Community Testing Specialist

Community Health Action of Staten • Staten Island, NY

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Community Testing Specialist is housed within the Prevention & Intervention Department and is responsible for providing HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing-related services to at-risk individuals. The Community Testing Specialist conducts education on consistent and proper use of internal and external condoms, and assistance with linkage and navigation services to help clients engage with medical care and/or any other social supportive services. This position requires a flexible schedule such that some of the job tasks will be conducted during evening hours, and on weekends.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience providing community outreach, community engagement, and/or social services
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to follow strict protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to use computers effectively, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software packages, as well as internet navigation.
• Demonstrated ability and/ or commitment to working effectively with co-workers and clients from diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to all ethnic and cultural backgrounds?

Nice To Haves

• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)?preferred.
• Completion of HIV or HCV pre/post Test Counseling and phlebotomy preferred; training will be provided if needed.
• Linkage and navigation experience highly preferred.
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations on Staten Island preferred.?

Responsibilities

• Provide HIV, HCV, and STI counseling and testing
• Conduct outreach and recruitment for testing services; seek out new venues for testing services.
• Provide referrals, linkage, and navigation services to clients as needed, including linkage to STI, medical, or any other ancillary services needed.
• Escort clients and follow up on referrals to confirm completion of referrals as needed.
• Provide referral and resource information and link individuals who test positive for HIV, HCV, and/or STIs to medical and supportive services and confirm completion of referrals.
• Deliver community-based education and risk reduction education and materials to targeted populations and the community.
• Report weekly numbers and other documentation and perform data entry as required.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and contractual and agency- training to maintain information updates on relevant issues.
• Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Benefits

• generous paid time off (4 weeks of vacation plus paid holidays, personal, and sick time)
• medical
• dental
• vision
• supplemental benefits including employer provided basic life insurance and employee assistance programs
• tuition reimbursement
• fitness reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• a retirement plan that includes employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED