STI Services Coordinator at Wisconsin Community Services – Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Job Summary:

The STI Services Coordinator position offers support related to sexually transmitted infection (STI) for adults with co-occurring substance use and serious/persistent mental illness in the community, along with individuals returning to the community from incarceration settings and others served by WCS. Various services provided may include individual or group education and counseling, support of WCS staff conducting education and training, recordkeeping for self and others related to education and counseling, assistance in accessing testing, education and support related to testing and treatment outcomes, assistance in contacting partners, program administration, 340B program operations, and compliance. The coordinator plays a vital role in assisting the individuals served to be healthy, independent, and successful in the Milwaukee community.

WCS invites individuals with a minimum of a high school diploma and experience in this area to apply. A bachelor’s degree in the Human Services area related fields is preferred, along with individuals who have experience related to STI education, counseling, testing, and treatment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide individual and/or group education and counseling related to sexual activity, STIs, safe sex practices, harm reduction, condom use, and STI transmission modes to people served by WCS.
• Provide practical and emotional support while connecting individuals to STI testing and treatment and supporting people related to test results and treatment plans
• Support WCS CSP and TCM staff in the provision of STI education and counseling serving as a trainer for other staff, working in complex situations, and serving as a subject matter expert
• Support clinical operations of STI services at the request of the lead medical staffer including material ordering, stocking, and assuring facilities and rooms are prepared to provide testing and treatment
• Work closely with the pharmacy to assure people in need of treatment receive it and appropriate adherence education to support successful completion of treatment
• Document all work of their own and other staff STI education and counseling efforts in the electronic health records system to assure appropriate health care recordkeeping and compliance with 340B requirements
• Serve as a member of the 340B compliance committee or similar oversight body within WCS
• Actively support the growth of the program to serve as many people served at WCS and within the community
• Collaborate with marketing, internal communications, fundraising, and other staff as appropriate to promote the program and secure necessary financial support
• Collaborate with finance staff to initiate and sustain billing for STI counseling and education services.
• Other job-related duties that may be necessary to carry out the responsibilities of the position