Public Health Follow-Up Consultant

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Functional Title: Public Health Follow-Up Consultant
Job Title: Program Specialist IV
Agency: Dept of State Health Services
Department: STD Public Health Follow-up
Posting Number: 16670
Closing Date: 10/06/2026
Posting Audience: Internal and External
Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
Salary Range: $4,263.16 - $5,521.16
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Salary Group: TEXAS-B-20
Shift: Day
Additional Shift:
Telework: Eligible for Telework
Travel: Up to 30%
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full Time/Part Time: Full time
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
Facility Location:
Job Location City: AUSTIN
Job Location Address: 201 W HOWARD LN STE 200
Other Locations:
MOS Codes: 16GX,60C0,611X,612X,63G0,641X,712X,86M0,8U000,OS,OSS,PERS,YN,YNS

The Program Specialist IV is responsible for ensuring organizations that enter into a written agreement with the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) to provide HIV, STD and HCV programs deliver services that are consistent with the needs of the population to be served and are in accordance with State and Federal mandates and program requirements. Ensure compliance with these requirements through formal site reviews, technical assistance visits and desktop reviews.

Works under minimal supervision, with considerable latitude for the exercise of independent initiative, judgment and action.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

Evaluates and assesses regional and local health departments’ HIV/STD and DSHS programs that conduct STD disease intervention and HIV prevention activities. Develops and implements effective techniques for evaluating programs. Schedules, plans and conducts the on-site desktop and formal program evaluations and technical assistance visits according to procedures. Reviews relevant documentation and observes programmatic activities as they relate to the delivery of effective and efficient services.

Works with program staff at all levels to adequately assess quality service delivery. Assists programs in identifying trends, barriers to program implementation and achievement of program objectives. Provides technical assistance for addressing programmatic barriers. Assures that evaluations and relevant documents are completed. Submits reports to agencies according to procedure within required time frame. Performs follow-up site visits to ensure that recommendations are implemented in accordance with program review findings.

Implements DSHS Sanction Policy when needed. Analyzes the program corrective action plans to determine if required program improvements have been implemented and result in improved service delivery. (35%)

Plans, develops, coordinates, implements, delivers and evaluates training programs and technical assistance for DSHS employees, contractors, and public and private health care professionals. Delivers customized courses in response to needs identified. Assists in developing and evaluating trainings statewide through direct observation, co-training, constructive feedback and support. Analyzes program performance by reviewing program reports and data and making recommendations for program improvement.

Guides, directs and provides technical assistance to HIV/STD programs by telephone, on-site, or in writing. Communications may include interpreting DSHS and funders’ program standards, administrative and program requirements, policies and guidelines. When on-site, the consultant may demonstrate services delivery techniques to program staff in traditional and non-traditional settings. Observes program staff delivering services and provides feedback to staff. Consults with program supervisors when staff improvement is necessary.

Promotes program staff development by identifying training needs. Reviews program reports and provides information to program managers about performance and reporting issues. (20%)

Initiates and assists in program…