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HIV/AIDS Surveillance Officer for Sarasota County
Florida Department of Health in Sarasota County
Sarasota, Florida
11.2022 - Current
- Contacting clients in person, by phone, or in writing to ascertain compliance with required or recommended actions concerning their treatment.
- Participated in health promotion campaigns to raise awareness of health issues.
- Provided crisis intervention and supportive counseling services to assist clients facing issues and problems.
- Collaborated with case managers to assist clients in identifying resources for mental health treatment, substance abuse programs, domestic violence services, and housing assistance.
- Assisted clients in enrolling and re-engaging in appropriate medical care.
- Performed HIV tests and interpreted test results, recording and maintaining test results in various databases.
- Distributed condoms to promote use for HIV-infected persons and persons at the highest risk of acquiring HIV.
- Traveled to street venues and events to conduct various types of sexually transmitted tests.
- Educated clients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, benefits, and challenges of HIV care and treatment, and access to resources.
- Improved community awareness of HIV prevention and testing methods through organizing and conducting outreach programs.
- Maintained confidentiality of client information according to HIPAA guidelines while managing case files efficiently.
- Developed tailored intervention strategies for diverse populations, addressing specific barriers to HIV prevention.
- Provided training and technical assistance to other professionals working in HIV prevention, enhancing their skills and knowledge base.
- Established strong relationships with community organizations.
- Participated in data collection efforts for program evaluation, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.