Health Education Specialist

COPE Community Services, Inc. • Tucson, AZ

1d • $18 - $0 • Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for Health Education Specialist for the Nexus team. Under general supervision, provide harm reduction, education, linkage and referral, and Rapid HIV testing to clients and the public in general. Provide initial engagement and ongoing services to clients, participate in on-going training and education, assist with drop in center, assist with the development and implementation of community event participation and complete data entry and administrative tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years experience working in social, human or health related services.
• Must be 21 years of age (insurance requirement).
• Possess a valid AZ driver’s license with a “clean” or “acceptable” driving record.
• Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in social, human or health related services, no experience necessary.
• Spanish speaking with experience working with the bilingual community (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

• Provide harm reduction, education, linkage and referral, and Rapid HIV testing to clients and the public in general.
• Provide initial engagement and ongoing services to clients.
• Participate in on-going training and education.
• Assist with drop in center.
• Assist with the development and implementation of community event participation.
• Complete data entry and administrative tasks.

Benefits

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short and Long Term Disability Insurance
• 403b Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Insurance
• Employee Wellness Program
• 11 paid holidays
• Earned Paid Sick Time
• Generous PTO accrual rate

What This Job Offers

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