HILLCREST FAMILY SERVICES is Hiring a HIV Health Educator Near Dubuque, IA
Job Details Job Location Community Outreach Services - Dubuque, IA Position Type Full-Time Education Level High school diploma or GED Travel Percentage Up to 10% Job Shift First Shift Job Category Nonprofit - Social Services Description Your Responsibilities As an HIV Health Educator your primary responsibility includes conducting scientific based prevention education sessions with HIV positive individuals, and individuals at high-risk for HIV infection, including individual sessions, workshops, and social marketing activities for on-going recruitment. Primary responsibility includes providing community education resources to the CCBHC, HIV and various Hillcrest programs. Assist with Compilation of statistics and other information required for funding In addition, you will:
Complete HIV Counselor and Phlebotomy training within your first year
Assist with the creation of promotional and supporting materials for the HIV program
Assist with arranging and attending health fairs, presentations, and other community events and activities
Work toward increasing the annual number of people tested for HIV and HCV and number of people receiving Hepatitis immunizations
Travel to Dubuque and Jackson counties; as well as various Hillcrest programs/locations in additional counties
Provide testing for HIV and Hepatitis (A, B, C) on site at the clinic and other outreach sites
Conduct profession and compassionate manner when providing testing, education, and counseling
Contribute to the quarterly progress report and annual grant renewal for the HIV grant
What You Need
High School Diploma or equivalent
Maintain confidentiality
What Makes You Stand Out
1 years experience with health education
Bachelor's degree in social services or related field
Knowledge of HIV and understanding of disproportionately impacted/high risk population
Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30 hours a week:
Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k)with profit sharing and employer match
Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
10 paid holidays
80 hours sick time
2 wellness days
Staff development and training
Public Service Loan Forgiveness(PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
Employer paid CEU's through Relias
On-site primary care
PerkSpot- employee discount program
MeMD- virtual health provider for you and your family
Free talk therapy
$0 Telehealth/urgent care
Discounted psychiatry
Employee assistance program
Advancement opportunities
About the Organization Hillcrest Family Services is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. Were a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores. **COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required**