Prevention Specialist

ORGANIZATION INFORMATION: Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) healthcare organizations. With 17 offices in 11 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, planning, organizing, assisting, monitoring, and evaluating all aspects of the project as well as traveling, driving or having reliable transportation, utilizing a computer for typing and data inputting, online outreach, and conducting research; attending meetings; and presenting to small and large groups. HOURLY RATE: $17.79- $20.50 Per Hour BENEFITS: PTO Vision Health 401k Sick time MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct outreach and distribute educational materials, which may include safer drug use materials and safer sex materials to Persons Who Inject Drugs (PWID) and others in affected demographics. Conduct anonymous/confidential HIV counseling and testing services as well as integrated testing for STI’s and HCV to individuals at risk following all agency and state protocols. Assess client’s needs and make appropriate referrals. Engage with Stages of Change and Motivational Interviewing practice to provide motivational, staged-based interventions. Stay in communication with the team to coordinate regular program hours or appointments to stay up-to-date with any client needs, programmatic needs, or developments. Assist with program evaluation, including soliciting feedback from clients on a regular basis. Provide safe spaces for clients to learn about and receive support on implementing risk reduction activities. Act as liaison to register, schedule, and check in clients for appointments, dependent on role. Disseminate information about PrEP, PEP, provider sites, and other relevant program information through direct interaction with clients, newsletters, and forums. Collect program evaluation data and record data in appropriate databases in compliance with program and funder requirements. Review and recommend potential resources which are culturally sensitive to the targeted community. Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service. Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity. Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity. Keeping informed about current HIV/STI trends, developments, and co-factors to transmission (i.e., AOD, Mental Health, etc.), as well as state-of-the-art prevention efforts and strategies. Keeping informed about current trends for People who inject drugs (PWID) and harm reduction strategies. Keeping informed about current Intimate Partner violence (IPV) and Domestic Violence (DV) trends within LGBTQ+ communities. Willingness to operate large mobile sprinter van for community based healthcare service events. Assisting Prevention Program Manager with report writing, as assigned. Ensure confidentiality of program participants. Ensure that all trainings are current and culturally humble. Other duties as assigned EDUCATION/LICENSURE: High School Diploma or equivalent preferred. Strong customer service skills and/or experience is an asset. Expertise with LGBTQIA+ communities required. Strong understating and commitment to anti-oppression principles and values. Must have a reliable means of transportation and adequate insurance, as statewide travel will be required. Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications: A background in HIV and STI prevention and education and/or knowledge of the field, and experience with information and referral services is preferred. Experience in developing culturally appropriate marketing materials and campaigns is preferred. Must have strong written and verbal communications. Public speaking and group facilitation experience is preferred. Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, harm reduction, and a demonstrated competence in working with Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) communities. Must have or acquire (within three months of employment) an HIV Prevention Counselor Training Certificate and training in testing technologies utilized by the agency if required by region. Adept knowledge in Microsoft Office Products required. Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality. Must have reliable transportation and preferably valid driver’s license. OTHER INFORMATION: Background and reference checks will be conducted. In accordance with Equitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered. Hours may vary, applicants may work between 8:00am and 7:00pm based off pharmacy needs. Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment. Completing the application does not guarantee employment. EOE/AA Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr