Prevention Specialist

Vivent Health • Madison, WI

16h • $24

About The Position

The Prevention Specialist conducts community-based HIV and related health prevention outreach grounded in harm reduction, person-led decision-making, and nonjudgmental care. The role builds relationships with people in community settings such as outreach sites, events, bars, and other nontraditional locations, providing accessible education about sexual health, safer sex and drug use, PrEP, and prevention options. The specialist distributes prevention and harm-reduction resources, makes referrals, documents services, and helps plan outreach activities. The position requires travel throughout the service area and use of personal and company vehicles for work-related travel.

The role is part of Vivent Health’s collaborative, interdisciplinary approach to care and supports the organization’s mission to end HIV/AIDS through integrated, personalized care. It emphasizes trust, flexibility, community connection, confidentiality, and accurate documentation. This work is not abstinence-only or sobriety-driven.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Comfort discussing sexuality, sexual orientation, gender identity, and substance use.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and adapt in the field.
• Willingness to travel throughout the service area.
• Sensitivity to and respect for people impacted by HIV and related health disparities.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a personal and company vehicle for work-related travel.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with HIV prevention, PrEP education, or community health outreach.
• Experience presenting to groups or facilitating conversations.
• HIV Prevention Certification or CHES, or willingness to obtain.
• Background in community-facing, relationship-driven work such as bartending or hospitality, community health, peer support, Peace Corps or service work, or criminal justice or re-entry support.
• Lived experience and deep community connection.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach with priority populations in a variety of community settings.
• Provide prevention education, materials, and harm-reduction resources.
• Connect people to confidential and anonymous HIV, HCV, syphilis, and STI testing, where applicable, in accordance with state guidelines.
• Conduct one-on-one education, assessments, and referrals to internal and external services.
• Participate in and help plan community events and outreach initiatives.
• Document services accurately and promptly in internal systems.
• Contribute to grant reporting and special projects, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Adhere to confidentiality, compliance, and agency policies.

Benefits

• Generous PTO, including 12 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with 100% employer match up to 5%.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave for benefits-eligible employees after one year.
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and gender-affirming care.
• Tuition reimbursement and licensure assistance.
• Employment may qualify for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness programs.

What This Job Offers

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