Health Educator - HIV

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC) , we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it's about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we've been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it's needed most.

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

For eligible employees, benefits include:
• Competitive compensation & benefits
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company-paid life insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan
Why VCC?

• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

Provide direct information, education, and referrals to individuals and groups in target population as required by program and/or as directed by Supervisor. Work with other program staff, VCC staff and community partners.

• Conduct outreach and provide HIV health education, counseling and testing services to individuals at risk for HIV infection or transmission
• Work with individuals to assess individual risk and needs, enrolling those appropriate into an individualized risk reduction program
• Internal and external program reporting, such as progress and final reports
• Oversee completion of program objectives and recommend changes in scope as needed
• Serve as liaison and assist with collaborative support activities with community agencies, local government representatives and other VCC project staff
• Attend meetings, as needed
• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops

Qualifications

Minimum

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Minimum two years of experience in community education
• Valid California driver's license, current vehicle insurance and reliable transportation
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends
• Comfortable working with marginalized populations (LGBTQ+, people who use drugs, unhoused population, etc.)
• Comfortable with the harm reduction approach
• Bilingual English and Spanish

Preferred

• Bachelor's degree in related field or associates degree with minimum two years' of experience in community education

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Ability to present information accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups
• Good verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, providers and other staff
• Ability to plan and facilitate internal and community meetings
• Experience/familiarity with computers, Microsoft Office products (Word/Excel), business e-mail communication systems and internet search capabilities

Pay Range

• $22.50 - $23.00 Depending On Experience