HIV Testing Counselor & Biomedical Prevention Navigator

Classification:
Full-Time

Location:

Los Angeles, Bathhouses (Commercial Sex Venues)

Position

Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the HIV Testing Counselor & Biomedical Prevention Navigator, funded by the Department of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP), is responsible for delivering HIV/AIDS Health Education and Risk Reduction Prevention Services. This includes providing HIV testing to both HIV-positive individuals and high-risk HIV-negative populations, using Commercial Sex Venues; street/community outreach and tracking, and maintaining tracking efforts.

The role also serves as a direct point of access for individuals seeking HIV biomedical prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis ("PrEP") and post-exposure prophylaxis ("PEP").

Principal Responsibilities:

* Provide targeted HIV/AIDS health and risk reduction education;

* Provide rapid HIV counseling, testing, and referral services; at DHSP Commercial Sex Venue approved sites (Wesley Health Center Clinics and Partner Agencies);

* Provide HIV and STD testing in CSV (Commercial Sex Venues);

* Conduct individual counseling and assessments for potential PrEP/PEP clients;

* Completion of all requisition forms, logs and required documentation or data entry;

* Maintain temperature logs, quality assurance logs and documentation up-to-date;

* Link HIV Positive clients to care by providing an appointment at our clinical sites;

* Link clients to primary care services, PrEP navigation, and services offered at Wesley Health Centers;

* Provide point of care PrEP navigation to PrEP eligible populations at Commercial Sex Venues, including education, harm reduction counseling, eligibility screening, and appointment scheduling;

* Conduct outreach and engage clients and patients to conduct HIV Tests;

* Attend community and staff meetings, as scheduled;

* Maintain testing areas clean and sanitary;

* Collaborate with other JWCH/WHC programs and satellite sites to ensure successful referrals for PrEP/PEP-related services and appointments;

* Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

* Experience working with high risk populations;

* Current HIV/AIDS, STI, and biomedical HIV prevention knowledge;

* Certification as an HIV counselor;

* Effective oral and written communication skills;

* Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs (Outlook, excel, word);

* Current California Driver License and ability to drive to program sites;

* Understanding and experience implementing HIV health educational risk reduction curriculum.

Preferred:

* Bilingual (English/Spanish);

* HIV/AIDS and STI knowledge;

* Phlebotomy Certificate;

* PrEP and PEP experience or trainings completed.

Disclaimer: Salary offered will be based on the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, and in accordance with applicable laws and internal pay equity policies.

* All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

Employee Benefits:

At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you'll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes:

* Medical, Dental, Vision

* Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.

* Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.

* Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.

* 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.

* Mileage reimbursement.

* Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).

* Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.