HIV Program Specialist 1
Company: CAN Community Health
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: January 15, 2023
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Job Description:
Description:
CAN Community Health, one of the nation's largest providers of HIV
Services, has an exciting opportunity for an HIV Program Specialist
for the Daytona Beach, FL region.We are looking for someone who is
passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV
and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our
professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and
Values. We offer a good quality of life with an excellent schedule,
competitive pay with a bonus plan, premiere benefits package with a
retirement plan with a generous company matching contribution. We
have received recognition in 2022, 2021, 2019, & 2018 NPT's Best
Non-Profit to Work for Award.CAN is a Drug-Free Workplace. All
potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment
drug screen upon job offer. Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination is
preferred for this position.Salary Range: $45K or higher based upon
education level, background, and experience. You can find out more
about us by visiting our website at www.cancommunityhealth.org.
Apply Today!CAN Community Health, Inc.Job DescriptionJob Title:
Program Specialist 1 Date Prepared: Classification: Non-Exempt
Revision Date: 10.26.22 Statement of Purpose: The Program
Specialist 1 is an entry-level position for CAN Community Health's
Education & Prevention Team that focuses on the provision of
program services including but not limited to HIV/STI testing,
health education, and community outreach. This position reports
directly to the HIV Prevention Program Manager.Primary Tasks: HIV
Program SpecialistProvides HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and pre- and
post-test counseling in both clinic and community-based settings.
Accurately documents the provision of testing in the electronic
medical record and on paper as required.Provides education on
Pre-exposure Prophylaxis to clients and community members and
navigates clients for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis program.Serves as a
representative of CAN Community Health during community-based
outreach events. Conducts tabling and provides health education and
testing as appropriate.Distributes condoms to community members and
partner organizations.Collaborates with other disciplines
internally and externally to coordinate client/patient services and
community needs.Ensures client confidentiality 100% of the time by
conforming to HIPAA laws and CAN Community Health Policies and
Procedures.Drives and maintains the mobile sprinter unit as
needed/applicable.Accurately documents and maintains records as
related to grant efforts, including but not limited to time
spent.Secondary Tasks: HIV Program SpecialistParticipates in
professional training and education to advance skills/knowledge of
HIV/STIs/Hepatitis C. Maintains required certifications for the
provision of services including but not limited to testing, as
required by state/local health department.Supports CAN Community
Health's efforts to develop new partnerships and partnership
agreements in assigned region/territory.Represents CAN Community
Health at local, state, and national conferences and meetings, as
deemed necessary.Prepares HIV home test kits for distribution and
utilizes appropriate forms and platforms to provide HIPAA compliant
support to clients participating in the tele-testing
program.Conducts online health education through the use of dating
geolocation applications for CAN's virtual outreach
program.Participates in special projects and initiatives and other
duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: HIV
Program SpecialistAbility to apply principles of health promotion
and disease prevention.Ability to accurately coordinate several
tasks at one time.Able to work autonomously and
self-motivated.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
effectively with a diverse population.Knowledge of community health
services and agencies.Working knowledge Microsoft Office products
including Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft
Word.Demonstrates appropriate organizational skills.Demonstrates
excellent communication skills.Ability to utilize problem-solving
techniques.Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA compliance.Knowledge of
CDC effective behavioral interventions and motivational
interviewing.Ability to work non-traditional hours on a regular
basis, including nights and weekends.
Requirements:
Education/Professional: HIV Program Specialist High School Diploma
requiredMinimum 1 year experience in a related field preferred,
relevant college-level coursework may substitute for experienceCAN
Required Trainings: HIV Program Specialist General Orientation
HIV/AIDS Violence in the WorkplaceSexual Harassment HIPAA Health
Stream Courses (as assigned)Physical Requirements: HIV Program
Specialist Neat professional appearanceExert up to 25 lbs. of force
occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a
negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical
demands are in excess of those of sedentary work. Light work
usually requires walking or standing to a significant
degree.Requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken
word, visual and auditory acuity.Machines/Equipment & Tools Used:
HIV Program Specialist Computer EquipmentMulti-line TelephoneFax &
Other Business Machines / TechnologyValid driver's license and
ability to operate a motor vehicleOther Duties: HIV Program
Specialist Please note this job description is not designed to
cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time
with or without notice. Responsible To: HIV Prevention/Program
Manager CAN Community Health is an equal opportunity employer that
is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are
different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation,
gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or
other characteristic protected by applicable law.PI201282337
Keywords: CAN Community Health, Daytona Beach , HIV Program Specialist 1, Other , Daytona Beach, Florida
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