Prevention Specialist

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field:
Human Services and Social Work.

50-75% (Regional/Local).

40 hrs per week, Occasional Weekend / Evening hours.

• Knowledgeable/oriented of grant logistics
• Perform data entry, record keeping, DPH surveillance reporting, Provide Enterprise and documentation and quality assurance for testing inventory
• Conducts HIV/Hepatitis C, substance abuse screenings and facilitates DEBI interventions
• Provide condom distribution (monthly/quarterly) in accordance to community needs
• Make appropriate referrals for clients to obtain adequate and relevant services as identified in their assessments
• Assist/Participate in community events to include: community/church health fairs, DAODAS sites, housing authorities, detention centers, college campuses, health facilities, etc.
• Provide/Assist with services to expedite linkage to care for clients new to the agency, i.e. obtaining proof of eligibility, proof of HIV labwork, identification card, transportation to obtain income documentation
• HIV testing of partners, family members and appointment companions of clients returning to care.
• Documents and ensures confidentiality as well as data security while on, community and during transportation to/from events, etc.
• Adhere to all quality assurance procedures, policies, and guidelines within grant, agency and health department
• Participates and adhere in team activities, meetings, trainings, events etc. This includes quality improvement meetings, supervisory meetings, and agency-specific meetings as indicated
• Travel to trainings, partner meetings and testing locations
• Attends DPH and CDC-required trainings, webinars and conferences
• Performs other job duties as requested by Supervisor or Site Manager

Excellent communication and organization skills, Knowledge of HIV/Hepatitis C and STD’s, and knowledge of Microsoft XP Tools.