HIV Linkage Coordinator

Pay Grade: H

We protect lives. The Georgia Department of Public Health is the lead agency entrusted by the people of Georgia to proudly protect lives and promote healthy lifestyles in diverse communities statewide. We are committed to preventing disease, injury, and disability; promoting health and well-being; and preparing the State of Georgia for responding to disasters.

As a member of the Georgia Department of Public Health team, you will join a passionate group of individuals who are dedicated to making an impact. No matter your role, you will individually contribute to protecting the lives of all Georgians while receiving a wide range of benefits, so you can:

• Make a Professional Impact – Build your career where it matters and protect lives in the community where you live, work, and play
• Enjoy Workplace Flexibility
  – Experience flexibility in how you work so you can be your best self for you and Georgia Residents
• Work with a Dynamic and Diverse Team
  – Collaborative and inclusive way of working where employees share ideas and leverage collective strengths
• Achieve Career Longevity – Countless opportunities for continuous learning/development that support a long-term career
• Take Part in a Hands-on Working Culture – Unique culture of active engagement and problem-solving, no matter your role
• Feel Pride in Where you Work – Be part of making an impact in public health alongside dedicated people just like you

The Northeast Health District’s HIV Prevention Program is seeking a qualified professional to provide HIV prevention, testing, counseling, outreach, and linkage-to-care services throughout the district. This position plays a key role in connecting individuals diagnosed with HIV to medical care and supporting individuals seeking access to PrEP and other prevention services.

The selected candidate will implement the Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access to Services (ARTAS) intervention and work collaboratively with healthcare providers, public health programs, and community partners to identify individuals who are not currently engaged in HIV care and assist them with accessing and maintaining appropriate services. The position also conducts community-based outreach and testing, maintains program data, monitors service outcomes, and assists with quality improvement activities.

• Link HIV-positive individuals to care, including perinatal care coordination.
• Provide community outreach, point-of-care testing and counseling services as needed.
• Provide referrals and linkage into PrEP program and partner services.
• Assist with developing and implementing strategies to identify individuals living with HIV who are not currently engaged in care and facilitate their re‑engagement in services.
• Actively collaborate with other public health programs, participate in work groups and committees.
• Implement program quality assurance and quality improvement projects and goals.
• Prepare and submit monthly service reports and quarterly narratives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

• Experience working in HIV prevention, HIV care, sexual health, infectious disease, or a related public health program.
• Experience providing community outreach, health education, counseling, case management, care coordination, or linkage-to-care services.
• Experience providing HIV testing, point-of-care testing, risk‑reduction counseling, or other community‑based health screening services.
• Knowledge of HIV prevention strategies, including PrEP, and resources available to individuals living with or at increased risk for HIV.
• Experience with the Anti-Retroviral Treatment and…