Prevention Services Coordinator

United States·Dallasmid

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Key Responsibilities

Conduct HIV, syphilis & STI testing & prevention activities focused on gay, bisexual, transgender,

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Responsibilities

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→Conduct HIV, syphilis & STI testing & prevention activities focused on gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-nonconforming & men who have sex with men (MSM)
→Educate MSM & other community members about HIV/STI prevention
→Recruit at-risk, young adult MSM for FTN/FCT & screen testing
→Perform initial & follow-up sessions per FTN/FCT guidelines for persons testing for HIV
→Maintain a positive rapport with community businesses, organizations & agencies
→Assist in implementing community assessment for FTN/FCT
→Follow agency & program procedures/policies, including safety regulations & guidelines
→Work with Dallas County Health & Human Services on information regarding partner notification, contact tracing & partner elicitation, as requested
→Maintain FTN/FCT HIV/STD/syphilis testing client files
→Coordinate outreach, including recruiting & utilizing volunteers, at authorized venues to conduct testing &/or referrals to testing & HIV linkage to treatment services
→Ensure program goals & objectives are met, & report program process objectives
→Attend department and agency meetings & local and statewide conferences
→Promote PrEP and help coordinate FTN/FCT and HIV/syphilis/STD testing activities
→Perform HIV/syphilis/STD tests via venipuncture or other methods per set guidelines
→Monitor medical supplies, orders & maintenance, including biohazard waste disposal
→Perform duties in conjunction with the Transhealth Initiative, as needed
→Perform duties in accordance with OSHA safety, clinic protocols & HIPAA compliance
→Participate in condom distribution and Condom Education and Outreach initiative
→Participate in the programs Client Services Navigation System to establish linkage to HIV-related medical care for people who are infected with HIV
→Work with adult programs to help coordinate outreach for corresponding communities
→May be required to drive personal car or Sexy Health Mobile Unit to businesses & events
→Perform administrative and other duties

Requirements

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High school diploma or equivalent; some college is preferred
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Detail-oriented with the Ability to handle a moderate to heavy workload and lift 25-50lbs
Ability to work flexible hours (some late nights and weekends required)
Must have access to reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed)
Proficient experience with Microsoft computer applications is required
Qualification & experience in Foundations of Testing and Navigation (FCT) or Protocol-Based Counseling and Testing (PBC) is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.