GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS CONSULTANT II - 64053187
About The Position
This is a highly responsible professional position in the Bureau of Communicable Diseases, HIV/AIDS Section, strengthening linkage services for HIVE-infected persons in accordance with the HIV National Strategic Plan, Goal 2: Improve HIV-Related Health Outcomes of People with HIV (PWH). This position will oversee direct linkage to care activities throughout the state. This position reports to the Linkage Team Leader for the Prevention Section. Monitors and examine the system of linkage to care in each county, which includes identifying barriers to linkage, adherence, and retention gaps in services; and trends in demographics, geography, origin of test sites or medical provider. Provides training and technical assistance to regional and local linkage field staff on linkage, adherence, and retention expectations and outcomes. Monitors linkage to care in linkage modules (CTLS) and assist areas of the state that have lower than average linkage and retention rates by providing technical assistance/training. Conduct quarterly conference calls with linkage to care field staff to share program updates and best practices. Collaborates with the Surveillance Section on Data to Care (02C} linkage activities and outcomes. Monitors and analyzes linkage, D2C, and re-engagement to care data related to Ending the Epidemic (EHE). Generates weekly and monthly reports identifying those in need of medical care and relays information to field staff to facilitate linkage to those services. Monitors and evaluates the outcomes of area re-engagement in care pilot projects. Participates in community/state meetings, workgroups, and/or calls with designated DOH HIV/AIDS staff, national partners, and community members that address linkage to care/02C, retention, and adherence for high-risk populations. Assist with the development of D2C materials and resources for linkage and re-engagement in care. Identifies strategies for successful linkage and re-engagement in care to improve continuity of care for PWH. Provides technical assistance to linkage field staff on D2C linkage policies and procedures. Reviews linkage error reports and ensures D2C records are followed up on and dispositioned according to Department standards. Collaborate with STD and Hepatitis Section to review weekly STARS Critical Task List. Prompts linkage staff to follow-up on open records and disposition them in a timely manner. Provides updates Department's Standards of Care and Linkage Module Resource Guide. Attends meetings with Data Integration Team to review enhancements to the linkage reporting system. Updates and maintains linkage field staff contact listing. Assist in the preparation of quarterly/annual reports and other written documents as assigned. Ensure updated Information on the linkage team is maintained on the website. Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Knowledge of monitoring and evaluation methods.
- Knowledge of program management.
- Ability to analyze and interpret data.
- Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to train others.
- Experience providing technical assistance and consultative services.
- Experience with evaluation and expansion of programs of service in public agencies and local government.
- Ability to learn and communicate effectively, orally and in writing, in English.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science degree
- Two years or more of experience
Responsibilities
- Monitors and examines the system of linkage to care in each county, identifying barriers to linkage, adherence, and retention gaps in services, and trends in demographics, geography, and origin of test sites or medical provider.
- Provides training and technical assistance to regional and local linkage field staff on linkage, adherence, and retention expectations and outcomes.
- Monitors linkage to care in linkage modules (CTLS) and assists areas of the state with lower than average linkage and retention rates by providing technical assistance/training.
- Conducts quarterly conference calls with linkage to care field staff to share program updates and best practices.
- Collaborates with the Surveillance Section on Data to Care (D2C) linkage activities and outcomes.
- Monitors and analyzes linkage, D2C, and re-engagement to care data related to Ending the Epidemic (EHE).
- Generates weekly and monthly reports identifying those in need of medical care and relays information to field staff to facilitate linkage to those services.
- Monitors and evaluates the outcomes of area re-engagement in care pilot projects.
- Participates in community/state meetings, workgroups, and/or calls with designated DOH HIV/AIDS staff, national partners, and community members that address linkage to care/D2C, retention, and adherence for high-risk populations.
- Assists with the development of D2C materials and resources for linkage and re-engagement in care.
- Identifies strategies for successful linkage and re-engagement in care to improve continuity of care for PWH.
- Provides technical assistance to linkage field staff on D2C linkage policies and procedures.
- Reviews linkage error reports and ensures D2C records are followed up on and dispositioned according to Department standards.
- Collaborates with STD and Hepatitis Section to review weekly STARS Critical Task List.
- Prompts linkage staff to follow-up on open records and disposition them in a timely manner.
- Provides updates on the Department's Standards of Care and Linkage Module Resource Guide.
- Attends meetings with the Data Integration Team to review enhancements to the linkage reporting system.
- Updates and maintains linkage field staff contact listing.
- Assists in the preparation of quarterly/annual reports and other written documents as assigned.
- Ensures updated information on the linkage team is maintained on the website.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Annual and Sick Leave benefits
- Nine paid holidays and one Personal Holiday each year
- State Group Insurance coverage options, including health, life, dental, vision, and other supplemental insurance options
- Retirement plan options, including employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Tuition waivers
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
