HIV Screening Specialist
About The Position
As an HIV Screening Specialist at Nashville CARES, you will play a critical role in helping end the HIV epidemic by providing HIV testing, education, and prevention services throughout Middle Tennessee. This position offers hands-on experience for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare, nursing, EMT, phlebotomy, medical assisting, public health, or related fields. You will work in hospital emergency departments, community outreach events, and alongside healthcare professionals to connect individuals with HIV prevention resources, testing, and care. We're looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, comfortable interacting with diverse populations, and passionate about improving community health through education and prevention.
Requirements
- Experience working in healthcare, hospital emergency departments, EMT, First Responder, community clinic, or similar healthcare environments
- Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
- Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive client information
- Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills
- Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends as needed
- Valid Tennessee driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile liability insurance
Nice To Haves
- Associate degree in Health, Public Health, Social Services, or a related field
- Experience in HIV prevention, LGBTQ+ health, public health, or social services
- Previous experience providing HIV screening or working in community health initiatives
- Experience working in hospital emergency departments or community healthcare settings
Responsibilities
- Conduct HIV testing and screening in hospital emergency departments, clinical settings, and community outreach events
- Educate individuals on HIV prevention, risk reduction strategies, and available treatment resources
- Connect individuals to appropriate care and supportive services when needed
- Support community awareness efforts through outreach initiatives
- Build strong working relationships with hospital, clinic, and community partners
- Work alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams to help achieve annual HIV testing goals
- Partner with Mobile Medical Unit staff to expand HIV and Hepatitis C screening throughout the community
- Represent Nashville CARES professionally in healthcare and community settings
- Accurately document testing activities and client interactions
- Complete required reports and maintain compliance with program guidelines and safety protocols
- Protect client confidentiality while following ethical and professional standards
- Assist with ongoing program quality improvement efforts
Benefits
- Health insurance with employer-paid premium
- Dental and Vision coverage
- Over five weeks of PTO in the first year
- 12+ paid holidays annually
- Employee Assistance Program
- Short and Long-Term Disability
- 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
