Prevention Specialist

Company: CAN Community Health
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: December 4, 2019

Job Description:

Description:
Responsible To: Prevention ManagerStatement of Purpose: The position is responsible for implementation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) education / prevention programs including education to clinic patients, staff, volunteers, and the community.Primary Tasks: HIV PREVENTION SPECIALIST1. Implementation of HIV prevention programs.2. Retains supply of contraceptives, brochures, and other materials necessary for prevention department activities.3. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and/or family in accordance with professional standards.4. Collaborates with clinic team members to coordinate patient services. 5. Provides confidential and anonymous testing to the community.6. Processes documentation required by state and local funding sources as required.7. Provides HIV education to members of the community as part of HIV prevention/education outreach.8. Recruits, trains, and coordinates volunteers to assist with anonymous testing and HIV education.9. Presents HIV education to staff and volunteers as part of the orientation process.10. Assists in developing goals and objectives relative to prevention and education. 11. Develops and fosters networking relationships with community and support resources.12. Promotes and practices CANs values and mission, and adheres to all policies and procedures.13. Maintains confidentiality regarding patient and/or family in accordance with professional and departmental standards.14. Adheres to ethical and legal standards of practice.Secondary Tasks: HIV PREVENTION SPECIALIST1. Practices safety, environmental and/or infection control methods.2. Promotes and practices CANs values and mission, and adheres to all policies and procedures.3. Continues professional training and education to advance knowledge and skills of HIV/AIDS.4. Participates in continuous quality improvement of services rendered to CAN clients.5. Utilizes resources and supplies in a cost-effective manner.6. Demonstrates courtesy respect in all interpersonal relationships with CAN clients, staff, and visitors.7. Maintains professional manner in all aspects of job tasks.8. Performs all other duties as assigned.9. Willingness to work on nights and weekends as needed..

Requirements:
Education/Professional Experience: HIV PREVENTION SPECIALIST1. Bachelors degree of an accredited school or equivalent experience in social services.2. HIV prevention/intervention experience3. Social Networking Strategies trained and qualified4. Basic Annual Safety Training, HIV 104, 500 and 501Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: HIV PREVENTION SPECIALIST1. Fluent in Spanish (preferred)2. Valid drivers license.3. Effective communication and interpersonal skills with patients, visitors and staff members.4. Visual and auditory acuity5. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques, a self-starter, work effectively, organized and perform multiple tasks simultaneously. 6. Ability to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures. PI115938051

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