HIV/STI Tester and Health Educator in Winter Park, Florida at Hope and Help Center of Central Florida Inc

SUMMARY This position is responsible for HIV and STI/STD testing and education for those in incrassation locations two days a week and other out reach locations including persons at risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV and/or STI/STD. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: This position is responsible for providing prevention education to those at high risk for HIV or STI's, as well as case management of those already diagnosed with those infections. This will include a detailed assessment of individuals' risk factors for exposure, devising tailored plans for risk reduction, including the use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and ongoing monitoring of the efficacy of high-risk behavior modification recommendations. This position is also responsible for providing linkage services to individuals newly diagnosed with STI's and or HIV as well as those with chronic infection in need of care. Key to these goals will be the promoting of the federal 340B program and enrolling clients into that program. The role also includes supporting patients with funding assistance applications, enrolling patients into the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Ryan White program (RW), or any other insurance in which the patient can qualify, direct assistance in gaining access to services, coordination of care, oversight of the entire case, and linkage to appropriate services. The role decreases barriers to medical and support services, increases consumers' awareness of treatment options, builds/strengthens relationships between the patient, physician, and patient advocate, and OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES Performs other work-related duties and special projects as assigned. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities. QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL OF: Modern office practices, procedures, and equipment HIPAA laws and confidentiality requirements Excel, Word, and basic computer operations HIV transmission, prevention and disease process. HIV/AIDS prevention strategies Substance Abuse, HIV/AIDS, TB and Hepatitis as they relate to prevention and medical adherence among special populations Resources in the business community ABILITY TO: Communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse population varying in age, physical/mental health, lifestyles, and cultural/ethnic backgrounds Meet time schedules, deadlines, and plan and organize work Work confidently with discretion and independently with little direction Work cooperatively with others using tact, patience, and courtesy Maintain current knowledge of technological advances in the field Work with confidential data with discretion Be sensitive to issues involved in working in a multi-cultural, community-based organization Work with and serve clients effectively from diverse backgrounds and (multi-racial, cultural and economic backgrounds) Provide positive feedback, empathy, encouragement and guidance to program participants Display productive leadership behavior and encourage a learning environment for staff and participants Communicate effectively with staff, program participants, service providers and community members Recognize and adhere to professional boundaries. Inspire and motivate participants to positive outcomes through positive role modeling. Establish and maintain effective working relationships and with business community Conduct individual and group education presentation on topics related to HIV & STDs, safer sex practices, and HIV prevention education Organize events EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university or an associate degree and one (1) year of HIV or health education experience or a high school diploma or equivalent and two (2) years of HIV or health education experience. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, and/or REGISTRATIONS None required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear and to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and ability to adjust focus. This position requires occasional outdoor work. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.