HIV Program Specialist I
Company: CAN Community Health
Location: New Port Richey
Posted on: January 27, 2023
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Job Description:
Description: CAN Community Health one of the nation's largest
providers of HIV Services has an exciting opportunity for an HIV
Program Specialist 1 for the New Port Richey/Tampa, FL geographic
region. Experience preferred but will train qualified candidates.We
are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs
of individuals impacted by HIV and other infectious diseases. You
will become part of our professional team that drives home our
Company's Mission and Values. We offer good quality of life with an
excellent schedule, competitive pay with a bonus plan, premiere
benefits package with a retirement plan with a generous company
matching contribution. We have received recognition in 2022, 2021,
2019, & 2018 NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.CAN is a
Drug-Free Workplace. All potential hires will be required to take
and clear a pre-employment drug screen upon job offer. Proof of
COVID-19 Vaccination is required for this position.Salary Range:
$41K annually or more based upon education level, background, and
experience. You can find out more about us by visiting our website
at www.cancommunityhealth.org. Apply Today!Statement of Purpose:
This position is responsible for the development and implementation
of CAN HIV Community Health' Inc., HIV prevention, testing and PrEP
navigation programs to all, including those geared toward priority
populations including gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with
men (MSM), transgender individuals and disproportionately affected
communities of color. Outreach occurs in mobile locations with its
sprinter unit, including hot spot zip codes in assigned region of
service. This position is also responsible for building and
developing relationships and collaborations with community
partners.Program and Community Development (25%) HIV Program
Specialist I1. Functions as one of CAN's representatives, with
strong program development abilities.2. Develops/fosters grassroots
relationships with community/support resources, including
establishing memoranda of understanding (MOUs) and Business
Associate Agreements (BAAs) with other medical and social agencies
(i.e. substance use, mental health, colleges, shelters, etc.).3.
Collaborates with other disciplines internally and externally to
coordinate client/patient services and community needs.4.
Establishes and maintains vendor relationships with self-test and
rapid-test kit companies, including a procurement, inventory, and
disbursement process.5. Promotes and practices CAN Community
Health, Inc.'s mission and values, and follows its policies and
procedures.6. Collaborates with target populations and counties
regularly, utilizing innovative interventions.7. Establishes and/or
follows prevention policies, procedures, partnerships, and
schedules.8. Analyzes epidemiological data and plans outreach
efforts accordingly.9. Performs other tasks as directed by
supervisor to further the mission of CAN Community Health,
Inc.Prevention and Testing (50%) HIV Program Specialist I10. Maps
HIV prevention and testing efforts, locally and throughout assigned
region.11. Establishes and maintains an HIV prevention and outreach
testing calendar.12. Drives and maintains the sprinter mobile unit
as needed/applicable.13. Completes weekly clinic(s)/testing in
areas of service, which could include occasional overnight stays at
local hotels.14. Provides health screenings including but not
limited to -HIV testing, blood pressure and glucose testing to a
minimum number of clients per month. Ensures accurate completion
and appropriate transport of all forms of minimum number of clients
per month. Ensure accurate completion and appropriate transport of
all forms of documentation and tracks grant requirements
accordingly. Additional STD testing may vary, per area of service
and grants received.15. Develops strategies to identify communities
that are at high-risk for HIV, STDs and Hep C.16. Oversees
referrals to community partners, targeted testing activities,
marketing and all other activities.17. Participates in the
implementation of the program strategies, evaluation outcomes and
ensure the full integration of HIV Prevention Program
activities.18. Develops, reviews and updates policies and
procedures related to HIV Prevention Program activities.19. Ensure
accurate completion and prepares reports in accordance with funders
requirements.20. Collaborates with other CAN prevention teams for
peer reviews, training and capacity building purposes.21. Conducts
online health education interventions through the use of
sex-seeking and dating geolocation applications.22. Prepares HIV
home test kits for distribution and utilizes the chatbot system to
provide HIPAA compliant support to clients participating in
Tele-Testing program.PrEP Navigation (20%) HIV Program Specialist
I23. Assess and address clients' knowledge, attitudes and beliefs
regarding PrEP along with their intentions to initiate and comply
with a PrEP regimen during HIV testing or navigation
appointment.24. Engage high-risk individuals in discussions
regarding HIV risk reduction and PrEP to educate them in what is
required of the patient to ensure the most effective use of
PrEP.25. Provide continual client education about PrEP on community
and individual levels.26. Managing area-wide PrEP referrals:a.)
Confirm with referring location that contact has been made with
prospective client.b.) Connection with the respective medical team
to enroll client in care via central scheduling or local
support.c.) Provide warm hand-off of client to team as applicable
local workflow.d.) Identifies MD offices to expand CAN PrEP
provider network.26. Train and efficiently navigate EMR system.27.
Providing PrEP Educationa.) If interest expressed in PrEP:i. Engage
in biopsychosocial and financial assessments with patients.ii.
Review of prescription support programs, such as linkage to patient
assistance programs such as Advancing AccessPrograms, DHHS and
others.iii. Providing client education as it relates to temporary
financial assistance.iv. Links client to a Program Specialist 2 or
3 for further PrEP navigation.28. Promotes and practices CAN
Community Health, Inc.'s mission and values and follows its
policies and procedures.Grants management (5%) HIV Program
Specialist I29. Implements and complies with federal (i.e., CDC,
Ryan White), state (Department of Health), and local (county, city)
program requirements.30. Develops and provides grant information
for internal and external reports.Secondary Tasks:1. Represents CAN
Community Health at local, state, and national conferences and
meetings, as deemed necessary.2. Works in the field to recruit
clients, provide HIV and other STD's testing, distribute condoms,
provide pre- and post- test counseling, and proper referral to care
when needed.3. Ensures outreach activities are comprehensive,
timely, and coordinated in the most effective manner in accordance
with the epidemic.4. Ensures outreach activities adhere to the CAN
Community Health guidelines.5. Ensures client confidentiality 100%
of the time by conforming to HIPPA laws and CAN Community Health
Policies and Procedures.6. Maintains confidentiality regarding
patient/client and/or family standards in accordance with
professional and departmental standards.7. Participates in quality
improvement and assurance processes.8. Utilizes resources in a
cost-effective manner.9. Continues professional training and
education to advance skills/knowledge of HIV and related disease
processes, medications, and treatments.10.Assist with recruitment,
training and supervision of outreach volunteers and interns.11.
Performs all other duties as assigned.Responsible To:
Program/Prevention ManagerRequirements:Physical Requirements: HIV
Program Specialist INeat, professional appearance.LIGHT- Exerts up
to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force
frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to lift,
carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human
body. Involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or
standing for brief periods of time.Work requires close visual
acuity to perform an activity such as; preparing and analyzing data
and figures; transcribing; viewing a computer monitor; extensive
reading; visual inspection involving small objects, and/or
operation of clinical equipment, devices and tools.Requires
expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, visual and
auditory acuity.Work is performed in both a clinical indoor setting
and outdoor setting utilizing the mobile sprinter unity and or
tents for outreach events.Requires moderate travel to community
meetings throughout the assigned territory county.Required
Education/Professional Experience: HIV Program Specialist I1.
Public health, social work, and/or health education/social sciences
bachelor's degree and three (3) year minimum of relevant work
experience.2. Experience working with priority populations,
including injection drug users (IDU), as well as Hispanic, African
American and Native American communities.Preferred
Education/Professional Experience: HIV Program Specialist I1. Three
(3) years plus in HIV programmatic experience and/or healthcare
program development.2. Medical assistant, public health, and/or
nursing experience.3. Experience and comfort administering HIV
rapid testing and/or drawing blood, per state requirements.4.
Bilingual in Spanish.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required: HIV
Program Specialist I1. Ability to apply principals of health
promotion and disease prevention.2. Ability to accurately
coordinate several tasks at one time.3. Able to work
autonomously.4. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work
effectively with a diverse population.5. Knowledge of community
health services and agencies.6. Demonstrates visual and auditory
acuity.7. Working knowledge Microsoft Outlook, Excel, Power Point
Presentation and Microsoft Word8. Experience with development and
implementation of HIV Prevention procedures9. Ability to
self-motivate10. Managerial and Leadership skills11. Demonstrates
experience with Ryan White, CDC, and 340B mandates, documentation,
and compliance.12. Demonstrates appropriate organizational
skills.13. Demonstrates excellent communication, intervention and
people skills.14. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.15.
Demonstrates knowledge of documentation
protocols.Machines/Equipment and Tools Used: HIV Program Specialist
I1. Computer2. Telephone3.Must be able to operate a motor
vehicle.Training Requirements: HIV Program Specialist Io All new
employees are required to attend New Employee Orientationo At least
1-2-week out-of-state onboarding training(s), included but not
limited to:HIV prevention planningTesting best practicesPrEP
NavigationMobile unit managementBasic annual safetyBlood borne
pathogenHazard CommunicationInfectious WasteTuberculosisEMRContract
managemento On-going internal and external grassroots development
trainingo Department of Health required trainingo Other
internal/external training as deemed necessaryTravel Requirements:
Moderate in-state and occasional out-of-state travel required,
including prevention outreach work in the community on evenings and
weekends as needed in area of service. This includes the
responsibility and operation of a company van/mobile unit. Requires
a valid driver's license.Other Duties: HIV Program Specialist
IPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with
or without notice.CAN is an equal opportunity employer that is
committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are
different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran
status, or other characteristic protected by applicable
law.PI200399383
Keywords: CAN Community Health, Brandon , HIV Program Specialist I, Other , New Port Richey, Florida
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