HIV Prevention Specialist

3 weeks ago

Amityville, United States Options for Community Living Full time
Description

*$500 Sign-on Bonus*

Options for Community Living, Inc. is looking for a HIV Prevention Specialist to join our team An ideal candidate should meet the following requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree in healthcare or human services and at least 2 years of qualifying experience.* A Master's degree in healthcare or human services may be substituted for 1 year of experience.
  • Valid driver's license, safe driving record, access to a vehicle and valid auto insurance is required.
  • Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish speaking).
*Qualifying experience: Verifiable full or part time case management or case work with persons with HIV/AIDS, and/or persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, chemical dependence, chronic illnesses, or other populations of persons in need.

Our Company Benefits include:
  • Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Generous PTO: 5 Wellness Days, 10-22 Vacation Days, 8 Sick Days, 11 Paid Holidays - yearly
  • 403(b) retirement plan with an employer match
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Wellness Initiatives
  • Paid Training & On-the-Job Training
  • Promotional Opportunities
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Life Insurance
  • Flexible Spending Account
Salary Range:

$43,680/yr. ($24.00/hr.) - $54,600/yr. ($30.00/hr.)

Salary offers will be commensurate with experience and other qualifications.

Schedule:

Monday - Friday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM, 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM or 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (35 hours/week)

Location: In-person based out of our Amityville office, with field visits required in Nassau County.

Pay Type: Non-exempt

Responsibilities:

The HIV Prevention Specialist will conduct outreach and assist persons living with HIV or those engaged in behaviors that put them at risk of HIV infection. The HIV Prevention Specialist identifies, screens, and enrolls eligible clients.
  • Assist persons living with HIV or those engaged in behaviors that put them at risk of HIV infection.
  • Assess and educate clients and individuals at risk on sexual health and behaviors that are high risk for HIV.
  • Increase individual knowledge about HIV/STI/HCV transmission, prevention and care, as well as access to healthcare.
  • Actively outreach and engage clients in comprehensive assessments to identify barriers and/or unmet needs. Develop an action plan to eliminate or reduce these barriers.
  • Provide immediate interventions and linkages to testing and/or additional supports that are identified at the first meeting.
  • Educate client on health and human service resources.
  • Link client to Options' current programs serving PLWH/A including housing, financial assistance, and Ryan White funded services for longer term support.
  • Maintain contact with referral sources to identify program candidates. Complete intakes and gather supporting documentation. Maintain and update status of clients.
  • Outreach/attend health fairs/community forums and other public events.
  • Confidently educate on sexual health and high-risk behaviors and interventions to the general public and with identified individuals at risk.
  • Complete assessments and reassessments as needed.
  • Participate in quality improvement activities as appropriate.
  • Intervene in situations requiring immediate attention to ensure safety of clients.
  • Other program or administrative activities as appropriate.

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