What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIV Prevention Specialist position at Family Centers?
HIV Prevention Specialist – Full Time
Stamford, CT, US
Family Centers Inc., a private nonprofit organization seeks a motivated and passionate professional to join our team. The HIV Prevention Specialist will provide HIV prevention and drug user health services. The specialist will also be responsible for delivering targeted outreach in Stamford, CT. Outreach will include HIV testing in nonclinical settings, education and linkage to medical and other services.
Duties And Responsibilities
Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization providing health, education, and human services to children, adults, and families throughout Fairfield County. Our team of more than 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers collaborate to deliver a wide range of responsive and innovative programs. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families, and communities each year receive the care, encouragement, and resources they need to realize their potential.
Benefits & Perks
At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.
Full-time Employees Enjoy
Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.
Stamford, CT, US
Family Centers Inc., a private nonprofit organization seeks a motivated and passionate professional to join our team. The HIV Prevention Specialist will provide HIV prevention and drug user health services. The specialist will also be responsible for delivering targeted outreach in Stamford, CT. Outreach will include HIV testing in nonclinical settings, education and linkage to medical and other services.
Duties And Responsibilities
- Conduct confidential HIV/Hep C testing and pre/post-test counseling
- Run and manage the Syringe Service Program
- Create and attend events to increase awareness of HIV testing and prevention
- Educate the community about PrEP and provide referrals
- Conduct street and community outreach and recruitment services to targeted populations
- Link individuals to partner services, medical case management, medical care and prevention services
- Facilitate community level education programs
- Identify and create partnerships with community agencies to promote referrals to prevention program
- Work closely with the entire HIV Care Team and other community agencies
- Participate in case coordination with providers and community partners as needed
- Submit monthly and quarterly reports in a timely manner
- Document all activities in the E2CT, Evaluation Web and in client files
- Maintain clinical records in accordance with grant requirements for Prevention Services
- Identify social trends and conduct outreach through social media and dating apps
- Other duties as assigned
- High School Diploma
- Bilingual Spanish or Haitian Creole
- Community Outreach experience /Outgoing and easy to engage
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and LGBQT Community desired but willing to train
- Must have a reliable car, valid driver’s license and up-to-date auto insurance
- Creative, Flexible, Team worker, People-Oriented, Emotionally Intelligent
- Passionate about community health, specifically around HIV
- Able to serve as a positive representative of Family Centers Inc.
- Comfortable communicating with people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, etc.
Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization providing health, education, and human services to children, adults, and families throughout Fairfield County. Our team of more than 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers collaborate to deliver a wide range of responsive and innovative programs. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families, and communities each year receive the care, encouragement, and resources they need to realize their potential.
Benefits & Perks
At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.
Full-time Employees Enjoy
- Generous Paid Time Off – Up to 15 vacation days annually (increases to 25 days after 10 years), 11 paid holidays, up to 3 personal days, and up to 10 sick days.
- Half-Day Summer Fridays (in select programs)
- Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage Options
- Health Savings Account (HSA) with monthly employer contributions
- Flexible Spending Accounts FSA & DCA (Health Care & Dependent Care)
- 403(b) Retirement Plan with up to 6% employer contribution
- Employer-Paid Long-Term Disability, Life & AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for confidential support
- Voluntary Opt-In Benefits including Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance, supplemental Life Insurance, and more
- Tuition Assistance (eligible to apply after 6 months of service)
- Student Loan Repayment Opportunity
Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.