HIV Program Specialist 1

Description :

CAN Community Health, Inc.

Job Description

Job Title : Program Specialist 1 Date Prepared :

Classification : Non-Exempt Revision Date :

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 :

• Provides 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 :

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred :

Requirements :

Education / Professional :

CAN Required Trainings :

General Orientation HIV / AIDS Violence in the Workplace

Sexual Harassment HIPAA Health Stream Courses (as assigned)

Physical Requirements :

Machines / Equipment & Tools Used :

Other Duties :

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.

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