Job Description

Marion County Public Health Department is an organization that celebrates diversity, and seeks to employ a diverse workforce. We actively encourage all individuals to apply for employment and to seek advancement opportunities. Marion County Public Health Department also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities as required by law. For additional questions please contact us at: hrmail@hhcorp.org.

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position will play a leading role in helping diagnose, treat, prevent, and respond to end the HIV epidemic. This position works under the Ryan White Part A/MAI (Minority AIDS Initiative), and the Ending the Epidemic grant program and will be responsible for locating eligible HIV positive cases that are lost or not currently in care.  The position will help high-risk individuals who do not know their HIV status learn that status, and using best practices attempt to link those individuals into the care and treatment systems.  This position will work with clients to increase their knowledge about HIV disease, as well as inform them about the Indianapolis Grant Area’s continuum of care and the steps necessary to begin receiving services under this program.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of a Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Political Science, Education or other Social Sciences or allied health field is preferred
• At least 1 year in HIV/AIDS work preferred
• Experience in providing outreach and health education services preferred
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and/or STI related issues is beneficial

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.