assist case management efforts in engaging clients who are resistant to or have poor adherence to medical care due to various psychosocial issues such as mental health, substance abuse, lack of HIV education and underprivileged health literacy.
Primary Duties and responsibilities:
* Recruit MSM/Gay/Bisexual men to participate in HIV prevention programs and HIV testing.
* Increase the awareness of PrEP among high-risk individuals.
* Enroll individuals into the PrEP Program.
* Provide basic non-clinical linkage-to-care and patient navigation for individuals seeking PrEP as a practical prevention tool.
* Collaborate with the Linkage Coordinator to implement client retention.
* Assist with locating lost to care patients.
* Provide minor case management services, e.g., home visits, clinic referrals, patient education/counseling, to HIV clients.
* Maintains a strict code of client confidentiality.
* Collect data related to outreach, education, and testing.
* Possess the capability of handling multiple projects simultaneously, with consistent accuracy, follow through, and timely completion.
* Attend required trainings, workshops, and meetings.
* Other responsibilities as requested.






Master's degree in public health education from an accredited college or university
OR
Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.
AND
One year experience in public health education.

Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience working with HIV Clients.
Prior trainings and certifications by DPH in HIV counseling and testing.
Knowledge/Expertise in the topics of HIV and sexually transmitted infections.

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.Employment Type: Full Time Salaried