FSRI- HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist

The City of Providence•Providence, RI

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About The Position

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community! Position Summary: Under the supervision of the Director, the HIV Testing and Prevention Specialist will be responsible for coordinating the program’s HIV/HCV testing and sexual health education activities. Staff must be flexible to work outside of traditional work hours to accommodate community events. Staff is also responsible for the coordination of our “At-Home” HIV Testing Program, and developing a team of volunteers to assist with prevention programming. Position is Part Time at 30 hours, with potential to increase to full time. Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity! We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits. Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities. Join our FAMILY today! Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of improving the health and well-being of children and families. We are passionate about our mission to advance opportunity and hope. FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across the Health, Healing, Home and Hope divisions, are experts in their fields, delivering strategies to positively impact lives. We provide services statewide, and currently operate in three locations in Providence; and four locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield. Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.

Requirements

Two years of relevant work experience.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, required.
Have documentation of completing Rhode Island Qualified Professional Test Counselor training, or willing to complete training and certification within first month of employment.
Have documentation of completing Certification as a Community Health Worker, or willing to complete training and certification within first year of employment.
Knowledge of and demonstrated sensitivity to LGBTQ+ communities, racial and ethnic minorities, and those impacted by HIV and substance abuse.
Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of automobile insurance required to travel throughout Rhode Island.
Must be willing to work
Employees in this position must have the ability to: Travel to and from community locations and agency sites, which could include using walkways, stairs and/or elevators.
Follow professional dress codes of both FSRI and primary health care sites.
Obtain all necessary immunizations since the position requires working in healthcare settings.
Ability to use Personal Protective Equipment as needed.
Ability to lift up to 20lbs.
Ability to communicate effectively.
Ability to work from home without endangering the privacy of PHI or HIPPA expectations.

Nice To Haves

Experience with HIV service programs and services preferred.
Bilingual/ASL skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.
Multilingual skills are compensated by an additional 8%, above base pay.

Responsibilities

coordinating the program’s HIV/HCV testing and sexual health education activities
flexible to work outside of traditional work hours to accommodate community events
coordination of our “At-Home” HIV Testing Program
developing a team of volunteers to assist with prevention programming