Metro Nashville Government
Program Specialist 2 - STD / HIV
Metro Nashville Government, Nashville, Tennessee, United States, 37247
Program Specialist 2 - STD / HIV
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Program Specialist 2 - STD / HIV
Salary
$50,646.98 Annually
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Type
Full Time Health Civil Service
Job Number
HEA07527
Department
Health
Opening Date
11/15/2024
Closing Date
11/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Description
This position provides HIV pre and post-test counseling at the Downtown Detention Center located at 448 Second Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201.
This position will work nights from 4:30pm to 1:00am.
Typical Duties
Provides educational information regarding STD/HIV in order to increase community awareness, knowledge, and prevention.
Provides direct services in a clinic, non-clinical, correctional, and non-traditional setting.
Conducts pre and post-test counseling services for patients taking an HIV test.
Counsel’s patients on HIV and STD prevention measures, test results, program services, and procedural guidelines.
Assist/provide oral swab screening via HIV OraQuick and assist/provide screening for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Accurately and promptly documents services and observations in the client’s record.
Collect laboratory specimens as needed; attends training and in-service classes as appropriate.
Gain support and cooperation of public officials, community groups and agencies relative to health information concerns.
Assists in the development, promotion and implementation of a variety of health information, STD / HIV screenings, and education programs.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma.
Effective written and oral communications skills, group presentation skills and ability to operate audio-visual equipment.
Must be able to work a regular schedule consistently.
Must be willing to submit and able to pass Davidson County Sheriff’s Office background check as condition of employment.
Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
College degree.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Familiarity with venipuncture.
History of working with diverse populations and working as member of interdisciplinary team.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
01
Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ?
Yes
No
02
What is your highest level of education?
Less than High School or GED
High School or GED
Nursing Diploma
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Advanced Degree
03
Are you willing to submit and able to pass Davidson County Sheriff's Office background check as condition of employment ?
Yes
No
04
Do you have any familiarity with venipuncture ?
Yes
No
05
If required are you willing to take a drug screening ?
Yes
No
06
I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.
Yes
Required Question
Agency
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx
Apply
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Program Specialist 2 - STD / HIV
Salary
$50,646.98 Annually
Location
Nashville, TN
Job Type
Full Time Health Civil Service
Job Number
HEA07527
Department
Health
Opening Date
11/15/2024
Closing Date
11/24/2024 11:59 PM Central
Description
Benefits
Questions
Position Description
This position provides HIV pre and post-test counseling at the Downtown Detention Center located at 448 Second Avenue North, Nashville, TN 37201.
This position will work nights from 4:30pm to 1:00am.
Typical Duties
Provides educational information regarding STD/HIV in order to increase community awareness, knowledge, and prevention.
Provides direct services in a clinic, non-clinical, correctional, and non-traditional setting.
Conducts pre and post-test counseling services for patients taking an HIV test.
Counsel’s patients on HIV and STD prevention measures, test results, program services, and procedural guidelines.
Assist/provide oral swab screening via HIV OraQuick and assist/provide screening for gonorrhea and chlamydia.
Accurately and promptly documents services and observations in the client’s record.
Collect laboratory specimens as needed; attends training and in-service classes as appropriate.
Gain support and cooperation of public officials, community groups and agencies relative to health information concerns.
Assists in the development, promotion and implementation of a variety of health information, STD / HIV screenings, and education programs.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma.
Effective written and oral communications skills, group presentation skills and ability to operate audio-visual equipment.
Must be able to work a regular schedule consistently.
Must be willing to submit and able to pass Davidson County Sheriff’s Office background check as condition of employment.
Valid class “D” driver’s license, use of personal vehicle, and maintenance of valid personal vehicle insurance as required by Tennessee Law.
Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
College degree.
Bilingual (English/Spanish).
Familiarity with venipuncture.
History of working with diverse populations and working as member of interdisciplinary team.
Full-time, Civil Service positions -
10 Vacation Days per year (increasing after 5 years of service)
1 Sick Day per month
12 Paid Holidays per year
Public Safety - Sworn and Civilian positions -
20 vacation days per year
3 Personal days per year
1 Sick Day per month
12 paid holidays per year
Part-time, Non Civil Service positions - Visit HR and Benefits webpages for more information.
Full-time, Non Civil Service positions - contact hiring department for benefits information
Seasonal/Temporary positions - no benefits offered.
01
Are you a current Metro Public Health Employee ?
Yes
No
02
What is your highest level of education?
Less than High School or GED
High School or GED
Nursing Diploma
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Advanced Degree
03
Are you willing to submit and able to pass Davidson County Sheriff's Office background check as condition of employment ?
Yes
No
04
Do you have any familiarity with venipuncture ?
Yes
No
05
If required are you willing to take a drug screening ?
Yes
No
06
I understand that all related work history/experience, education, certifications and/or licenses must be reflected on my application for this position. I further understand that an incomplete or misleading application may result in disqualification.
Yes
Required Question
Agency
Metropolitan Government of Nashville & Davidson County
Address
Human Resources Department 700 President Ronald Reagan Way, Suite 201 Nashville, Tennessee, 37210
Phone
(615) 862-6640
Website
http://www.nashville.gov/Human-Resources/Employment-Opportunities.aspx
Apply
Please verify your email address Verify Email