Prevention Specialist

Salary Range: $22.50 - $23.85 Per Hour Salary Note: Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This Bilingual Differential is not included in the salary range above. Position Summary: The Prevention Specialist will work closely with the Prevention Manager in the management and supervision of Syringe Exchange services and Naloxone distribution. This position provides direct services to people who are injecting drugs in a variety of settings. This position is also responsible for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing, counseling and referral services, and PrEP coordination. They will work directly with populations that are at high-risk for acquiring HIV, to assist them in accessing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Ensuring that prevention services are a safe and welcoming environment Provide syringe exchange, testing, harm reduction and PrEP Navigation at office and mobile syringe exchange sites Collect and maintain and manage relevant data related to services Provide HIV/HCV testing and counseling services to at-risk populations Track, maintain, manage, and order supplies related to syringe exchange services Coordinate the safe disposal of used syringes, including transporting used syringes Provide and document referrals to local medical providers, PrEP Assistance programs, agency HIV Case Management and Peer programs, substance abuse treatment, mental health and other community services Assist clients in accessing and enrolling in insurance programs, including but not limited to Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), Medicare, and private insurance plans Provide Naloxone training and kit distribution Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed during prevention services Attend workshops and trainings that are relevant to job responsibilities and which will encourage professional development and program growth Conduct outreach to identify individuals in need of HIV prevention services Participate in agency collaborative processes, meetings and committees Train and Supervise volunteers providing prevention services Maintain up-to-date HIV and PrEP knowledge and provide HIV and PrEP education to high-risk populations, professionals and community members, in a variety of settings Develop and strengthen relationships with service providers in our service areas Conduct outreach online, in community sex environments, and at LGBT-related events to gay and bisexual men, offering safer sex supplies and making referrals to our services Ability to work well with others, handle stress appropriately, have reliable attendance Ability to use personal cell phone to run agency phone system software, MFA, etc. Other tasks as assigned, including training/cross-training other staff as needed Required Qualifications: 1 year of relevant experience with patient/client interaction or working with similar populations and services Ability to safely drive agency van Ability to pass agency criminal background check Ability to work evenings or weekends as needed and to work outdoors regularly For a complete job description, please visit: