Sexual Health Coordinator

Essential Job Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct rapid HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C testing in clinical and community settings.
• Provide pre- and post-test counseling and risk-reduction education.
• Support patient intake, screening, and navigation to appropriate services.
• Facilitate linkage to care for patients who test positive.
• Educate patients on PrEP and other prevention strategies.
• Support PrEP navigation, including referrals, appointments scheduling, and follow-up.
• Aid in retention efforts for prevention and care services.
• Engage priority populations in culturally responsive ways.
• Accurately document all services in EHR systems.
• Maintain timely and complete records in accordance with program requirements.
• Track service delivery, referrals, and outcomes.
• Assist with coordination of workshops, events, and group interventions.
• Maintain inventory of testing supplies and outreach materials.
• Support clinic flow and operations as needed.
• Adhere to all organizational policies and confidentiality standards (HIPAA).
• Follow NYSDOH and program-specific policies.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience
• Prior harm reduction, case management, and/or patient navigation experience
• Database management experience
• Exceptionally organized and able to work independently
• Carefully compassionate and personable
• Willing to work in the field with community members
• Interest in health disparities
• Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Excellent ability to communicate orally and in writing
• Bilingual English Spanish speaking preferred
• Experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS, the LGBTQ community, and communities of color. Ability to communicate with the most vulnerable populations in Brooklyn and wider New York City area.

Other Related Skills/Experience and requirements

• Knowledge of HIPAA rules in maintaining and ensuring patients/clients health information confidential
• Database management experience.
• Must have demonstrated ability to work independently and document all work performed.
• Understand the community’s cultures and ethnicities and knowledge of community assets and resources necessary to take advantage of its opportunities and to respond positively to its challenges.
• Knowledge of Brooklyn-based systems of care.
• Ability to deal effectively with a variety of people and work in a team environment.
• Sensitivity to the needs and situations of a multi-cultural population from a variety of income levels.
• Ability to prioritize goals and objectives to deliver mission-critical services, on time.
• Exceptionally organized and able to work independently.
• High level of accountability and initiative; needs to be a self-starter and eager to do team work to support the organization.
• Excellent interpersonal skills must demonstrate professionalism, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients, team members, families and significant others
• Display courtesy, tact and patience with all members of the team members and extended community

Annual Salary

Annual Salary: $50,000

Benefits Overview

We offer attractive compensation with comprehensive benefits including Medical, 401k Retirement Plan with discretionary Match, Free Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability, Transportation Plan, Generous Paid Vacations and Holidays.