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Public Health Representative III

Rutgers University

United States, New Jersey, New Brunswick

Apr 18, 2025

Position Details

Position Information

Recruitment/Posting Title	Public Health Representative III
Job Category	Staff & Executive - Healthcare
Department	RWJ-Infectious Disease
Overview	New Jersey's academic health center, Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences ( RBHS) takes an integrated approach to educating students, providing clinical care, and conducting research, all with the goal of improving human health. Aligned with Rutgers University-New Brunswick and collaborating university wide, RBHS includes eight schools, a behavioral health network, and five centers and institutes that focus on cancer treatment and research, neuroscience, advanced biotechnology and medicine, environmental and occupational health, and health care policy and aging research. Our faculty are teachers, clinicians, and scientists with unparalleled experience who advance medical innovation and provide patient care informed by the latest research findings. We offer an outstanding education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, public health, nursing, biomedical research, and the full spectrum of allied health careers. Our clinical and academic facilities are located throughout the state-at Rutgers University-New Brunswick, including Piscataway; and at locations in Newark, Scotch Plains, Somerset, Stratford, and other locations. Clinical partners include Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, Newark's University Hospital in Newark, and other affiliates. Through this community of healers, scientists, and scholars, Rutgers is equipped as never before to transform lives.
Posting Summary	Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, is seeking a Public Health Representative III for the Eric B. Chandler Health Center at the Robert Wood Johnson Medical School. The Public Health Representative III ( PHR III) provides HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral ( CTR) within Rutgers, Robert Wood Johnson Medical School ( RWJMS) and the surrounding community. The PHR III is responsible to screen, test, educate and link individuals to care and treatment. The PHR III will also work with individuals who are diagnosed with HIV by linking such patients to other resources needed (e.g. financial support, emotional support). The PHR III will also identify barriers to care, assist with access issues, develop relationships with health care providers, keep communication open with providers, patients and caregivers to coordinate services within the organization, outside facilities and within the community. Among the key duties of this position are the following: Provides confidential HIV Counseling and Testing for patients according to NJ Department of Health and Senior Services and CDC guidelines and documents. Provides linkage to care services to individuals living with HIV. Completes new patient intakes via phone or in the field/hospital and addresses immediate needs. Conducts lost to care outreach for individuals who are not regularly attending HIV medical care appointments or completing required labs/screenings. Provides accurate information to patients about living with HIV, preventing further transmission, the benefits/challenges of HIV care and treatment and available services. Provides efficient and courteous services to patients. Keeps staff personnel informed of monitoring activities and progress of work assignments. Under the direction of the Program Coordinator, assists with the implementation of grant work plans, program-specific outcome evaluation measures and continuous quality improvement activities. Attends all scheduled staff meetings, trainings and other meetings as needed.
Position Status	Full Time
Hours Per Week
Daily Work Shift	Day
Work Arrangement	This position requires a fully on-site work arrangement.
FLSA	Exempt
Grade	18S
Position Salary
Annual Minimum Salary	51169.00
Annual Mid Range Salary	60954.00
Annual Maximum Salary	71835.00
Standard Hours	37.50
Union Description	HPAE 5094
Payroll Designation	PeopleSoft
Benefits	Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For details, please go to http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Seniority Unit
Terms of Appointment	Staff - 12 month
Position Pension Eligibility	ABP

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience	Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, Psychology or a related field plus one (1) year of experience in a health or social service related program providing HIV prevention and/or care services. Equivalent experience, education and/or training may be substituted for the education requirements.
Certifications/Licenses	NJ certification as a HIV Counselor required or must be prepared to obtain within six (6) months of employment. Must have a valid driver's license.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities	Bilingual skills (English/Spanish) required. Computer literacy with competence in Microsoft Office components required. Must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong organizational skills; detail oriented; able to function independently and work flexible hours. Must be friendly, outgoing, sociable, open-minded and non-judgmental, caring, empathic, compassionate, committed, dedicated, persistent, creative and resourceful.
Preferred Qualifications	NJDHSS HIV Counselor Certification. Knowledge of Middlesex County community resources.
Equipment Utilized
Physical Demands and Work Environment	Physical Demands: Computer literacy, typing, working at multiple workstations in a shared environment; ability to speak clearly; write proficiently; extensive reading; extended sitting, ability to move from unit to unit. Position requires standing and walking over 2/3 of the time. Work Environment: Occasional (less than 1/3 of time) exposure to bloodborne pathogens that requires use of personal protective equipment.
Special Conditions

Posting Details

Posting Number	25ST0850
Posting Open Date
Special Instructions to Applicants
Regional Campus	Rutgers Biomedical and Health Sciences (RBHS)
Home Location Campus	Downtown New Brunswick
City	New Brunswick
State	NJ
Location Details

Pre-employment Screenings

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Immunization Requirements

Under Policy 100.3.1 Immunization Policy for Covered Individuals, if employment will commence during Flu Season, Rutgers University may require certain prospective employees to provide proof that they are vaccinated against Seasonal Influenza for the current Flu Season, unless the University has granted the individual a medical or religious exemption. Additional infection control and safety policies may apply. Prospective employees should speak with their hiring manager to determine which policies apply to the role or position for which they are applying. Failure to provide proof of vaccination for any required vaccines or obtain a medical or religious exemption from the University will result in rescission of a candidate's offer of employment or disciplinary action up to and including termination.

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