Job Title: HIV Counseling & Testing/Outreach Specialist

REPORTS TO: Supervisor of State Programs

GENERAL DUTIES: The Testing/Outreach Specialist will provide HIV-related Counseling, Testing, and Referral services. The Testing/Outreach Specialist will conduct targeted outreach (traditional/face-to-face in the community and internet-based/virtual) to individuals living with HIV/AIDS and high-risk negative individuals, with a focus on Young Gay and Bisexual Men and their sexual partners regardless of race and ethnicity. The Specialist will link individuals to HIV treatment, health information, education, referrals, risk reduction interventions, condom distribution, and STD awareness, testing, and treatment. Maintaining a valid current Driver's License and driving a 30' Mobile RV Testing Unit is a mandatory requirement of the position.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND PRIORITIES

· Provide HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referrals to at-risk populations in compliance with strict standards of the Department of Health and The Pride Center.

· Conduct targeted outreach--both traditional and internet--to high-risk individuals, including people living with HIV/AIDS, and focusing on Young Gay and Bisexual Men.

· Engage individuals in their own neighborhoods or venues where they typically congregate to provide HIV-related health information, education, referrals, and linkage to services.

· Assist individuals in receiving medical care for HIV infection and other support services. Verify that services were accessed post-referral.

· Distribute condoms to target HIV-infected persons and persons at highest risk of acquiring HIV.

· Assist with recruitment for other prevention interventions and services, including those provided by Buddies of New Jersey.

· Adhere to strict procedures of confidentiality, the release of information, and data security.

· Maintain accurate and complete participant records, tracking contacts, counseling, testing, referrals, and outreach performance as defined by evidence-based models, local/state/federal entities, and The Pride Center.

· Communicate effectively with clients for appointments and follow-up on referrals.

· Maintain accurate and current process, procedural, and program, and inventory logs of specific outreach and testing activities, health materials, condoms/lube, Test Kit Temperature log.

· Maintain and reconcile accurate forms: Outreach forms; Reactive Test Result Form; Reactive Rapid Test; ID Form; testing forms; Order Form /Testing Supplies.

· Provide health education and support in conjunction with other Buddies of New Jersey Teams and community members.

· Certification in all State mandated training. Certification of RWJ Rapid Testing Training.

· Knowledge of HIV/AIDS prevention, outreach, and health promotion. Experience working with PLWHA and communities of color.

· Knowledge of specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS; substance abuse; domestic violence

· Computer skills using Microsoft software applications (e.g. Word, Excel, social media apps).

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills

· Organizational abilities and critical thinking skills. Logic and analytical ability.

· Ability to work hands-on with limited resources, independently or in a team setting.

*Other duties as deem necessary to fulfill the organization mission, or as directed by management.

* Must have current valid Driver's License, and be able to drive 30' Mobile RV Testing Unit, and smaller Mobile unit as well.

* Driving is a mandatory condition of employment

* This position requires working non-traditional hours, weekends, holidays, late hours.

** THIS POSITION WILL BE ON AN HOURLY (NON-SALARY) PAID POSITION DURING THE 90-DAY PROBATIONARY PERIOD, WHICH AFTER SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION COULD BECOME A FULL-TIME SALARY POSITION SHOULD GRANT FUNDING ALLOW IT.**

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
ALL CDC COVID-19 GUIDELINES ARE UTILIZE

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Language:

• Bilingual English / Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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