HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist

POSITION TITLE: HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist 

PROGRAM: Comprehensive HIV 

FULL TIME Full-Time/ Part-Time 

SALARY RANGE: $19.00 - $23.62 Hourly

Summary: Under the supervision of the Director, the HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the program’s HIV/HCV testing and sexual health education activities. Staff must be flexible to work outside of traditional work hours to accommodate community events. Staff is also responsible for the coordination of our “At-Home” HIV Testing Program and developing a team of volunteers to assist with prevention programming. Position is Part Time at 30 hours, with potential to increase to full time.

Qualifications:

• Two years of relevant work experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required.
• Experience with HIV service programs and services preferred.
• Have documentation of completing Rhode Island Qualified Professional Test Counselor training, or willing to complete training and certification within first month of employment.
• Have documentation of completing Certification as a Community Health Worker, or willing to complete training and certification within first year of employment.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated sensitivity to LGBTQ+ communities, racial and ethnic minorities, and those impacted by HIV and substance abuse.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance required to travel throughout Rhode Island.
• Must be willing to work
• Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
• Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Physical requirements: Employees in this position must have the ability to:

• Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.

• Follow professional dress codes of both FSRI and primary health care sites.

• Obtain all necessary immunizations since the position requires working in healthcare settings.

• Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment as needed.

• Ability to lift 20lbs.

• Ability to communicate effectively.

• Ability to work from home without endangering the privacy of PHI or HIPAA expectations.

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