Prevention Specialist

About the role

The Specialist, Prevention at Vivent Health is responsible for providing anonymous and confidential testing for HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), syphilis, and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). The role aims to ensure everyone feels comfortable seeking counseling and testing services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct confidential and anonymous HIV, HCV, syphilis, and STI testing (where applicable), counselling, and referral (CTR) in accordance with state guidelines.
• Establish and implement CTR sites for priority populations.
• Distribute approved education materials, safer sex materials, and/or safer injection supplies.
• Conduct one-on-one educational sessions and assessments with clients, including referrals for internal and external services (e.g., pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), treatment, housing, and employment).
• Perform regular outreach to bars, barber shops, treatment and recovery centers, and other venues frequented by priority populations.
• Plan and participate in community events, such as Pride Fest, that engage priority populations.
• Document all services and activities utilizing established internal data systems and develop public and private grant reports as required.
• Regularly report to the supervisor on all activities through biweekly personal management interviews (PMI).
• Implement special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Experience: Knowledge and/or experience working with HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and alcohol and other drug (AODA) issues.
• Licenses/Certifications: HIV Prevention Certified Provider, preferred. Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification, is a plus.

Qualifications

• Knowledge: Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and Databases.
• Skills: Effective verbal and written communication skills and a strong comfort level in discussing issues of sexuality, orientation, gender, and sex.
• Other: Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision, thoroughness, and efficiency. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Dependability and punctuality.

Benefits

• Employer-paid short and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance.
• Gender-affirming care benefits.
• Comprehensive benefits package including 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, 12 paid holidays, and a 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%.
• Part-time benefits available.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the role and the community.

Pay

$24.00/hourly - $24.25/hourly (Depending on Experience)