[HIV-STD-Prevention] Weekly Prevention Resources - 1/9/2025 #u#

[Shelley Pearson (she/her)]

Hello, HIV and STI Prevention partners,

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


  *   Next Week - First of Two Intro to Rapid Testing Webinars in January 2025 (with two attached iCalendar items)
  *   Career Opportunity: Bilingual CAREAssist Case Worker at OHA

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Reminder: Intro to Rapid Testing Webinars in January 2025<https://launchpad.37signals.com/bc3/4410750/signin>

OHA will be offering a two-part Intro to Rapid Testing webinar series for local health department partners in January 2025, co-hosted by the HIV/STI prevention team and the viral hepatitis team. Please RSVP and save these webinars to your calendar with the attached iCalendar links, and feel free to share these invitations with other health department colleagues.

Session 1: Intro to Rapid Testing
Tuesday 14 January 2025, 10am-11:30am
We will walk through the fundamentals of rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and HCV, share training and implementation resources, and have time at the end for discussion / Q&A.

Session 2: Rapid Testing Partner Spotlights
Tuesday 21 January 2025, 11am-12:30pm
Several local Public Health partners will share their experiences and insights about rapid testing for HIV, syphilis, and HCV. We will have time at the end for discussion / Q&A.
Email Amelia Aibina Mazzei with any questions<mailto:amelia.e.mazzei at oha.oregon.gov>.

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Bilingual CAREAssist Case Worker (Program Analyst 1)

Internal candidate link to apply<https://wd5.myworkday.com/oregon/d/inst/9925$201179/rel-task/2998$16774.htmld>

External candidate link to apply<https://oregon.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/SOR_External_Career_Site/details/Bilingual-CAREAssist-Case-Worker--Program-Analyst-1-_REQ-172464?q=REQ-172464>

REQ-172464
Close Date: 1/21/2025
Monthly Salary: $4,409 - $6,736
Work Location: Portland, OR
The Oregon Health Authority (OHA), Public Health Division (PHD), HIV, STD and TB <https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/diseasesconditions/hivstdviralhepatitis/pages/index.aspx> section in Portland, Oregon, is seeking a bilingual CAREAssist Case Worker. This position involves carrying a caseload and providing technical assistance to individuals and healthcare professionals to facilitate access to medical care and treatment resources for persons living with HIV.

Fluency in both English and Spanish is a requirement for this position. A 5% salary differential will be applied for bilingual proficiency.

This is a full-time, permanent, classified position and is represented by a union, SEIU Human Services.

What will you do?
As the bilingual CAREAssist Case Worker, you will be responsible for delivering personalized client-level care coordination services and support to ensure continued access to medical care and HIV treatment through the AIDS Drug Assistance Program. Your role will involve offering benefits counseling and directly assisting clients with applications for public and private insurance, as well as other financial assistance programs. Additionally, leveraging your experience with clients, you will contribute valuable insights for enhancing program policies and procedures.

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
  *   A combination of experience or education equivalent to three years technical-level experience that typically supports the knowledge and skill requirements listed for the classification.
Desired Attributes:

  *   Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish is required.
  *   Experience as a Certified Application Counselor in Oregon.
  *   Experience in Medicare, Medicaid, and/or private insurance enrollment and navigation.
  *   Experience as a social or medical case manager.
  *   Experience working in a pharmacy or medical setting.
  *   Experience working with vulnerable and diverse populations.
  *   Experience determining eligibility for programs or services.
  *   Experience creating, promoting, welcoming, and maintaining a culturally competent and diverse work environment.
Working Conditions:
This position may allow for remote work up to one day per week following the successful completion of the trial period, provided that remote work effectively supports the responsibilities of the role, client needs, and program requirements.  On-site work location is at the Portland State Office Building, located at 800 NE Oregon Street, Portland, OR 97232.

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>
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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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