HIV Program Specialist 1
Company: CAN Community Health
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: October 24, 2024
Job Description:
Description:
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:
- Participates 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:
- Ability 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:
- High School Diploma required
- Minimum 1 year experience in a related field preferred,
relevant college-level coursework may substitute for experienceCAN
Required Trainings:General Orientation HIV/AIDS Violence in the
WorkplaceSexual Harassment HIPAA Health Stream Courses (as
assigned)
Physical Requirements:
- Neat professional appearance
- Exert 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:
- Computer Equipment
- Multi-line Telephone
- Fax & Other Business Machines / Technology
- Valid driver's license and ability to operate a motor
vehicle
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 Must pass a drug
screening and Level II background check including finger printing
and a comprehensive review of criminal history.
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 identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, or
other characteristics protected by applicable law.
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Keywords: CAN Community Health, Scottsdale , HIV Program Specialist 1, Other , Phoenix, Arizona
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