Public Health Program Specialist I

City of Austin

1d • $22 - $25 • Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, provide program-specific outreach and/or investigation activities of communicable diseases. 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 and/or informational interviews. Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program. Answer citizen questions and provide assistance. Conduct public health investigations as required by position. Counsel physicians, laboratories, clinics, etc. about disease reporting requirements Research information as requested and/or needed. Perform program-specific outreach activities such as TB/HIV/STI education, testing and counseling. Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection. Compile data/information and prepare reports. Some positions may require employee to meet patients at home, work or elsewhere to administer medications or perform testing, as needed.

Requirements

• Graduation with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university.
• Related experience may substitute for education up to a maximum of four (4) years.
• Knowledge of general public health programs, specifically those related to communicable diseases.
• 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.
• Valid Texas Class C Driver’s License at the time of hire and maintain during employment, as necessary for position.

Nice To Haves

• Experience providing sexual health services in any capacity.
• Knowledge of communicable diseases and transmission.
• Knowledge of HIV care continuum.
• Ability to work after hours / weekends.

Responsibilities

• Counsel individuals on prevention of communicable diseases e.g. HIV, STIs, TB, etc.
• Conduct fact-finding and/or informational interviews.
• Refer citizens to appropriate agency or program.
• Answer citizen questions and provide assistance.
• Conduct public health investigations as required by position.
• Counsel physicians, laboratories, clinics, etc. about disease reporting requirements
• Research information as requested and/or needed.
• Perform program-specific outreach activities such as TB/HIV/STI education, testing and counseling.
• Perform phlebotomy and specimen collection.
• Compile data/information and prepare reports.
• Some positions may require employee to meet patients at home, work or elsewhere to administer medications or perform testing, as needed.

Benefits

• Low-cost medical, dental, vision
• Paid leave time
• Highly competitive retirement plan
• Training opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Other financial and professional development support for continuing education, licenses, and certifications may be available.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level