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Prevention Specialist Function: The function of this position is to provide HIV/AIDS, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Hepatitis C prevention education and testing in the communities served by Positive Connections. This position will conduct education activities (traditional/face-to-face in the community, and internet-based/virtual) to individuals, groups, and communities most heavily impacted by HIV. This person will meet one-on-one with individuals who need and request information and will provide regularly scheduled in-office testing, outreach education, and presentations upon request to community agencies, organizations, and institutions. In addition, this position requires collaboration with existing testing agencies and the identification of new education opportunities to locate individuals with HIV, who are unaware of their status. This position will work closely with Positive Connections Early Intervention Specialist, other community agencies, KDHE’s Disease Intervention Specialists and Linkage to Care Coordinators. Duties: Complete and maintain all training and certifications required by the Kansas Department of Health and Environment, including venipuncture training Provide HIV testing (both rapid and through blood draws), health and education information, and HIV risk reduction interventions to individuals at high risk of HIV infection Provide information and/or make appropriate referrals to individuals who contact Positive Connections with questions and/or concerns Conduct HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Hepatitis C testing and behavior change counseling both in the office and in outreach settings Ensure blood is spun and refrigerated within two hours of blood draw and deliver blood to the KHEL twice per week. Ensure urine is processed withing two hours of specimen collection, refrigerated, and delivered to KHEL twice per week. Conduct education activities on a regularly scheduled basis for the purpose of establishing relationships, and providing prevention education information and materials with other community organizations Conduct controls and complete the appropriate paperwork as required Conduct pre-release education and ongoing education groups at the Women’s Correctional Facility, Mirrors, Shawnee County Jail and any other facilities as requested. In the course of these educational presentations, provide testing as requested Complete and oversee the completion of all paperwork or we- based reporting as required by KDHE and by Positive Connections Ensure that testing room temperatures are maintained, and test logs completed and submitted as required by KDHE lab Order supplies and maintain an inventory of prevention supplies Use social media weekly to promote HIV, and STI testing and education Deliver HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea and Hepatitis C test results and make referrals as appropriate (DIS, LTC, STI treatment and Hep C treatment) Participate in quarterly prevention calls as scheduled by KDHE Complete daily time and effort report Train other agency staff in testing, paperwork and procedures as needed Provide “back-up” to other staff when they are absent or unavailable to perform their duties, including answering phones and greeting incoming visitors Other duties as assigned.
Medical Case Manager
Function: The function of the Medical Case Manager is to provide direct Medical Case Management services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Kansas Public Health Regions 4 and 6. This position will require time in our Topeka and our Riley County offices.
Duties: In accordance with the State of Kansas Ryan White Part B Program Standards of Care conduct Medical Case Management services including, but not limited to: Initial assessment of service needs Development of a comprehensive, individualized service plan Coordination of services required to implement the plan Client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan Periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary over the life of the client Documentation of all activities relating to the client, assessment, service plan, etc. in the appropriate database as designated by the State of Kansas and Positive Connections Attend all mandatory Medical Case Management trainings and meetings as outlined in the State of Kansas Ryan White Part B Program Standards of Care and maintain compliance with the Medical Case Management requirements as outlined in the Medical Case Management Requirements Form Provide professional representation of the agency at meetings as designated by the Executive Director Other Duties as Assigned
Job Requirements: An RN with BSN or Social Worker with BSW or other related health or human services degree from an accredited college or university is preferred; however, equivalent experience providing case management will be considered. Knowledge of or experience working with individuals who are living with HIV/AIDS is a plus. Requires knowledge of diverse population bases including cultural, racial/ethnic, linguistic, geographic, economic, demographic, sexual orientation, and gender identity to ensure equitable service provision to all clients. The person in this position must have knowledge of community resources or be willing to learn them. A valid driver’s license, proof of insurance and reliable transportation are requirements of the position. This position requires a self-starter, who can work with a minimum of supervision, while still maintaining a high level of communication with the Executive Director and other team members.
Positive Connections office hours are Monday, Wednesday and Thursday 8am-5pm, Tuesday 8am-7pm, and Friday 8am-12pm. Send your cover letter and resume to [email protected]