Prevention Services Coordinator

About Us
Resource Center is proud to have served the LGBTQIA+ and HIV/AIDS communities in Dallas-Fort Worth for four decades! From a grassroots advocacy group to the front lines of the AIDS crisis, to witnessing marriage equality, fighting for transgender rights, and opening the first LGBTQIA+-affirming senior housing in Dallas, we’ve been here through it all and will continue to grow, fight, and love alongside our vibrant community.

Reports to : Prevention Services Manager

Position Overview:
The PrEP Navigator & Testing Coordinator will provide HIV & STD prevention services & education, including HIV Testing, PrEP, & linkage to treatment, among LGBTQ+ individuals at various locations throughout Dallas County & surrounding areas.

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

• Conduct HIV, syphilis & STI testing & prevention activities focused on gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-nonconforming & men who have sex with men (MSM)
• Educate MSM & other community members about HIV/STI prevention
• Recruit at-risk, young adult MSM for FTN/FCT & screen testing
• Perform initial & follow-up sessions per FTN/FCT guidelines for persons testing for HIV
• Maintain a positive rapport with community businesses, organizations & agencies
• Assist in implementing community assessment for FTN/FCT
• Follow agency & program procedures/policies, including safety regulations & guidelines
• Work with Dallas County Health & Human Services on information regarding partner notification, contact tracing & partner elicitation, as requested
• Maintain FTN/FCT HIV/STD/syphilis testing client files
• Coordinate outreach, including recruiting & utilizing volunteers, at authorized venues to conduct testing &/or referrals to testing & HIV linkage to treatment services
• Ensure program goals & objectives are met, & report program process objectives
• Attend department and agency meetings & local and statewide conferences
• Promote PrEP and help coordinate FTN/FCT and HIV/syphilis/STD testing activities
• Perform HIV/syphilis/STD tests via venipuncture or other methods per set guidelines
• Monitor medical supplies, orders & maintenance, including biohazard waste disposal
• Perform duties in conjunction with the Transhealth Initiative, as needed
• Perform duties in accordance with OSHA safety, clinic protocols & HIPAA compliance
• Participate in condom distribution and Condom Education and Outreach initiative
• Participate in the programs Client Services Navigation System to establish linkage to HIV-related medical care for people who are infected with HIV
• Work with adult programs to help coordinate outreach for corresponding communities
• May be required to drive personal car or Sexy Health Mobile Unit to businesses & events
• Perform administrative and other duties

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; some college is preferred
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred
• Detail-oriented with the Ability to handle a moderate to heavy workload and lift 25-50lbs
• Ability to work flexible hours (some late nights and weekends required)
• Must have access to reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed)
• Proficient experience with Microsoft computer applications is required
• Qualification & experience in Foundations of Testing and Navigation (FCT) or Protocol-Based Counseling and Testing (PBC) is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.