Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator (212676)
Job Title: Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator
Job ID: 212676
Location: Statewide
Job Posting Closes: May 1, 2024
Kansas Department of Health and Environment:
Our agency is led by Secretary Janet Stanek, who was appointed by Gov. Kelly in Dec 2021. KDHE is comprised of three divisions: Public Health, Environment, and Health Care Finance (which includes the State’s Medicaid program, KanCare). We are the only agency in the nation to have these three entities under one roof which allows us to take a holistic approach to improving and protecting the health and well-being of all Kansans.
About the Position
- Who can apply: Anyone (External)
- Classified/Unclassified Service: Unclassified
- Full-Time/Part-Time: Full-Time
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm (Flexible schedules available)
- Eligible to Receive Benefits: Yes
- Veterans' Preference Eligible: Yes
Compensation:
Pay Range:
- Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator - $22.18 - $25.00 per hour.
- Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator LPN - $30.53 - $31.48 per hour.
- Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator RN - $32.72 - $34.65 per hour.
* Salary can vary depending upon education, experience, or qualifications.
Employment Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, mental, dental, vision, and additional coverage
- Sick & Vacation leave
- Work-Life Balance programs: parental leave, military leave, jury leave, funeral leave
- Paid State Holidays (designated by the Governor annually)
- Fitness Centers in select locations
- Employee discounts with the STAR Program
- Retirement and deferred compensation programs
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Position Summary & Responsibilities
The position (K0243447)
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment has a Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator opening statewide. This position conducts public health investigations for promoting appropriate public health practices for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of sexually transmitted infections (STIs), human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and other infectious diseases as assigned, based on established recommendations of CDC and KDHE. Primary focus will be on clients who may be pregnant, high-risk women of childbearing age, prenatal STI and HIV cases, and congenital syphilis cases. Travel and fieldwork are required of this position.
Job Responsibilities may include but are not limited to the following:
Regardless of if the client declines Maternal and Congenital Linkage to Care program participation, the coordinators will still complete clinical follow up, such as 3rd trimester and at-birth testing. Maternal and Congenital Linkage to Care Coordinators will complete routine follow-up on cases for the duration of pregnancy through completed treatment of congenital syphilis case, if necessary. All females of childbearing age (CBA), in the statewide queue, are assigned to Coordinators for follow up. Conducts interviews of identified individuals to obtain information on their social, sexual, and/or needle-sharing partners. All contacts initiated will be routed to the Senior DIS that the contact resides in. Conducts testing for HIV and other types of STIs and hepatitis screenings, through phlebotomy and specimen collection. Provides case management and prevention counseling of those in coordinators caseload. Provides linkage or referral to other services (e.g., reproductive health services, prenatal care, substance abuse treatment, social support, housing assistance, legal services, and mental health services), when needed. Documents all surveillance data and investigative activities in accordance with program investigative standards for timeliness, rigor, accuracy, and completeness. Travels frequently within the state, including occasional overnight stays, to conduct fieldwork necessary for assigned investigations by locating and motivating persons infected or at risk of infection to seek medical examination and treatment, and by obtaining serologic or other specimens for laboratory testing. Conducts patient/client transportation when needed, only uses local DIS for transportation under extreme circumstances.
Provides guidance, feedback, and education in response to inquiries received from partnering agencies, medical providers, and community members related to the services, requirements, and activities of the Maternal and Congenital Linkage to Care project. Prepares and conducts oral presentations and other methods of training for diverse audiences (health departments, private medical providers, partner agencies and other stakeholders) on appropriate public health practices for the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of STIs, HIV and other infectious diseases as assigned, based on established recommendations of CDC and KDHE.
Qualifications
Education:
Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator Position
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or three years of experience in disease control, epidemiology, nursing, medical investigation, and/or public health.
Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator LPN/RN Position
- Nursing degree (college or technical).
Licensing & Certification:
- Valid Driver's License - Incumbent is required to have and maintain a valid driver's license when operating a state vehicle, a private vehicle, or a rental vehicle for the benefit of the State.
LPRN/RN Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator Position
- License to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Kansas at the time of hire.
Minimum Qualifications:
Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator Position
- Bachelor’s degree in a health-related field or three years of experience in disease control, epidemiology, nursing, medical investigation, and/or public health.
Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator LPN/RN Position
- Licensed LPN or RN.
- Experience in disease control, epidemiology, nursing, medical investigation, and/or public health.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing or health related field.
- 2 or more years of experience working as a Disease Intervention Specialist conducting public health investigations related to sexually transmitted infections, including HIV.
- 1 or more years of experience providing person-centered case management services to clients with relevant conditions such as substance use, mental health, or chronic disease management.
- Knowledge of methods used to prevent and control the spread of communicable infections.
- Experience collaborating with community-based organizations.
- Experience in analytical/critical thinking.
- Experience working with State and Local health officials.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written communication.
- Ability to interact with a diverse population of individuals in a non-judgmental way.
- Experience evaluating investigations.
- Knowledge of STI Investigation Guidelines at an advanced level.
- Proofreading, editing, attention to detail.
- Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access.
Post-Offer, Pre-employment Requirements:
- Maternal Linkage to Care Coordinator LPN/RN Position – Licensed LPN or RN at time of hire.
Recruiter Contact Information
- Name: Ashley Webb
- Email: Ashley.webb@ks.gov
- Mailing Address: 1000 SW Jackson St. Suite 580 Topeka, KS 66612
- Please include the Job ID number when emailing.