Prevention Specialist
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The Specialist, Prevention is responsible for providing anonymous and confidential testing for HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), syphilis, and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). We aim to ensure everyone feels comfortable seeking counselling and testing services. You will have the opportunity to provide prevention education services, engage in syringe access programming (where applicable), and work with priority populations such as gay/bisexual/same-gender loving cisgender men, people of trans experience, and people who inject drugs (PWID). By offering these services, we hope to create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment using harm reduction strategies.
Our Expectations
- 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.
- This job description is not all-inclusive and outlines the main responsibilities and requirements of the role. Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related tasks as needed.
- Adherence to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies.
Knowledge Required
Education: High school diploma or GED.
Work Experience:
- Knowledge and/or experience working with HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and alcohol and other drug (AODA) issues.
- Experience presenting to small and/or large groups.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and Databases.
Licensure/Certification:
- HIV Prevention Certified Provider, preferred.
- Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification, is a plus.
- For positions that require driving a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a clean driving record.
Additional Requirements/Soft Skills:
- Must be willing and able to travel within and throughout the service delivery area.
- Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
- Understanding of and sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and alcohol and other drug (AODA) issues.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills and a strong comfort level in discussing issues of sexuality, orientation, gender, and sex.
- 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.
Additional Preferred Qualifications: HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.
Pay
Starting at $24.00/hourly (Depending on Experience). The final salary will be determined based on factors such as market data, internal equity, candidate experience and qualifications. Please note that it is uncommon for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range.
Benefits
- Generous PTO, including 12 paid holidays
- 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5%
- 12 weeks fully paid parental leave for benefits-eligible employees after one year
- Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and gender-affirming care
- Tuition reimbursement and licensure assistance
- Benefits for full-time and eligible part-time roles
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness – Employment at our organization may qualify you for federal student loan forgiveness programs. We do not directly pay for – nor forgive – federal student loans; however, our status as a not-for-profit organization under Section 501 (c) (3), makes us an eligible employer. There may be other determining factors for one to qualify. Please follow this URL to review one such program and their requirements: https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service