HIV Prevention Consultant

Texas Health & Human Services Commission • Austin, TX

51d • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Prevention Program Manager, the Program Specialist V performs advanced (senior-level) consultative services and technical assistance work to promote the adoption of HIV, STD, and HCV prevention interventions. Using reports from multiple data sources, this position assists in the coordination of the evaluation, monitoring, and quality improvement efforts used to measure the performance of programs contracted to perform HIV prevention interventions. The position provides consultative services, monitoring, and technical assistance to program staff, governmental agencies, community organizations, medical providers, and the general public. The position composes detailed technical assistance and monitoring reports in collaboration with Contract Management Services. In response to state, federal, and legislative mandates, this position contributes to drafting work products, including program reports, contract procurements, and program operating policies and procedures. This position is considered a subject matter expert in HIV Prevention intervention within the HIV/STD Section and collaboratively with the HIV Prevention and Care Branch and the HIV/STD Epidemiology and Surveillance Branch. This position works under limited supervision, with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Knowledge of community-based health and social services programming for people living with HIV, such as Ryan White programming.
• Knowledge of HIV, STD and HCV prevention programming.
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal laws relating to HIV/STD/HCV (e.g., names reporting, partner notification).
• Knowledge of grant application and review process.
• Knowledge of customer service philosophy, displaying ability to provide customer friendly services to agencies and the public.
• Knowledge of High-Impact HIV Prevention strategies.
• Knowledge of current disease trends and population experiencing disparities and determinate of health
• Skills in clear and effective oral and written communication with culturally and professionally diverse audiences.
• Skills in organizing and writing reports using business English grammar and a professional/business writing style.
• Skills in conducting program oversight and evaluation.
• Skills in using Internet, MS Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint and other computer applications.
• Skills in developing and maintaining effective working relationships across organizational lines.
• Ability to work effectively in a team within the Branch and with interdisciplinary staff.
• Ability to be resourceful and apply initiative to assigned tasks with limited supervision.
• Ability to prioritize workload and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to take initiative in becoming involved with various work groups.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment in evaluating situations and making recommendations.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with local health agencies, community-based organizations, and local planning and services coordination groups.
• Ability to provide constructive and critical feedback and guidance to programs.
• Ability to assist in developing policies and procedures.
• Ability to identify problems and formulate solutions by developing/implementing logical, effective and realistic solutions.
• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with at least 2 years of HIV/STD or Public Health experience is required. Experience may be substituted for degree.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of general program and contract oversight if preferred.

Responsibilities

• Program Administration and Technical Assistance
• Program Monitoring
• Project Management
• Data Analysis and Reporting
• Other Duties

Benefits

• DSHS offers insurance coverage and other benefits available through the State of Texas Group Benefits Plan administered by the Employee Retirement System of Texas (ERS).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees