Health Educator

Requisition No: 27226

Agency: Department of Health

Working Title: HEALTH EDUCATOR - 64006547

Position Number: 64006547

Salary: $32,000.00 - $34,500.00

Posting Closing Date: 03/15/2018

This is a highly professional position with lead responsible for linking Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) positive clients to care in Area 8 (Lee, Collier, Hendry/Glades, Charlotte, Desoto and Sarasota Counties). This is regional ARTAS (Anti-Retroviral Treatment and Access Services) Health Educator position. This position will work with the current Human Immunodeficiency Virus/Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes (HIV/AIDS) and Sexual Transmitted Disease (STD) intervention staff to identify clients that are not in care. The position will locate the client and offer services including care, treatment and referrals to social services. This position will work with community partners in the identification of those out of care clients and those clients that have been released from the county jail. This position is classified as a sensitive position. The Incumbent handles protected health information on a “need to know” basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security Policy, Protocols and Procedures. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible to maintain confidentiality, security, privacy and integrity of protected health information.

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