As an organization, we are committed to providing care as Patient Centered Medical Home. All employees are required to be aware of the organization’s practice of the NCQA Patient Centered Medical Home and the National Health Disparities’ Improvement Models.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

· Provides coverage on the HIV testing phone and conducts daily outreach

· Conducts HIV prevention intervention specifically Community Promise, ARTAS, and POL.

· Conducts HIV Counseling and Testing utilizing Alere Ag/Ab combo HIV Rapid Test

· Recruits participants for interventions and role models for Community Promise, PrEP and PEP.

· Completes required documentation

· Participates in internal and external trainings and skill enhancement seminars

· Produces timely monthly and quarterly program data reports

· Participates in staff team meetings and other meetings as required

· Work collaboratively with the Youth, and Men’s, programs to ensure that all patients are screened for HIV, HCV, and STIs.

· Participates the implementation of two DEBIs – Community promise and RESPECT

· Participates comprehensive HIV Counseling and Testing program•

· Ensure that all data collected and entered into the e2Education electronic record system.

· Provide information and referrals services to patients.

· Provide individual risk assessment to Youth determined to be at high risk of acquiring HIV and other related sexually transmitted diseases (STDs); perform HIV preventing counseling as needed to support the HIV integration process within WSHC and provide HIV education to clients.

· Conduct sessions on HIV, hepatitis and STI education, using age appropriate, culturally sensitive, agency approved materials/models and approaches to clients accessing services or staff providing services.

· A demonstrated understanding of up-to-date youth risk factors, and the use of technology to conduct outreach.

· Help youth to identify personal risk factors and barriers to risk reduction and work with youth to develop and achievable personalized risk-reduction plan, support youth-initiated behavior change and help youth develop a longer-term risk-reduction plan.

· Conducts risk assessments and make appropriate client referrals and/or follow-up based on HIV test/STI screening results and other presenting problems; perform partner elicitation and make appropriate case management referrals for clients with positive HIV test results.

· Perform outreach activities within the community to promote HIV, hepatitis and STI education, emphasizing HIV integration services occurring within the health center.

· Review client records weekly and ensure that documentation is properly maintained by clinic and support staff according to established department and programmatic policies including confidentiality of medical records.

· Records and submit required reports and documents in timely manner.

· Maintain current information on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, STDs, and local resources.

· Adhere to local, state and federal regulations and policies that govern provision of HIV services.

· Performs other duties as requested.

Required Experience/Abilities/Competencies:

· Minimum one-year experience in conducting outreach and/or delivering evidence-based HIV prevention interventions

· Experience with substance abuse issues and treatment resources

· Knowledge of HIV infection and related services

· Knowledge of the targeted communities, their needs and how to effectively reach them

· Ability to conduct HIV Counseling and Testing utilizing Alere Ag/Ab combo HIV Rapid Test

· Ability to conduct Community Promise (HIV prevention intervention)

· Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbal communications

· Ability to work evenings and weekends

· Ability to be linguistically and culturally competent

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Outlook

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $23.00 - $24.62 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Conducting Outreach: 2 years (Preferred)
• Substance Abuse: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Roxbury Crossing, MA 02120: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person