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Program Overview:

The Philadelphia National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System conducts behavioral surveillance among persons at high risk for HIV infection. The research study this year will be among people who injects drugs; known as the PWID cycle.

*JOB DESCRIPTION:

The Division of HIV Health (formerly known as AACO) is recruiting temporary part-time Study Interviewers/HIV Testing Counselors for the Philadelphia National HIV Behavioral Surveillance System. Interviewers/HIV Testing Counselors will administer the survey and conduct blood-based HIV testing. All study activities will take place in the field. Employment is expected from May-November 2024 but may end sooner depending on the pace of study recruitment. Interviewers/HIV Testing Counselors are also expected to attend a week-long training prior to data collection and must be available to work between 9am-5pm. Interviewers/HIV Testing Counselors will report to the NHBS Project Coordinator/Field Supervisor.

*RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Screen potential participants for eligibility and obtain informed consent.

· Conduct in-depth, standardized surveys with study participants.

· Collect specimens for rapid blood-based HIV testing via finger stick.

· Provide HIV counseling.

· Maintain data integrity (i.e., all data collected accurately represents the information provided by a participant).

· Accurately document participant information for the eligibility screener, consent form, questionnaire, and Participant Tracking Form.

· Prepare and maintain interview and testing materials and supplies.

· Assist with ongoing formative research as necessary.

· Participate in required trainings.

· Assist with other related duties as assigned.

*SKILLS:

· Experience in engaging effectively with people who injects drugs (PWID) communities, preferably in Philadelphia.

· Ability to adhere to detailed survey research protocols.

· Ability to comply with strict protocols for confidentiality.

· Strong attention to detail.

· Strong oral communication skills.

· Ability to learn and use computerized interview programs.

· Proficiency in Spanish is an advantage, but not required.

· HIV testing and counseling experience preferred.

*EDUCATION REQUIREMENT:

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA

SALARY:

$23 AN HOUR

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*CONTACT INFORMATION:

FORWARD RESUME TO: LEMAR JOHNSON

ADDRESS: 1101 MARKET ST., 8TH FLOOR AACO, PHILADELPHIA, PA 19107

E-MAIL: LEMAR.JOHNSON@PHILA.GOV

CC: ERIKA.SOLOMON@PHILA.GOV