Public Health Representative HIV / AIDS Prevention - Health Services Division

Description

The Hamilton County Health Department has a responsibility to respond quickly and efficiently when public health emergencies occur. All Hamilton County Health Department employees are responsible for ensuring their contact information is current and they are accessible should a public health emergency arise. The Hamilton County Health Department maintains a call down system to store contact information and mobilize staff in the event of an emergency. During a public health emergency, all staff are required to respond should a call to mobilize be made. During a public health emergency, work hours for any and all Hamilton County Health Department employees are subject to modification to meet the needs of the community.

Under general supervision, locates, contacts, and refers people who need medical attention related to exposure to communicable diseases (CD’s). Provides intervention, prevention, and education related to preventable disease transmission, including HIV/AIDS, STD, TB, and/or immunization/vaccination. Assesses Ryan White eligibility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, physical requirements, knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics. This list of tasks is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY, and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by incumbents of this class.)

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a Bachelor of Science Degree in Public Health, Nursing, Health Education, Social Work, or a closely related field and one (1) year of experience in a related field. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Certification for a Disease Intervention Specialist and CPR Certification must be obtained within 3 months of date of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Work requires irregular working hours in high-risk environments including exposure to mentally ill and unstable individuals and exposure to air, water, and blood borne pathogens related to the transmission of STD’s or from contagious diseases preventable by immunization. May assist with routine lab work such as blood draws and specimen collection; occasional contact with infectious diseases.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Any overtime hours offered in this position are not guaranteed, are an estimate, and are subject to change.

All positions within Hamilton County Government are considered work in-person and require regular and punctual attendance.

All positions within Hamilton County Government may require work on Holidays or weekends. Additionally, irregular hours and shift work may be required, including possible extension of shift hours, at times with short notice.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Hamilton County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provision of services. A copy of Hamilton County's Equal Employment Opportunity Plan (EEOP) & Utilization Report is available on the County’s Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Office home page. https://www.hamiltontn.gov/Department_EqualEmploymentOpportunityOffice.aspx

Hamilton County offers medical insurance, life insurance, paid leave, and paid holidays to Full Time and Skimp (25 hours per week) employees. Full time employees also receive Retirement.