Health Educator-HIV

Responsibilities

The HIV Educator primary responsibilities includes conducting scientific based prevention education sessions with HIV positive individuals, and individuals at high-risk for HIV infection, including individual sessions, workshops, and social marketing activities for on-going recruitment. The HIV Educator also provides community education resources to the CCBHC, HIV and various Hillcrest programs and initiatives. In addition, you will:

* Contribute to the quarterly progress report and annual grant renewal for the HIV grant.

* Assist with the creation of promotional and supporting materials for the HIV program.

* Assist with the arranging and attending health fairs, presentations, and other community events and activities.

* Work toward increasing the annual number of people tested for HIV and HCV and number of people receiving Hepatitis immunizations.

* Travel to Dubuque and Jackson counties; as well as various Hillcrest programs/locations in additional counties.

* Provide testing and appropriate treatment referrals for HIV and Hepatitis (A, B, and

C) on site at the clinic and other outreach sites.

* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

* High school diploma or equivalency required.

* Associate or bachelor's degree in social services or related field preferred.

Experience:

* One (1) or more years of experience with health education preferred.

Knowledge/

Skills:

* Knowledge of HIV and understanding of disproportionately impacted/high risk population.

* Phlebotomy training preferred

* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

* Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Licenses/Certifications:

* Mandatory Reporter of Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter required.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

* Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)

* Dental insurance

* Vision insurance

* 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match

* Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)

* 10 paid holidays

* 80 hours sick time

* 2 wellness days

* Staff development and training

* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans

* Employer paid CEU's through Relias

* Perk Spot- employee discount program

* Employee assistance program

* Advancement opportunities

About the Organization

Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We're a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

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