Tarrant County · 6 days ago
Specialist, Ending the HIV Epidemic Community Engagement - HIV Administrative Agency
Tarrant County, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTarrant County is seeking a Specialist for their Ending the HIV Epidemic Community Engagement initiative. The role focuses on community engagement, ensuring the voices of people with HIV are incorporated into treatment grant activities, and overseeing social media efforts while collaborating with local partners to enhance the HIV system of care.
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Responsibilities
Coordinates and oversees a comprehensive program to ensure the populations most heavily impacted by HIV are involved in the development of acceptable approaches and programmatic activities to end the HIV epidemic in Tarrant County
Utilizes social media and other technologies to ensure partnership with local communities most impacted by HIV
Develops and leads a stakeholder group of people with HIV to provide ongoing feedback on the implementation of Ending the HIV Epidemic initiatives
Provides community education on the impact HIV has on communities of color
Collaborates with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and advocacy groups to further the goals of Ending the HIV Epidemic
Builds a peer-based program to support people with HIV across the continuum of care
Works with HIV prevention programs to enhance the linkage to care process for the newly diagnosed
Works with consultants on ensuring Ending the HIV Epidemic contract deliverables meet the needs of people living with HIV
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, community health, health education, or a related field or equivalent
One (1) year of experience in community health, community organization, HIV prevention and/or services, program development, public health, or a closely related area
Experience working with people living with HIV
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Advanced analytical skills
Knowledge of the Ryan White CARE Act
Experience with social media
Ability to use good judgement in decision making
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships
Ability to get along with diverse populations
Ability to think innovatively
Benefits
Superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits
13 County Holidays
Company
Tarrant County
Tarrant County is a government administered community that ensures public health, safety, employment, and law enforcement services.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Russell Scott
Deputy Chief Information Officer
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