Prevention and Outreach Specialist

Prevention And Outreach Specialist

Empath Partners in Care, a part of Empath Health is seeking a Prevention & Outreach Specialist to join our team in Hillsborough, Pinellas, and Pasco, FL. In this role, the Prevention & Outreach Specialist will conduct HIV testing, pre/post counseling, community outreach, referrals to social services, and facilitate groups. The Outreach Specialist will also work with populations at higher risk for HIV infection; build partnerships with community partners; assist individuals to identify their risk for HIV infection or transmission, and how to change risky behaviors, and sustain positive risk reduction behavior changes; and conduct one-on-one and group education services.

Deliver all confirmatory test results and make appropriate referrals for follow up medical care and other services as identified.

Contact appropriate referrals in a timely manner regarding services according to grant specifications.

Maintain appropriate and required tracking of referrals (including PreP/nPeP, DOH, etc).

Screen and identify barriers to care, refer to other services (i.e, mental health, housing), link clients to care providers, and monitor appointments and health outcomes.

Develop a sustainable care plan with each client to provide and conduct appropriate interventions to all eligible individuals for DOH funded interventions. The plans of care will focus on removing barriers to care, determining benefits, and linking to appropriate provider(s).

Complete appropriate and timely documentation for 1628s, plus all required documentation for DOH approved interventions.

Education and/or Experience: Associate's degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

One to Two years' experience in HIV Services or HIV/STI Prevention Services or related health and human services field

Certifications (i.e. CPR): 500/501 HIV Testing and Training, Rapid Testing Certification, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic computer software

Must have reliable transportation and insurance with valid license in good standing

Must be able to drive a 31' mobile testing unit and have appropriate licensure and insurability

Unified in empathy, we serve our communities through extraordinary Full Life Care for All. Empath Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization providing Full Life Care through a connected network of services across Florida, including hospice, home health, grief care, geriatric primary care, elder care (PACE), HIV and sexual health (EPIC), and dementia support. Full Life Care means caring for the whole person, body, mind, and spirit, with empathy and dignity. Our care goes beyond medicine to help people feel seen, supported, and valued at every stage of life. At Empath Health, you'll find purpose, partnership, and possibility in a culture where compassion drives excellence and every team member helps make life's journey more meaningful.

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