HIV Program Specialist 1
Company: CAN Community Health
Location: Daytona Beach
Posted on: January 27, 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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