PT Mobile Unit Driver at Hyacinth Foundation A New Jersey – Paterson, New Jersey

Under the supervision of the CTR Manager, performs assigned duties relating to the implementation and evaluation of the Hyacinth Testing program.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

§ Ability to work during non- traditional hours including evenings and weekends

§ Experience in driving large vehicles including but not limited to trucks/buses

§ Familiar with Northern/Central NJ and able to identify potential locations for testing to occur

§ Ability to work with communities most impacted by the virus

§ Conduct outreach to the hardest to reach YMSM and other high at-risk communities. These communities include women who are substance using, incarcerated, undocumented, uninsured, homeless, teens, or otherwise not aware of, or in denial about, their risk for being HIV-infected. Outreach will include street level and community level outreach in addition to accompanying the testing unit daily to various locations

§ Complete the required NJDOH state trainings

§ Complete the required HIV testing and counseling certification

§ Conduct HIV/STI testing as needed

§ Provide relevant literature to clients and members of the community. Engage the community in dialogue pertaining to risk behaviors, risk reduction and testing options for HIV and STIs. Identify obstacles for the provision of services and provide the community with referrals

§ Serve as a resource for members of the community already infected with HIV to ensure access to needed care and treatment services and to prevent secondary transmission/infection.

§ Establish, maintain, and update client case records using approved agency forms and procedures. Ensure confidentiality of all records.

§ Prepare monthly reports in accordance with agency policies and procedures.

Professional Responsibilities:

§ Attend and participate in staff meetings and supervisory conferences.

§ Maintain working relationships with other community providers.

§ Observe established administrative procedures.

§ Provide written reports and maintain statistics as required.

§ Represent the agency at community events, meetings and conferences.

§ Attend and participate in staff training opportunities.

Qualifications:

§ Commitment to Hyacinth philosophy

§ Demonstrated ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds and interests.

§ Minimum two year experience in driving large vehicles

§ Proficiency in written and verbal communications.

§ Access to currently registered car and a valid driver's license.

§ Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish)

Employment contingent upon having a clear driving abstract and receiving approval to drive agency vehicles.