Program Specialist I

CAN Community Health Inc. • Norfolk, VA

10d • $19 - $22 • Hybrid

About The Position

CAN Community Health is now hiring a Program Specialist I. This is an entry-level position within CAN Community Health’s Education & Prevention Team. This role requires a basic understanding of HIV, Prevention, and Treatment pathways. The provisions of this role include but are not limited to HIV/STI Testing, Health Education, Risk Reduction Counseling, PrEP/HIV and Hep C Linkage and community outreach. The company has received recognition for more than six (6) years as NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award. CAN Community Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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