Bilingual HIV/STI Testing Counselor

CASCADE AIDS PROJECT•Portland, OR

1d•$0 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

CAP Northwest (CAP), Oregon and Southwest Washington’s oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization, provides compassionate healthcare to the LGBTQ+ community and beyond. Its mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner, and Esther’s Pantry are part of CAP. The Bilingual HIV/STI Testing Counselor works collaboratively with CAP Northwest staff and management to provide high-quality, confidential, culturally responsive, and affirming HIV/STI counseling, testing, and referral services. The position primarily provides direct client services through Pivot, CAP’s free HIV/STI testing program operating out of Prism Health clinics. Pivot serves LGBTQIA2S+ communities, men who have sex with men (MSM), people living with HIV, and other community members seeking accessible sexual health services. The counselor conducts HIV and STI testing, including syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and occasional hepatitis C testing. Services include client intake, sexual health assessments, specimen collection, prevention education, communicating results, and referrals to appropriate prevention, treatment, and care services. The role is part-time at 0.5 FTE, scheduled for 16 hours per week. Shifts vary based on program needs and will likely include evenings and Saturdays, with scheduling Monday through Thursday and Saturdays. Additional hours may occasionally be available. The position primarily works at Prism Health’s SE Belmont and/or N Morris locations and may provide testing and prevention services at community outreach locations. Starting pay is $30.75 per hour, with increases based on tenure and a top-of-scale rate of $35.70 per hour. This is a union-represented position, with compensation, benefits, and working conditions collectively bargained. New employees must provide proof of vaccination status at hire unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Basic knowledge of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, sexual health, and social determinants of health, or demonstrated ability to develop this knowledge through training.
Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients verbally and in writing in both languages.
Cultural awareness and ability to provide respectful, affirming, and nonjudgmental services to diverse populations, including LGBTQIA2S+ communities, transgender and nonbinary individuals, men who have sex with men, communities of color, and other historically marginalized populations.
Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to discuss sensitive sexual health topics, test results, and other health information with clients in person, by phone, and via text.
Willingness to perform blood collection, including fingersticks and other approved methods, after appropriate training and competency verification.
Ability to safely handle blood, bodily fluids, and potentially infectious materials in accordance with established safety protocols.
Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Provide confidential, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and affirming HIV/STI counseling and testing in accordance with established protocols.
Conduct HIV/STI testing, including rapid HIV tests, fingerstick blood collection, and urine and swab specimen collection, following required training and competency verification.
Complete client intake and sexual health assessments, provide HIV/STI prevention and treatment education, and connect clients with resources such as PrEP, PEP, and other sexual health services.
Communicate HIV/STI test results accurately and promptly in a supportive manner, and coordinate follow-up testing, treatment referrals, and linkage to HIV care as needed.
Support daily clinic operations, including scheduling appointments, checking in clients, responding to phone and text messages, and maintaining an organized testing environment.
Document client encounters, test results, referrals, and program data in Epic and other designated systems while protecting confidentiality and following HIPAA requirements.
Maintain testing supplies and equipment, complete quality assurance activities, and follow infection prevention, specimen handling, and clinical safety protocols.
Provide HIV/STI testing and prevention services at community outreach locations.
Collaborate with team members and community partners, and participate in required trainings and meetings.