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Title: HIV and Hepatitis C Test Counselor
Department: Pride Center of Staten Island
Reports To: HIV Prevention Project Manager
Location: 66 Willow Ave, Staten Island, NY 10303
Position Status: Full Time
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Pay Rate: $37,000-40,000 annually, commensurate with qualifications; excellent benefits package
Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI) drives dramatic improvements in the health of New Yorkers by feeding people who are hungry, healing families broken apart by violence, and bridging the gaps between people and the compassionate health care they deserve. CHASI provides outreach, education, prevention, and direct support services for populations most affected by health disparities – people with low or no income, low-income people with chronic illnesses, people with criminal justice involvement, people who use drugs, domestic violence survivors, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Pride Center of Staten Island is Staten Island’s LGBTQ Community Center. The Pride Center provides a variety of social supports and services to the LGBTQ and allied community. The HIV & Hep C (HCV) Testing Counselor is part of the HIV Prevention Team that functions out of the Pride Center of Staten Island. The program works to engage primarily young men of color who have sex, in a variety of services geared toward preventing the spread of HIV. The HIV & Hep C Testing Counselor will assist in conducting outreach through various community initiatives and educational activities. The HIV & Hep C Testing Counselor will provide culturally competent and confidential HIV antibody counseling and testing.
The HIV & Hep C Testing Counselor will provide harm reduction counseling, HIV prevention education, and referrals to clients accessing HIV testing to any needed resources. The HIV & Hep C Testing Counselor will perform HIV risk assessments in addition to Hep C risk assessments, disclosure of HIV testing results and Hep C testing results, and enhanced risk assessments to individuals who test for HIV and Hep C. The HIV and Hep C Testing Counselor will assist in enrollment of HIV Navigation Services (HNS) to provide linkage and navigation for program participants.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
CHASI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse staff. People of color, LGBTQ, women, and people with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.
Full Time
$74k-91k (estimate)
05/01/2024
05/06/2024
grassrootsmedianyc.org
STATEN ISLAND, NY
50 - 100
1989
Private
RANDY LEE
$10M - $50M