Health Education Specialist

About the role

Under general supervision, provide harm reduction, education, linkage and referral, and Rapid HIV testing to clients and the public in general. Provide initial engagement and ongoing services to clients, participate in ongoing training and education, assist with the drop‑in center, assist with the development and implementation of community event participation, and complete data entry and administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Harm reduction, education, linkage and referral
• Rapid HIV testing
• Initial engagement and ongoing services to clients
• Participate in ongoing training and education
• Assist with drop‑in center
• Assist with development and implementation of community event participation
• Complete data entry and administrative tasks

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years experience working in social, human or health‑related services
• Bachelor’s degree in social, human or health‑related services (no experience necessary)

Preferred Qualification

• Spanish speaking with experience working with the bilingual community (Spanish/English)

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Generous PTO accrual rate

Important Notes

• Must be 21 years of age (insurance requirement)
• Possess a valid AZ driver’s license with a “clean” or “acceptable” driving record
• Unacceptable driving record includes:
  • more than two moving violations in the last three years
  • more than one at‑fault accident within the last three years
  • any major violation (e.g., DUI, Careless/Reckless Driving, Drag Racing, Hit and Run) within the last three years
• Other driving‑related violations may be considered unacceptable
• At time of job offer, submission of a 39‑month (three‑year) driving record from DMV will be required
• These standards must be maintained throughout employment; up‑to‑date driving records are reviewed regularly for current employees
• Applicants must be able to pass a pre‑employment drug screen