HIV PREVENTION HEALTH EDUCATOR 2 - MARIETTA

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Exceptional Benefits Include:
·     13 Paid Holidays
·     3 Weeks Annual Leave
·     3 Weeks Sick Leave
·     Flexibility within or core working hours of M- F 8 am – 5 pm
·     Hybrid teleworking options for eligible positions
·     Employer 401K match
·     Student Loan Repayment
·     Employee Education Reimbursement
·     Payroll Deductible Health Benefits
·     Pension Plan
·     Flexible Spending Accounts
·     Worksite Wellness Activities
·     Employee Recognition Program
·     Diverse Workforce
·     Opportunities for Advancement

Purpose of the Position: Under general supervision, promotes, maintains, and improves individual and community health by assisting individuals and communities to adopt healthy behaviors and preventing the spread of HIV. Collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs designed to encourage healthy lifestyles, policies, and environments. Performs HIV testing, counseling, outreach, and linkage to care for high-risk residents in the community. Ensures implementation of timely disease intervention strategies to decrease the prevalence of HIV and STDs. Other duties as assigned. This is a grant-funded position under HIV Prevention. This position works to promote and protect the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas Counties.

Essential Functions (include, but are not limited to):
·        Assesses community health needs to focus HIV Prevention efforts on target populations
·        Provides community outreach activities to relevant communities with a focus on mem who have sex with men, transgender women, and people of color communities
·        Provides educational programs and participates in community health fairs to enhance public understanding of HIV/AIDS and biomedical prevention tools

Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university and one (1) year of experience in public health education or one (1) year of experience at the lower level Hlth Educator 1 (HCP030) or position equivalent.
 
Preferred Job-Related Skills:Experience with HIV prevention activities, HIV Counseling & Testing certification, HIV and STD surveillance activities. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Valid Georgia Driver’s license with a good driving history.
 
Work Conditions & Physical Demands: This position does require some physical exertion. May require some lifting, but no more than 50 lbs. Not always a sedentary position; will require some walking and long periods of standing. Requires flexibility of working in general office environment, clinic environment, and community outreach. Will require working directly with blood-borne pathogens.
 
Remote Work: – Employees authorized for remote/hybrid work must reside and perform their job duties exclusively within the state of Georgia. Remote/hybrid work arrangements outside the state are not permitted under current policy.
 
Salary Information: $ 43,903 Annually / Pay Grade I
*** Current state employees’ salary will be subject to State Personnel Board rule provisions. You may qualify for a higher salary based on your current pay grade and the pay grade of the position.If you have questions regarding salary, please do not hesitate to contact HR***
 
Applications Accepted: *THIS POSITION WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL FILLED AND IS SUBJECT TO CLOSE AT ANY TIME ONCE A SATISFACTORY APPLICANT POOL HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED
 
Cobb and Douglas Public Health a nationally accredited health department, headquartered in Marietta, Georgia since 1920 promotes and protects the health and safety of the residents of Cobb and Douglas counties in partnership with several other agencies. CDPH is an equal opportunity employer, and does not discriminate based on age, genetics, pregnancy, gender, gender identity or expression, color, disability, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, race or religion.
 
TO APPLY: In order to successfully apply for a position; the hiring agency requires interested applicants to complete the Cobb & Douglas Public Health’s Online Employment Application. This job application can be found at: www.cdph-ess.com. Click on "Employment Opportunities" and locate this position, click “Apply” and begin your application process.    

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Thank you for your interest in CDPH. 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.
 
Requirements for this position may be subject to: Pre-Employment Drug Screening, Criminal Background Check/Fingerprinting, Previous Employment Reference Check, Specific Immunizations, Motor vehicle check, and/or Education and/or Licensure verification.
 
If you require accommodations under the American Disability Act (ADA), email request by the closing date of this announcement to: Natasha.Hart@dph.ga.gov

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The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services.
Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.