HIV Program Specialist 1

The Program Specialist 1 is an entry-level position that focuses on the provision of program services including HIV/STI testing, health education, and community outreach. The position reports directly to the HIV Prevention Program Manager.

Requirements

• Provides HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and pre- and post-test counseling
• Provides education on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis to clients and community members
• Serves as a representative of CAN Community Health during community-based outreach events
• Collaborates with other disciplines internally and externally to coordinate client/patient services and community needs
• Ensures client confidentiality 100% of the time by conforming to HIPAA laws and CAN Community Health Policies and Procedures
• Drives and maintains the mobile sprinter unit as needed/applicable
• Accurately documents and maintains records as related to grant efforts
• Participates in professional training and education to advance skills/knowledge of HIV/STIs/Hepatitis C
• Maintains required certifications for the provision of services including but not limited to testing, as required by state/local health department
• Supports CAN Community Health's efforts to develop new partnerships and partnership agreements in assigned region/territory
• Represents CAN Community Health at local, state, and national conferences and meetings, as deemed necessary
• Prepares HIV home test kits for distribution and utilizes appropriate forms and platforms to provide HIPAA compliant support to clients participating in the tele-testing program
• Conducts online health education through the use of dating geolocation applications for CAN's virtual outreach program
• Participates in special projects and initiatives and other duties as assigned