Hiv Testing Counselor-Csv

Position Purpose:

Under the direction of the Program Manager, the HIV Testing Counselor funded by the DHSP is responsible to implement HIV/AIDS Health Education/Risk Reduction Prevention Services; HIV testing for HIV positive and high risk negative homeless populations; street/community outreach and tracking; and coordination of PrEP Navigation and enrollment for eligible individuals.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Provide targeted HIV/AIDS health and risk reduction education.
2. Provide rapid HIV counseling, testing, and referral services; at DHSP storefront approved sites (Wesley Health Center Clinics and Partner Agencies)
3. Conduct STD testing in bathhouses/CSV. (commercial sex venues)
4. Completion of all requisition forms, logs and required documentation or data entry.
5. Maintain temperature logs, quality assurance logs and documentation up-to-date.
6. Link HIV Positive clients to care by providing an appointment at our clinical sites.
7. Link clients to primary care services, PrEP navigation, and services offered at Wesley Health Centers.
8. Conduct outreach and engage clients and patients to conduct HIV Tests.
9. Attend community and staff meetings, as scheduled.
10. Maintain testing areas clean and sanitary.
11. Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

1. Experience working with high risk populations.
2. Phlebotomy Certificate.
3. Current HIV/AIDS and STI knowledge.
4. Certification as an HIV counselor (will train if not certified).
5. Effective oral and written communication skills.
6. Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs (Outlook, excel, word).
7. Current California Driver License and ability to drive to program sites.
8. Understanding and experience implementing HIV health educational risk reduction curriculum.
9. Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.