Health Education Specialist II

Los Angeles LGBT Center•Los Angeles, CA

4d•$25 - $30

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Health Education Specialist II provides HIV and STD testing; triages HIV-positive patients into medical care; coordinates, schedules, and conducts outreach events targeting gay and bisexual men and transgender clients of color; and builds and maintains working relationships with businesses and community members at outreach locations. The role is part of Community Health Programs in the Health Services Department. The Los Angeles LGBT Center provides free or low-cost medical and mental health services to LGBTQ people. Its mission is to build a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

Requirements

Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues particularly relevant to LGBTQ people.
Passion for the Center’s work and mission.
At least 6 years of work experience in health education, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent education.
At least 1 year of experience in outreach, community organizing, and project management.
Certification in HIV counseling and testing.
Certification in phlebotomy or eligibility for phlebotomy training.
Ability to apply cultural competency principles when working with gay and bisexual men of color and transgender individuals.
Understanding of health education principles and behavior, people of color, and community resources in Los Angeles County.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS-related issues and concerns.
Computer skills and knowledge, including word processing, database operations, spreadsheets, and other software systems.
Reliable transportation, a valid California driver’s license, and a clean DMV record, with the ability to obtain insurance.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration statuses, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Health Services staff and staff working at clinical sites must receive the 2026–2027 seasonal flu vaccine.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, schedule, and conduct outreach activities at locations where gay, bisexual, and transgender people congregate, assessing individual risk behaviors.
Develop and maintain working relationships with community business owners where outreach, workshop, and support group activities are conducted.
Provide HIV/STD counseling and testing.
Provide phlebotomy services for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis testing.
Collect and collate oral, blood, and urine specimens.
Assist in preparing test results.
Maintain accurate logs of laboratory tests, confirmatory results, and missing results.
Accurately enter risk assessment data in an electronic medical record.
Triage HIV-positive clients to the Jeffrey Goodman Clinic and other community resources and referrals.
Contact clients who have not obtained their results.
Monitor program goals and objectives.
Assist with preparing monthly quantitative and qualitative reports.
Participate in community and public task forces and meetings as necessary.
Collaborate with local agencies conducting HIV risk-reduction programs for gay and bisexual men and transgender women at risk.
Perform other duties as assigned.