[HIV-STD-Prevention] Weekly Prevention Resources #u#

Fri Sep 27 10:22:46 PDT 2024

Hello, HIV and STI prevention partners!

Welcome to this week's HIV/STI Prevention listserv email! (A little late this week, sorry about that!) Please email me at shelley.m.pearson at oha.oregon.gov<mailto:shelley.m.pearson at oha.oregon.gov> with any feedback about the Prevention listserv, with announcements/resources to share to the list, or if you have colleagues who would like to be added to the list. For more information about the resources shared, please reach out via the contact information in each item. Thank you!

In this week's email (click to jump to any item on the list):

  *   From Advertisements to Advancements: A Webinar on Syphilis Media Campaigns
  *   Upcoming NACCHO Webinar: Evaluating The Distribution of Smoking Supplies as a Harm Reduction Strategy
  *   Remedy Alliance Drug Checking Implementation Toolkit & Webinar (see the attached flyer as well)
  *   HIV in Oregon Carceral Settings - An Online Community of Practice
  *   Career Opportunity: CAREAssist Case Worker (Program Analyst 1) - Portland, OR (On-Site)
  *   Annual SPFPP Herpes Stigma Minimization Conference
  *   How Are You Using Tell Your Partner?

>From Advertisements to Advancements: A Webinar on Syphilis Media Campaigns
Want to increase syphilis awareness in your community? Don't know how to get people's attention? This webinar is for you! NACCHO will be hosting a webinar on Wednesday, October 16th from 2-3 pm EST to highlight 3 syphilis media campaigns that were run by local health departments in their communities. Presenters from New Orleans, Black Hawk County, and Lubbock will be sharing their best tips and tricks for using media platforms and community engagement to connect people with syphilis resources. Register here: https://naccho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H0HaGLXkSZiy4ywrmjx9_Q<https://naccho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_H0HaGLXkSZiy4ywrmjx9_Q#/registration>

Join the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) on September 30th, 2024 at 11 AM ET for our webinar<https://naccho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6PxJbktLRT2CLJvPPLjcHg#/registration> "Evaluating The Distribution of Smoking Supplies as a Harm Reduction Strategy." This webinar will review the background of distributing smoking supplies as a harm reduction strategy and then will go over the results of this project and lessons learned. We will be joined by Timothy Zembek of Being Alive, and Julia Olsen of Public Health Madison and Dane County who will share their findings from this project and answer audience questions. Please share with your networks and reach out to Anjana Rao (arao at naccho.org<mailto:arao at naccho.org>) with any questions.

Register here: https://naccho.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_6PxJbktLRT2CLJvPPLjcHg#/registration

Remedy Alliance is very excited to announce the launch of a drug checking implementation toolkit! This toolkit focuses on the implementation of advanced technology, point of care, harm reduction-based drug checking services for people who use drugs. To introduce the toolkit, we will be hosting a Zoom webinar on October 10th, from 10-11AM PT/ 11-12pm MT/ 12-1pm CT/ 1-2pm ET. Learn how to navigate the toolkit, discover new resources, and find the information you're looking for. We will have time for Q&A. This event is free, but registration is required. Please feel free to circulate the registration link and the attached flyer.

Registration link: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ZmtDM3g5SHGGCksmbfM9dw

Please direct any questions to drugchecking at remedyallianceftp.org<mailto:drugchecking at remedyallianceftp.org>.

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CAREAssist Case Worker (Program Analyst 1) - Portland, OR (On-Site)

Internal candidate link to apply<https://wd5.myworkday.com/oregon/d/inst/9925$194528/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>

External candidate link to apply<https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/details/CAREAssist-Case-Worker--Program-Analyst-1----Portland--OR--On-Site-_REQ-165975?q=REQ-165975>

REQ-165975

Close Date: 10/4/2024

Monthly Salary: $4,138 - $6,322
Work Location: Portland, OR (On-Site)

The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), HIV, STD, TB (HST)<https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/diseasesconditions/hivstdviralhepatitis/pages/index.aspx> in Portland, Oregon has a career opportunity for a CAREAssist Case Worker for the HIV-STD-TB Program<https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/DiseasesConditions/HIVSTDViralHepatitis/HIVCareTreatment/CAREAssist/Pages/index.aspx>.

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position and is represented by a union. This recruitment may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates to fill current or future vacancies. This position falls under the classification of Program Analyst 1.

What you will do!
As a CAREAssist Case Worker, you will provide technical assistance to individuals and/or health professionals that enable people living with HIV access to health insurance, medical care and medications. You will provide individualized client level insurance coordination including health insurance enrollment activities, access to medications through our pharmacy network, ADAP recertification and other assistance and referrals to maintain access to medical care, medications and HIV treatment through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. You will advocate for program clients with other benefit programs for which they may be eligible. In addition, you will participate in program projects and trainings that enhance the lives and health of people living with HIV, provide information for improvements to the program's policies and procedures and work with a collaborative team and community.

What we are looking for:
Minimum Qualifications:

  *   A Bachelor's Degree in Business or Public Administration, Behavioral or Social Sciences, or a degree related to the agency program that demonstrates the capacity for the knowledge and skills. OR
  *   Any combination of experience or education equivalent to (3) three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.

Desired Attributes:

  *   Bilingual Spanish Preferred. This language skill is not required but preferred.
  *   Experience and/or training as a case manager or case worker.
  *   Experience in assessing needs, determining program eligibility, and facilitating access to services and benefits through direct service provision or information and referral.
  *   Experience and/or training as a Certified Application Counselor in Oregon or other experience/training related to public and private health insurance.
  *   Experience and/or training in Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private insurance enrollment and navigation.
  *   Experience working with vulnerable populations.
  *   Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
  *   Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Working Conditions:
The work of this role will be performed on-site as this position delivers direct services and does meet with clients on-site at the Portland State Office Building, The Portland State Office Building is located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232. Work location can be changed at any time at the discretion of the hiring manager.

Please contact me if you have questions or would like assistance in the application process.

Aimee Buchholz
Human Resource Analyst
Oregon Health Authority
Office of Human Resources
Cell: (503) 509-5511
aimee.d.buchholz2 at oha.oregon.gov<mailto:aimee.d.buchholz2 at oha.oregon.gov>

Save the Date for the 2025 SPFPP Herpes Stigma Minimization Conference

Mark your calendars for the 2025 SPFPP Herpes Stigma Minimization Conference<https://spfpp.org/conferences>, happening May 22, 2025, from 10am-3pm Eastern Time (virtual). This year's theme focuses on how teaching relationship communication skills as part of sexuality education helps minimize stigma and supports STI prevention.

[National Coalition of STD Directors]
September 27, 2024
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How Are You Using Tell Your Partner?
As you know, Tell Your Partner<https://tellyourpartner.org/> is being utilized by STD programs across the country as an anonymous notification service to inform sexual partners that they may have been exposed to a sexually transmitted infection, and to recommend testing.
While NCSD continues to improve the TYP service, we seek to evaluate the current state and needs of tellyourpartner.org.
Please help us gather information about your use of Tell Your Partner by completing this survey<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TYP-Survey-General> by 5:00 PM ET on Friday, October 4th.
Survey results will be used for future planning for the Tell Your Partner program. Responses will be kept confidential and will be reported in aggregate.
Thank you for your continued use of this program, and for helping us understand the impact and areas of improvement of Tell Your Partner.

TAKE THE SURVEY<https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TYP-Survey-General>

Shelley Pearson
Pronouns: she/her/hers
HIV/STI Administrative and Communications Specialist
OREGON HEALTH AUTHORITY
Public Health Division
shelley.m.pearson at oha.oregon.gov<mailto:shelley.m.pearson at dhsoha.state.or.us>
Phone: 503-381-6173
Fax: 971-673-0178

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