Prevention Specialist

Vivent Health•Chicago, IL

2d•$24

About The Position

The Specialist, Prevention is responsible for providing anonymous and confidential testing for HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), syphilis, and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). We aim to ensure everyone feels comfortable seeking counselling and testing services. You will have the opportunity to provide prevention education services, engage in syringe access programming (where applicable), and work with priority populations such as gay/bisexual/same-gender loving cisgender men, people of trans experience, and people who inject drugs (PWID). By offering these services, we hope to create a welcoming and non-judgmental environment using harm reduction strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Knowledge and/or experience working with HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and alcohol and other drug (AODA) issues.
Experience presenting to small and/or large groups.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Windows, and Databases.
Must be willing and able to travel within and throughout the service delivery area.
Knowledge of and sensitivity to the HIV/AIDS patient population and/or an eagerness to learn about this community.
Understanding of and sensitivity to HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and alcohol and other drug (AODA) issues.
Effective verbal and written communication skills and a strong comfort level in discussing issues of sexuality, orientation, gender, and sex.
Ability to complete work assignments with minimal supervision, thoroughness, and efficiency.
Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and work cooperatively with individuals from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Dependability and punctuality.
For positions that require driving a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a clean driving record.

Nice To Haves

HIV Prevention Certified Provider, preferred.
Community Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification, is a plus.
HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.

Responsibilities

Conduct confidential and anonymous HIV, HCV, syphilis, and STI testing (where applicable), counselling, and referral (CTR) in accordance with state guidelines.
Establish and implement CTR sites for priority populations.
Distribute approved education materials, safer sex materials, and/or safer injection supplies.
Conduct one-on-one educational sessions and assessments with clients, including referrals for internal and external services (e.g., pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), treatment, housing, and employment).
Perform regular outreach to bars, barber shops, treatment and recovery centers, and other venues frequented by priority populations.
Plan and participate in community events, such as Pride Fest, that engage priority populations.
Document all services and activities utilizing established internal data systems and develop public and private grant reports as required. Regularly report to the supervisor on all activities through biweekly personal management interviews (PMI).
Implement special projects and perform other duties as assigned.
Adherence to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies.