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Under general supervision, provide program-specific outreach and/or investigation activities of communicable diseases. Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Job Description:Public Health Program Specialist IIPurpose:

Under general supervision, provide program-specific outreach and/or investigation activities of communicable diseases

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Counsel individuals on prevention of communicable diseases e.g. HIV, STIs, TB, etc.

• Conduct fact-finding or informational interviews.

• Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.

• Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.

• Conduct public health investigations as required by position and/or program.

• Counsel physicians, laboratories, clinics, etc. about disease reporting requirements.

• Research information as requested or needed. Compile data/information and prepare reports.

• Perform program-specific outreach activities such as TB, HIV, STI education, testing and counseling.

• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection Coordinate activities with other agencies/personnel as needed.

• Assist in training less experienced personnel.

• Provide public health follow up and linkage to care activities as required by position.

• Some positions may require employee to meet patients at home, work or elsewhere to perform testing or conducting interviews, as needed.

Responsibilities - Supervisor and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of general public health programs, specifically those related to communicable disease.

• Knowledge of laws and regulations concerning communicable diseases prevention and control.

• Knowledge of laws and regulations concerning communicable disease control.

• Skill in prioritizing tasks and time management.

• Skill in oral and written communications, especially interviewing techniques.

• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with City employees and the public.

• Skill in recording data from interviews and investigations accurately.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation with a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university plus one (1) year of experience in public health outreach/ investigation or related field.

• Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Valid Texas Class C Driver's License at the time of hire and during employment, as required by position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in public health follow-up and or health outreach.

• Knowledge of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STI), including modes of transmission and prevention methods.

• Phlebotomy trained

• Experience working with multi-disciplinary teams

• Worked independently in the community environment.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Access, Excel, Word and Outlook)

Notes to Candidate:

Position Overview:

The Public Health Program Specialist IIcontacts partners and provides case management on patients. Follows up with clients to ensure they are receiving proper care. Counsels individuals on prevention of sexually transmitted infections. Work to create a plan of action for risk reduction techniques for patients. Trains and monitors new hires for the program. Provides quality assurance duties as assigned by supervision

Salary Range: $23.76 to $27.32

Location:

RBJ Health Center

General Work Schedule:

• Monday - Friday; 8:00 AMto 5:00 PM(Hybrid schedule available)

*Hours may vary due to operational needs. An alternative schedule and remote work/telework optionsmay beavailable, but this position requires a minimum of 40% per week in-office standard. Evenings and weekends may be required on occasion, especially during an emergency response.

Grant Funded Position:

This position is grant-funded, meaning its financial support comes from allocated funds that may be modified, reduced, or canceled at the discretion of the City of Austin or the grant provider.

WhoWe Are:

Austin Public Health(APH)works to ensure that the community is protected from disease and other public health threats, and to empower others to live healthier, safer lives. This position supports Austin Public Health's Mission and Core Purpose identified in theAustin Public Health Strategic Plan.

Visit our websiteto learn more about whatservices, programs, and resourcesour team atAustin Public Health provides to theGreater Austin community.

Why Join Us?

Meaningful Work

Contribute toservices and programsthat improve the lives of the people in our community. Your work directly enables our department to deliver tangibleresources, knowledge, andservicesin high-impact areas.

Innovation and Collaboration

Collaborate with diverse and talented teams, leverage technology, continuous improvement, and best practices to drive progress anddeliver meaningful services to the Greater Austin Area.

Professional Growth and Development

Achieve your professional goals.APHoffers opportunities to advance in multiple career paths, includingnursing,medical fields,program management,environmental health, finance, business administration, process improvement, and data analytics. Education assistance is available through our tuition reimbursement program, andotherfinancialand professional developmentsupport for continuing education, licenses, and certificationsmay be available.

Work-Life Balance

Enjoy a balanced lifestyle in a city renowned for its quality of life, outdoor activities, and cultural experiences. Our employees also enjoy the ability to work up to60% remotely, depending upon position and business needs.

Health and Wellness

The City of Austin is committed to providing cost-effective, sustainable benefits that assist employees in being physically and mentally healthy.For employees that are covered this includeslow-costmedical,dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, training opportunities and more.Click here to review the City of Austin's Employee Benefits Guide.

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Application Details:

A detailed, complete City of Austin employment application is required to help us better evaluate your qualifications.Please be thorough in completing the employment application and list all experience that is relevant to this position.

• If you are selected as the top candidate for a position, wemaybe contacting your current and former employerlisted on the applicationfor reference checks as a part of the pre-employmentverificationprocess.

• If you are identified as a top candidate, verification of your education, which may include High School graduation or GEDequivalent, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees, will be requireddepending on position requirements.

Additional Details:

• This position may require a skills assessment.

• TheAustinPublic HealthDepartment may closethis job postingat any timeafter it has been advertised for seven (7) days, please apply as soon as possible if interested.

• Please be aware that theJob Posting Close Datereflects thefinal day to apply,but the posting willclose at 11:59 PM the day before the date listed.All application steps, including attachments and submissions, must be fully completed before that time.

• We also recommend that yousave or print a copy of the job postingfor your records. Once a posting has closed, it will no longer be viewable in the system.

• This position will require a pre-employment Criminal Background Investigation (CBI).

Immunization Requirement:

Austin Public Health employees must comply with the department's immunization policy.Proof of having had certain vaccinations is required for employees that work in an environment that involves face-to-faceinteraction with pregnant women, infants, children, STI/TB clients, immunocompromised clients, and clients at high risk for TB on a routinebasis.

Tobacco-free Workplace:

The City of Austin is a tobacco-free workplace. Use of tobacco products and/or e-cigarettes is not permitted on any City of Austin worksite- including construction sites, parking lots, garages, or in personal vehicles parked on the premises.

Travel:

TheAustinPublic HealthDepartment is comprised of multiple facilities located throughoutthe GreaterAustinarea. If you are selected for this position, and meetthe Driver Safety Standards in the City of AustinDriver RecordEvaluationyou may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a ValidTexasClass "C" Driver's License.External New Hires must meetthe City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE)requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Hybrid Work Environment:

TheCity of AustinTelework Program is designed to empower employees and leaders to establish hybrid work arrangements that promote high levels of performance and engagement. TheCity of Austinhas an established work arrangement under which an employee is scheduled to work at least2days per weekat their designated worksite, depending on the position.Some positions mayrequire additional time at their designated worksite.

90 Day Provision for Additional Vacancy:

If the same or an additional vacancy occurs within theAustinPublic HealthDepartment in the same job title within 90 days after the start date of the top candidate, the additional position may be offered to another top candidate from the same candidate pool. This may include filling other vacancies with the same job title in other division/work locations within the AustinPublic HealthDepartment.Decisions on assigned selection may be made at the time of hire based on the business needs of the department.

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Links:

(APH Strategic Plan.pdf | Powered by Box)

(Austin Public Health | City of Austin | AustinTexas.gov)

( https://www.austintexas.gov/sites/default/files/files/Employment/new_hire_driver_safety_standards.pdf)

( https://www.austintexas.gov/department/active-employee-benefits)

( https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmXyHwXyMbg)

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