Program Specialist I/Community Health Worker

Standard clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-5:30 pm, Friday 8:00 am-12:30 pm. This position requires hours of work outside normal operating hours including nights and weekends.

Pay

$21.15 - $24.33 hourly based on experience

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid PTO and sick time
• 11 paid company holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Health, dental, vision with generous company contribution
• Paid life and disability plans
• Retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution, plus an additional 1% match
• Tuition reimbursement plan
• Other voluntary plans available to support you and your family
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

Responsibilities

• Provides HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and risk reduction counseling in community-based settings and in clinic settings when applicable, including phlebotomy.
• Provides education on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis to clients and community members and links clients to the Pre-exposure Prophylaxis program.
• Ensures client confidentiality 100% of the time by conforming to HIPAA laws and CAN Community Health Policies and Procedures.
• Accurately documents the provision of testing in the electronic medical record, state reporting systems, and on paper as required.
• Fosters and assists in developing new community partnerships through the establishment of BRTA/FRTA agreements, other informal agreements, as well as formal agreements, including Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding and Business Associate Agreements under the supervision of the HIV Prevention Program Manager and Prevention Team Lead.
• Serves as a representative of CAN Community Health and conducts community-based outreach in various settings including but not limited to shelters, bars, inpatient centers, resource centers, parks, etc.
• Assists in the planning and execution of events including testing, tabling, and provides health education as appropriate.
• Distributes condoms and other promotional materials to community members and partner organizations.
• Accurately documents and maintains all records related to prevention data collection efforts.
• Represents CAN Community Health at local, state, and national conferences and meetings, as deemed necessary.
• Collaborates with other disciplines internally and externally to coordinate client/patient services and community needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field preferred; relevant college-level coursework may substitute for experience
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license
• Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II background check as required