Public Health Specialist at Alliance for Positive Health | New York, United States | Rezi

Public Health Specialist at Alliance for Positive Health

Public Health Specialist

Alliance for Positive Health · New York, United States

4 days ago

Public Health Specialist

Alliance for Positive Health · New York, United States

4 days ago
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About the Role

Engage difficult to reach HIV+ individuals or those at high risk. Link and retain clients in health care and assist them to maintain medication regimens. Conduct confidential HIV/syphilis/HCV testing and STI screening. Coordinate with Public Health Support Specialists and other team members. Services provided throughout our 15-county region.

Responsibilities

  • Incorporate best practices regarding confidentiality into all job duties and communications in accordance with Article 27-F, HIPAA, Alliance for Positive Health policies and procedures and other applicable regulations.
  • Engage HIV+ and high-risk individuals who are not in care or sporadically in care.
  • Employ techniques to actively support clients in activities that improve their health outcomes.
  • Address and remove barriers to enable client access to all necessary components of health care.
  • Conduct home visits and/or meet clients at designated service providers and community locations to increase accessibility.
  • Conduct confidential HIV/syphilis/HCV testing and STI screening, as applicable, in venues serving targeted communities according to NYS DOH guidelines.
  • Work with Public Health Support Specialists to engage clients into care and treatment and support services.
  • Provide syringes to individuals identified as needing and refer to harm reduction services.
  • Incorporate the Transtheoretical Model of Behavior Change, as applicable, into all aspects of programming.
  • Conduct multidisciplinary case conferences.
  • Coordinate services and referrals with service and clinical providers that facilitate clients’ engagement and retention in care.
  • Negotiate and advocate on behalf of clients for services that support self-sufficiency and self-management.
  • Maintain accurate records in accordance with New York state regulations and agency protocols.
  • Maintain documentation and statistics on activities to comply with reporting requirements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation required.
  • Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong community engagement and liaison abilities.
  • Highly organized with strong attention to detail and time management skills.
  • Ability to maintain professional boundaries with clients and providers in line with agency and grant requirements.
  • Commitment to fostering an inclusive, respectful environment that supports growth and mutual respect across diverse backgrounds.

Work Type

  • full-time

Experience Level

  • Relevant human services experience preferred.
  • Familiarity with target populations and service systems strongly preferred.

Education Level

  • Associate’s degree in Human Services, Public Health, or related field (Bachelor’s preferred).