Program Specialist I

CAN Community Health • Daytona Beach, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

CAN Community Health is hiring a Program Specialist I for its Education & Prevention Team. This entry-level role focuses on serving individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STIs, and other infectious diseases. The position requires a basic understanding of HIV, Prevention, and Treatment pathways and involves HIV/STI testing, health education, risk reduction counseling, PrEP/HIV and Hep C linkage, and community outreach. CAN Community Health has been recognized for over six years with NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award and is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Requirements

• High school diploma required
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field preferred, relevant college-level coursework may substitute for experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and risk reduction counseling in community-based settings and in clinic settings when applicable, including phlebotomy.
• Provides education on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis to clients and community members and links clients to the Pre-exposure Prophylaxis program.
• Ensures client confidentiality 100% of the time by conforming to HIPAA laws and CAN Community Health Policies and Procedures.
• Accurately documents the provision of testing in the electronic medical record, state reporting systems and on paper as required.
• Fosters and assists in developing new community partnerships through the establishment of BRTA/FRTA agreements, other informal agreements, as well as formal agreements, including Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding and Business Associate Agreements under the supervision of the HIV Prevention Program Manager and Prevention Team Lead.
• Serves as a representative of CAN Community Health and conducts community-based outreach in various settings including but not limited to shelters, bars, inpatient centers, resource centers, parks etc.
• Assist in the planning and execution of events including testing, tabling and provides health education as appropriate.
• Distribute condoms and other promotional materials to community members and partner organizations.
• Accurately documents and maintains all records as related to prevention data collection efforts.
• Represents CAN Community Health at local, state, and national conferences and meetings, as deemed necessary.
• Collaborates with other disciplines internally and externally to coordinate client/patient services and community needs.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid PTO and Sick time
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution
• Paid life and disability plans
• Retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%.
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees