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Hiring Agency:

Health & Human Services - Agency 25



Location:

Lincoln Job Posting



Hiring Rate:

$22.686



Classification Salary Range:

$22.69 - $33.44



Job Posting:

JR2024-00005912 STI Prevention Coordinator - Public Health (Open)



Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed):



Job Description:

DHHS Public Health Division needs a specialist to coordinate the prevention, outreach, intervention, and education activities to stop the spread of STI's which can have devastating effects if left untreated!


Job duties:


* Provide STI prevention, outreach, education, and intervention.
* Develop and conduct in-person and online training, serve as a community resource and STI subject matter expert.
* Track and monitor grant deliverables, and assist STI Program Manager with grant writing and activities.
* Perform timely partner services and case management, conduct comprehensive interviews of cases and contacts, follow up with patients diagnosed with STIs.
* Document disease intervention specialist (DIS) activities, work to ensure patient treatment and testing.
* Participate in community events and outreach, maintain knowledge of disease trends and outbreaks, and participate in outreach and preparedness planning and events.



Requirements / Qualifications:




Minimum Qualifications: Post high school coursework/training in community health education, biological science, adult/continuing education or related field AND experience in public/community health education activities with responsibility for developing and evaluating health education programs; determining health needs; preparing educational and informational materials, training aids, and presentations; or conferring with individuals and groups to exchange information pertinent to community health education programs.



Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in a field related to public health, social services, human services, program administration, or other relevant field. Experience will be considered as an alternative to a formal degree.



Other: Valid Driver's License



Schedule: M-F 8am-5pm with some flexibility



Helpful knowledge, skills, and abilities:



Knowledge of STIs/HIV, formal Disease Intervention Specialist or related training,



Skills: interviewing, problem-solving, and active listening skills, critical thinking, and resolution skills; case management and time management; and computer skills.



Ability to multitask, establish effective working relationships with community providers and partners;ability to work independently, and work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team.






Benefits



We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation.


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Equal Opportunity Statement



The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics.



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