HUMAN Services Program Analyst - 64005917 1

Human Services Program Analyst

This is a regional Human Services Program Analyst position with the Department of Health in Lee County. This position is responsible for the Linkage Re-Engagement Coordination (LRC) for Lee, Collier, and Hendry/Glades Counties. The incumbent is responsible for developing, implementing, and maintaining activities associated with linking newly diagnosed within 30 days of their diagnosis and re-engaging previously diagnosed HIV-positive individuals into the HIV/AIDS system of care within local Area/County.

This position functions under the supervision of the Area 8 HIV/AIDS Program Coordinator and requires that the individual possesses a high degree of technical knowledge of diseases, healthcare services, principles and methods of epidemiology and the ability to collect, compile, and analyze data from a Data-to-Care standpoint.

The LRC will also coordinate with HIV/AIDS providers and CBOS, local surveillance, STD, HIV prevention and care programs to assist with Data-to-Care linkage and re-engagement activities for the area/county.

This position is classified as a sensitive position. Incumbent handles protected health information on a need-to-know basis following Department of Health, HIPAA and Information Security and privacy policy. Employee abides by State/Federal laws governing health information. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality, security, privacy, and integrity of protected health information.

Patient Care:

• Coordinates with and act as a liaison to linkage and prevention specialist in Tallahassee to ensure Linkage to Care (LTC) assigned field records in the STARS database and the Linkage module are followed up on and closed out in a timely manner.
• Maintains a case load on assigned clients and participate in clinics to assist HIV diagnosed and exposed individuals with scheduling and transportation to and from medical appointments and other program related activities.
• Regularly monitors the status of all Linkage To Care (LTC) field records and lab reports for the region/all the seven counties and provide technical assistance and training to DOH and community partners to ensure the accuracy of linkage outcomes and timeliness of record closure.

Linkage and Re-Engagement Specific:

• Ensures all assigned cases are linked to care within 30 days and proof of linkage such as labs, prescription or list of medication is attached or documented in the close section of the Linkage module.
• Acts as the primary contact for the HIV/AIDS Section Linkage Team and participates on regular linkage/re-engagement calls and provide regular updates to the HAPC and the HIV/AIDS Section on any successes, challenges, or changes experienced with linkage/re-engagement efforts.
• Coordinates with local HIV/AIDS surveillance and STD program staff to ensure Data-to-Care line lists are worked in a timely manner.
• Communicates regularly with surveillance, the HAPC, the DIS/STD and other staff to assist with linkage and re-engagement activities for area 8. Ensures information about each linkage/re-engagement is accurately documented and provided to surveillance staff for submission with the line list documentation once complete.

Prevention:

• Provides education to community partners, HIV/STD in service to medical providers as well as participating in community outreach to promote PrEP, nPEP, Test & Treat awareness.
• Develops a Linkage and re-engagement strategy in conjunction with other members of the unit and performs home visits, hospital visits, jail visits, and school visits as needed, monitor medications, keep accurate records and educate the family on all aspects of current HIV care and prevention method.
• Promotes new strategies aimed at reducing the occurrence of new diagnosis and initiatives that support viral suppression.
• Work collaboratively with DOH clinics, local HIV Clinics and hospitals to coordinate access to Test & Treat, nPEP and PrEP services to discordant couples and other miscellaneous related duties as assigned.

Activities and Documentation:

• Attends conferences/educational programs and participates in local and