Associate Health Educator; DOH/PHD/NW
Listed on 2026-02-02
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Healthcare
Public Health, Community Health, Health Promotion
Posting Details
THIS POSTING WILL BE USED FOR ONGOING RECRUITMENT AND MAY CLOSE AT ANY TIME. APPLICANT LISTS MAY BE SCREENED MORE THAN ONCE.
Salary
$19.97 - $29.95 Hourly
$41,527 - $62,291 Annually
This position is a Pay Band C4
Disease Intervention Specialists (DIS) further the department’s mission to promote health and improve health outcomes by conducting partner services and disease investigation for HIV and other reportable sexually transmitted diseases (STD) to break the chain of infection and reduce disease incidence. Core tasks for DIS include conducting STD surveillance and tracking, offering testing and screening for contacts to disease and persons at high risk, doing community outreach to populations with higher disease incidence, and interviewing persons with STD and their partners to ensure timely and effective treatment.
DIS also support other infectious disease activities such as harm reduction, syringe services, opiate overdose prevention education and hepatitis screening and referral.
This position will be responsible for:
Persons at greatest risk of HIV and STD infection within the public health region.
Ideal CandidateThe ideal candidate has experience:
- 3 years minimum working with Infectious Diseases.
- Excellent communication skills.
- 3 years minimum in public speaking, educational presentations and/or health-related training.
- Proficiency in multiple computer applications.
- experience in a public health setting with a focus on prevention.
- Experience working in local communities on strategies to increase opportunities for healthy lifestyles
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks effectively and manage time efficiently.
- Strong commitment to punctuality and schedule adherence, ensuring timely follow-up and case resolution
High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of experience in a health-related field. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment RequirementsSuccessful completion of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability ACT (HIPAA) course. Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certification from the State of New Mexico, or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification as a condition of continued employment.
Working ConditionsWork in an office setting with exposure to visual/video display terminal (VTD) and extensive personal computer and phone usage. Conduct Field Investigations across the Northwest Region. Occasional travel within the state to various regions will be necessary for statewide meetings, conferences, and similar events. Ability to lift up to forty (40) lbs.
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Agency Contact Information:
Ashley Romero, , Email
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Bargaining Unit PositionThis position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement and all terms/conditions of that agreement apply and must be adhered to.
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