Job/Position DescriptionResponsible for supporting, directing, and monitoring administrative agencies and other stakeholders engaged in HIV/STD care and prevention planning in Texas. Performs advanced and comprehensive duties in assessing and addressing the technical assistance needs related to planning, monitoring compliance with program policies and directives, coordinating planning activities at the State, region, and local levels. Develops the state plan to address HIV/STD services and prevention needs as required by federal funders. Considerable latitude is required for the exercise of independent initiative, judgement and action within the program.Essential Job Functions1. Develops policies, procedures, and guidance for administrative agencies to direct planning activities including the development of regional comprehensive plans, qualitative and quantitative needs assessments, community engagement and input activities, and the implementation of plans through prioritizing services and allocation funding and other implementation strategies. Researches and provides guidance on the implementation of planning models, techniques, and processes. Prepares and provides technical assistance to contracted administrative agencies to support planning operations and projects. Recruits and coordinates interdisciplinary teams for the purpose of developing methods, tools, and techniques that meet the technical assistance needs of contractors and stakeholders engaged in HIV planning and plan implementation. (35%)2. Develops tools and procedures for monitoring administrative agency planning activities to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and guidance. Develops and implements effective techniques for assessing planning processes and plan implementation. Assesses progress toward implementation of HIV/STD plans. Develops needs assessment and evaluation tools to collect data on HIV/STD prevention and services planning activities and resources. Writes reports on the capacity of administrative agencies to perform planning activities, and the performance in conducting planning activities. (25%)3. Researches and analyzes local, state, and national HIV trends. Researches national and state policy, regulations, rules, and guidance relevant to HIV planning and implantation strategies. Makes recommendations for program policy and procedure to incorporate required national and state policy. Researches information on the science of HIV/STD and prepares technical materials and reports on HIV/STD prevention and services planning processes, HIV/STD prevention interventions and HIV/STD service delivery methods and systems. Collects, organizes and analyzes quantitative and qualitative data in order to write a comprehensive HIV prevention and services plan and to develop planning strategies that address gaps in HIV/STD prevention and services. (15%)4. Facilitates meetings, workgroups, and other meetings to gather input, achieve consensus, and ensure stakeholder involvement. Works with local health departments, state agencies, and federal partners in the coordination and implementation of state and local HIV/STD prevention and services plans and activities. Prepares and delivers presentations on HIV/STD planning processes, plans, and HIV/STD data. (10%)5. Identifies, researches and presents information on issues and strategies related to the mission of the HIV/STD program. Researches and maintains current knowledge of best practices relevant to HIV planning and service delivery. Cond https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=610055 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.