Prevention Specialist

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We’re on a mission to end HIV/AIDS through integrated, personalized, judgment-free care. That means meeting people where they are and supporting the whole person - medically, socially, and emotionally. And every role here plays a part in that mission.

We believe healthcare works best when it’s rooted in equity, dignity, and access for all. At Vivent Health, we’re building a culture where every person - both patients and employees - feels seen, respected, and empowered to thrive.

But what truly sets us apart is how we work.

You’ll be part of a deeply collaborative, interdisciplinary team united around one goal: better outcomes for the communities we serve. Our model brings together medical care, behavioral health, pharmacy, research, and prevention, creating a holistic approach that changes lives every day.

This isn’t just a workplace.

It’s a community.

It’s a mission.

It’s your chance to be part of something bigger.

Choose Vivent Health and turn your work into purpose.

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.

• 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.
• This job description is not all-inclusive and outlines the main responsibilities and requirements of the role. Employees may be asked to perform additional job-related tasks as needed.
• Adherence to all agency policies, including Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, and other relevant policies.

NOTE:

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.

• Education:
  
  High school diploma or GED.
• Leadership:
  None
• Work Experience:
  
  Knowledge and/or experience working with HIV/AIDS, PrEP, and alcohol and other drug (AODA) issues. Experience presenting to small and/or large…