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Job Opportunities
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EPIDEMIOLOGY SPECIALIST-STD/HIV
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| Closing Date/Time: |
Tue. 12/01/09 11:59 PM Central Time
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| Salary: |
$1,549.49 - $1,704.44 Biweekly
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| Job Type: |
Regular Full-time |
| Location: |
Tarrant County, Texas
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- Provide testing, counseling and education on STDs and HIV.
- Conduct interviews with clients, identify and contact partners and associates to infection and discuss methods of risk reduction.
- Refer clients to services for STD/HIV treatment, mental health and addiction programs.
- Collaborate with other agencies and community based organizations for targeted activities such as screening, outreach and education.
Grant funded. POSITIONS MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME
AFTER A SUFFICIENT NUMBER OF APPLICATIONS IS RECEIVED |
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
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1. Documents and performs case management duties
2. Conducts interviews with positive clients
3. Conducts field record activities
4. Performs testing and counseling
5. Performs training on STD/HIV education
6. Works with physician, health care providers and community collaborations
7. Records searches
8. Maintains training and continuing education
9. Perform all other related duties involved in the operation of the Public Health Department as assigned or required |
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Minimum Requirements:
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To apply, must have a Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in the field of Public Health, Social Work or Community Outreach.
NOTE: YOU MUST FILL OUT THE WORK HISTORY and EDUCATION SECTIONS OF APPLICATION TO SHOW YOU HAVE YEARS OF EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION AS REQUIRED BY HIRING DEPARTMENT OR BE DISQUALIFIED. If hired, must provide proof of educational attainment at new hire processing.
Phlebotomist preferred.
Computer literate and bilingual preferred.
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Physical Demands and Work Environment & Other Requirements:
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| While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, stoop, lift, push and pull. |
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