Public Health Representative III

Public Health Representative III

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Public Health Representative III for the department of Pediatrics at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. Implement status neutral HIV services for ongoing engagement in HIV prevention, care, and treatment regardless of a person's HIV status. Provides Pre and Post HIV test counseling in various settings including the Emergency Department using the New Jersey Department of Health HIV Testing Standards.

Among the key duties of this position are the following: Performs pre and post HIV test counseling for clients at risk for HIV at multiple sites. Provides risk reduction education to all clients and encourage repeat testing based on client risk assessment. Provides comprehensive/trauma informed needs assessment to all clients regardless of their HIV status and engage clients in continuous care and supportive services if needed to improve health and prevent new infections. Ensures that everyone tested for HIV receives a PrEP assessment and immediate link to PrEP Counselor as needed. Follows up with all clients regardless of their HIV status, to ensure proper referral and linkage to appropriate services. Solicits customer feedback to improve service and responds to requests for service and assistance. Provides status neutral services and referrals to all priority populations (behaviors putting them at high risk of HIV acquisition, have high HIV prevalence rates, have inconsistent engagement in care and treatment, and/or at increased risk of falling out of care and treatment).

FLSA - Exempt

Grade - 18S

Salary Details

Minimum Salary - 51988.000

Mid Range Salary - 61929.000

Maximum Salary - 72984.000

Benefits - Rutgers provides a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. The specific benefits vary based on the position and may include: Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options Employee and dependent educational benefits (when applicable) Life insurance coverage Employee discount programs

Position Status - Full Time

Working Hours

Standard Hours - 37.50

Daily Work Shift - Day

Work Arrangement - Consistent with the current application of Rutgers Policy 60.3.22 or the applicable provisions of relevant collective negotiations agreements, this position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement. Flexible work arrangements are not permanent, are subject to change or discontinuation, and contingent on the employee receiving approval in the View email address on click.appcast.io Application System.

Union Description - HPAE 5094

Payroll Designation - PeopleSoft

Seniority Unit

Terms of Appointment - Staff - 12 month

Position Pension Eligibility - ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience - Bachelor's Degree in a relevant field plus one (1) year community based social service experience. Equivalent education, experience and/or training may be substituted for the degree.

Certifications/Licenses - Valid driver's license. Willingness to travel to outside locations using own vehicle, if requested.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities - Three (3) years' experience, preferred. HIV Counselor certification (if applicable, HIV Counselor refresher within the past 5 years) and bilingual skills (English/Spanish) highly preferred. Experience working in medical/clinical setting highly preferred. Experience working with electronic medical records (EMR) highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

Equipment Utilized

Physical Demands and Work Environment - Physical Demands: Job requires standing on feet multiple hours at a time, walking within the hospital complex, navigating stairs, elevators, etc. Ability to safely operate motor vehicle. Work Environment: Office environment. Moderate noise.

Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number - 26ST1742

Posting Open Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

Regional Campus - Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)

Home Location Campus - Downtown New Brunswick

City - New Brunswick

State - NJ

Location Details

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