Prevention Educator - PCHP Coordinator

JOSEPH P. ADDABBO FAMILY HEALTH CENTER, INC.•New York, NY

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

Primary Care HIV Prevention (PCHP) is a U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration funded program aimed at decreasing the risk of HIV transmission, focusing on supporting access to and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The PCHP program focuses on increasing diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of HIV at JPAFHC and in the communities served by JPAFHC. The PCHP Prevention Educator will work closely with current JPAFHC patients and staff as well as the communities served by JPA to provide HIV education and health promotion services, outreach, HIV testing on- and off-site, and linkages to care. They will play an integral role on the team to counsel, test, and refer at-risk communities to vital HIV, sexual health, and other primary care services at JPAFHC. They will also work closely with the Outreach Coordinator to provide testing, education, and referrals at outreach and partner events in the community.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Health Education, Public Health, Social Work, or related field preferred. In lieu of degree, two years minimum’ work or volunteer experience in a field with patient contact.
Members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to apply
Driver’s license and personal vehicle preferred. If you do not have a personal vehicle, must be comfortable taking public transportation.
At least 2 years of HIV/AIDS prevention, outreach, and health promotion experience preferred
Experience working with PLWHA, LGBTQIA+, and communities of color preferred
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well with electronic medical records preferred
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments
Comfort working independently and collaboratively in a hybrid (in-person/remote) environment
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Responsibilities

Engage JPA patients and community in health education workshops, HIV screening, counseling, and sexual health promotions
Conduct point-of-care room visits with patients to discuss comprehensive prevention services including HIV testing, PrEP, PEP, and condom usage
Identify and conduct targeted outreach and recruitment, both traditional and web-based, including but not limited to educational seminars, testing events, and tabling within program’s service areas
Establish and maintain partnerships at local schools, places of worship, NYCHA, and other community organizations
Build relationships with non-traditional partners such as barbershops, hair salons, nail salons, and other businesses in the community to provide education and outreach
Perform HIV rapid testing, delivering results with empathy and ensure clients are connected rapidly to supportive services using the status neutral approach
Engage individuals in harm reduction strategies including PrEP/PEP, condom distribution, and patient education
Conduct chart reviews and registry reviews to identify patients that need HIV testing, sexual health counseling, or are PrEP candidates
Assist in the development of educational materials for patients and staff including social media posts, the JPA newsletter, and patient-facing materials
Develop and execute patient education activities and events especially related to HIV awareness days and other health related topics
Prepare and present appropriate educational and other materials, using harm reduction approaches and evidence-based information both internally and at public events
Reduce barriers to obtaining clinical/care services by working with providers and other clinic staff to ensure that HIV care is treated as primary care
Maintain accurate and updated patient records, tracking contacts, counseling, testing, referrals, and outreach performance
Participate in staff meetings and staff development trainings
Perform special projects and other job-related duties as assigned