HIV Prevention Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at Aids Outreach Center (AOC) and AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF)!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

The AOC has been saving and transforming lives since its inception in 1986. The agency is the Southeast’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive AIDS Service Organization.

Today, AIDS Outreach Center (AOC) began as a grassroots organization responding to the HIV epidemic. Since that time, AOC has been a leader in North Texas in the fight against HIV. Annually, 42 staff members provide services and education to over 2,000 people living with HIV and prevention services to over 3,500 people in our community.

Our Mission is to serve people living with or at risk for HIV with dignity and respect. In our community, people living will with HIV receive quality care, and new infections are rare.

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Responsibilities

The phlebotomist should have experience with people from communities of color and the LGBTQ+ population. Since HIV and STD prevention is our work, the tester will conduct testing via finger sticks and blood draws. Se busca hispanohablante.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate compassion for people, commitment to the mission, and value relationships. This role focuses on people of color, gay and bisexual men, transgender and non-binary individuals, and other community members. Some training is available for this position.

• Provides testing, outreach, and education for HIV and STD prevention in English and Spanish.
• Schedules and maintains appointments for testing.
• Accurately completes required forms, lab requisitions, and additional written materials.
• Collects finger stick and venipuncture specimens.
• Makes in-house STD treatment appointments.
• Performs data entry and preparation of monthly reports.
• Follows universal safety precautions.
• Performs as part of a team and maintains a positive attitude.
• Provides sexual health education and screening regarding STD infection, transmission, prevention, and testing.
• Participates in staff, training, and other meetings, as required.
• Links clients to appropriate medical and social services, as appropriate.
• Drives mobile testing vehicle on occasion for outreach events.
• Participates in on-going trainings as needed.

Job Qualifications :

Qualifications

We at AOC / AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.