Department Information

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Description of Job

The Work Unit: The Office of STI/HIV/VH is committed to high-quality services, innovative public health practice and community partnerships. We work to ensure culturally responsive and medically accurate STI/HIV/VH related prevention, care, and treatment services for all people in Colorado. Functions include public health surveillance of STI/HIV/VH; follow-up of people newly diagnosed with a STI/HIV/VH to ensure adequate treatment and referrals to care; access to care, partner’s services, and treatment as appropriate; developing comprehensive prevention programs; and conducting program evaluation to enhance the use of STI/HIV/VH data to direct prevention and care activities.

The purpose of the Surveillance and Case Ascertainment Program within the Office of STI/HIV/VH, is to perform STI/HIV/VH surveillance and case ascertainment activities which support and enhance disease investigation, and ensure a mutual understanding of program activities and their intended outcomes. The Program consists of the Syphilis Case Ascertainment Unit, the Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Case Ascertainment Unit, and the HIV Disease Reporting Unit. HIV and STI laboratory information is reviewed for accuracy and cross checked for duplication across jurisdictions using the Intrastate/Interstate Communication Control Record (ICCR), and this unit assigns cases to other jurisdictions for requested follow up. This team also conducts brief Gonorrhea interviews as a part of a Statewide strategy to reduce antibiotic resistant cases.

About the Position
Investigate select reports of STIs, which entails counseling and educating providers to CDC treatment guidelines and raising provider awareness during periods of disease outbreaks. Consults with current health care providers and clients to obtain patient health/medical information, patient demographics and treatment. Investigates, evaluates, and analyzes information to determine and ensure adequate treatment and accurate patient diagnosis. Secures regulatory compliance from physicians, other health care providers, hospitals, laboratories and other health care facilities throughout Colorado by educating and applying appropriate statutes and regulations to ensure accurate, complete and timely reporting of reportable diseases and conditions, and provides technical guidance concerning the appropriate intention and application of state statutes and rules and regulations concerning STI reporting.

What You'll Be Doing:

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  Reviews previous testing history, test types, results and symptoms to confirm new syphilis or congenital infection.
• Reviews physician’s diagnosis with laboratory information and compares physician prescribed antibiotic treatment with CDC recommended antibiotic treatment.
• Enters and initiates follow-up through the Patient Reporting Investigating Surveillance Manager (PRISM) database to Client-Based Prevention staff for patient follow-up of recalcitrant behavior.
• Investigates, collects, evaluates, and analyzes patient health/medical information received from laboratory and health care providers as well as intra-and inter-state STI and HIV initiated field records.
• Reviews previous testing history, test types, results and symptoms to confirm new infection.
• Consults with health care providers, clients to determine the accuracy and completeness of test types, test results, symptoms, treatment and diagnosis.
• Reviews physician’s diagnosis with laboratory information and compare physician prescribed antibiotic treatment with CDC recommended antibiotic treatment.
• Counsels and educates the health care provider on the recommended treatment regimens and raise awareness during periods of disease outbreak.
• Enters and initiates follow-up through the Patient Reporting Investigating Surveillance Manager (PRISM) database to Client-Based Prevention staff for patient follow-up of recalcitrant behavior. • Secures regulatory compliance from healthcare providers, hospitals and laboratories throughout Colorado

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

To be considered for this position, your application must clearly demonstrate that you meet one of the following options outlining the requirements needed for consideration.

OPTION 1 Experience
Five (5) years of professional experience related to STI/HIV surveillance and case ascertainment, disease investigation and intervention, Public Health or healthcare administration and/or case management.

OR
OPTION 2
One (1) year of professional experience related to STI/HIV surveillance and case ascertainment, disease investigation and intervention, Public Health or healthcare administration and/or case management. AND Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in Public Health, Health Education, Health Care Administration, Social Work, or closely related field.

OR
OPTION 3 Advanced Education
An advanced degree (Master's or Doctorate) from an accredited college or university in Public Health, Health Education, Public Administration or closely related field will substituted for the bachelor’s degree and the required work experience.

*** YOU MUST ATTACH A COPY OF TRANSCRIPTS TO YOUR APPLICATION***

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Must be willing to:

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  A pre-employment background check

Preferred Qualifications:

• Relevant years of state service
• Possess a working knowledge of public health, STI, HIV and VH
• Experience working with confidential records
• Experience providing risk reduction services
• Experience providing case management for people living with or at risk of acquiring HIV
• Excellent communication skills in building trust and rapport, motivating, and problem-solving
• Excellent planning and organizing skills and be able to adapt to a constantly changing environment.
• Cultural sensitivity and the ability to build rap port with diverse individuals in multicultural settings.
• Excellent counseling and negotiation skills.
• Ability to function in high- stress or emotionally charged situations.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate treatment plans.

APPEAL RIGHTS
If you receive notice that you have been eliminated from consideration for this position, you may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board or request a review by the State Personnel Director.

An appeal or review must be submitted on the official appeal form, signed by you or your representative. This form must be delivered to the State Personnel Board by email dpa_state.personnelboard@state.co.us), postmarked in US Mail or hand delivered (1525 Sherman Street, 4th Floor, Denver CO 80203), or faxed (303.866.5038) within ten (10) calendar days from your receipt of notice or acknowledgement of the department’s action.

For more information about the appeals process, the official appeal form, and how to deliver it to the State Personnel Board; go to spb.colorado.gov; contact the State Personnel Board for assistance at (303) 866-3300; or refer to 4 Colorado Code of Regulations (CCR) 801-1, State Personnel Board Rules and Personnel Director's Administrative Procedures, Chapter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules. apter 8, Resolution of Appeals and Disputes, at spb.colorado.gov under Rules.

Supplemental Information

Application packet must include:

• Complete application we do not accept a resume in lieu of application.
• A cover letter that describes how your experience aligns with the minimum and preferred qualifications of this position,
• A copy of your transcripts (unofficial acceptable).
• If you are a veteran, attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.

The Selection Process:

• Part of, or all of, the comparative analysis for this position may be a structured application review, which involves a review of preferred qualifications and the information you submit in your application materials by Subject Matter Experts (SMEs).
• A top group, up to six candidates, will be invited to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.

E-Verify: CDPHE uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

The State of Colorado believes that equity, diversity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. The State of Colorado is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them. Therefore, in all aspects of the employment process, we provide employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, medical condition related to pregnancy, creed, ancestry, national origin, marital status, genetic information, or military status (with preference given to military veterans), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law.

Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, our agency will assist individuals who have a disability with any reasonable accommodation requests related to employment, including completing the application process, interviewing, completing any pre-employment testing, participating in the employee selection process, and/or to perform essential job functions where the requested accommodation does not impose an undue hardship. If you have a disability and require reasonable accommodation to ensure you have a positive experience applying or interviewing for this position, please direct your inquiries to our ADAAA Coordinator, Daniel Mckenna at daniel.mckenna@state.co.us or call 303-692-6319 .

Toll Free Applicant Technical Support: If you experience technical difficulty with the NEOGOV system (e.g. uploading or attaching documents to your online application) call NEOGOV technical support at 855-524-5627 Mon-Fri between 6 am and 6 pm (Pacific Time). Helpful hints: if you are having difficulty uploading or attaching documents to your application first- ensure your documents are PDF or Microsoft Word files, and second, close the document before you attempt to upload (attach) it.