Part Time Community Health Worker

About the role

The City of Sioux Falls Health Department is accepting applications for a part-time Community Health Worker at Falls Community Health. This position is a maximum of 28 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with a flexible schedule based on the needs of the clinic.

Responsibilities

• Provide community- and clinic-based HIV testing and counseling.
• Provide PrEP education and navigation, including helping individuals understand PrEP.
• Educate community members about HIV prevention, PrEP, routine HIV testing, and the importance of knowing your HIV status.
• Participate in community outreach events, health fairs, testing events, and other HIV prevention activities.
• Provide linkage to care and follow-up support for individuals who receive a positive HIV test or need additional services.
• Build relationships with community organizations and other partners to expand awareness of and access to HIV prevention services.
• Promote HIV awareness and stigma reduction through culturally responsive, nonjudgmental education and outreach.
• Engage individuals who may not routinely access traditional healthcare settings and connect them with appropriate testing, prevention, and care resources.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or GED certification with one (1) year experience in a clinical or social services setting; or any such combination of education, experience, and training as may be acceptable to the hiring authority.
• Completion of an approved State of South Dakota Community Health Worker certificate program is required within one year of hire.