Sexual Health Clinical Specialist

Hawaii Health & Harm Reduction Center•Honolulu, HI

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sexual Health Clinical Specialist plays a critical role in delivering comprehensive sexual health services, with a focus on HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in a clinical setting. This position is responsible for HIV, HCV, and STI testing and treatment support, PrEP/PEP navigation, harm reduction counseling, and vaccine administration. Additionally, the Specialist will take on responsibilities in injectable treatment management and quality assurance across the clinic. Hawaiʻi Health & Harm Reduction Center (HHHRC) provides harm reduction-focused services to marginalized populations in Hawai’i, including people living with and/or affected by HIV, hepatitis, substance use, homelessness, and the transgender, LGBQ, and the Native Hawaiian communities. HHHRC bridges gaps and helps individuals access essential resources such as housing, health care, entitlements, and treatment. We foster health, wellness, and systemic change in Hawai’i and the Pacific through outreach, care services, advocacy, training, prevention, education, and capacity building.

Requirements

Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
Proficient verbal and written communication in English.
Expertise with mobile applications (apps) used by MSM and transgender communities.
Proficient working and communicating in various social media platforms.
Demonstrated ability to work productively, both independently and as part of a team.
Capability to comfortably engage the target population in multiple settings at various times.
Capacity to maintain client confidentiality at all times.
Demonstrated experience of being able to work with Hawaiʻi’s diverse populations.
Willingness and ability to work non-traditional hours including evenings, nights, and weekends as necessary to reach the target population.
Ability to work well and thrive professionally in an atmosphere of significant diversity, working with marginalized populations.
Non-judgmental attitude and ability to respect the knowledge, actions, and feelings of others.
High School degree/GED, or equivalent work experience.
One (1) or more years of professional and/or personal experience with target populations.
Valid Hawaii Driver’s License and clean three-year (3-year) Driver’s Abstract.
TB Clearance
Hep B Clearance and/or Vaccination
Must pass Center for Medicare/Medicaid Services eligibility screening.

Nice To Haves

Associates degree, or undergraduate degree, in Social Work or related field.
Extensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS and human sexuality as well as culturally appropriate educational and outreach strategies directed at the target population.
Extensive knowledge of sexual health and harm reduction practices to reduce individual risk of HIV/STI transmission.
Knowledge of principles of harm reduction.

Responsibilities

Provide HIV, HCV, and STI testing, counseling, and health education in the clinic.
Perform phlebotomy, administer vaccines, collect lab specimens, and conduct vital sign assessments.
Support patients receiving long-action injectable treatments (e.g., Apretude, Lenacapavir) with education, follow-up, and care coordination.
Schedule appointments and maintain accurate patient records.
Guide clients through PrEP/PEP initiation, medication access, insurance navigation, and pharmacy coordination.
Participate in regular quality assurance reviews to ensure compliance with protocols and best practices.
Assist in training new staff in clinical procedures, workflows, and client engagement.
Support quality checks by following protocols and making sure documentation is complete.
Ensure compliance with internal documentation standards.
Assist with the varying stages of design, implementation, and evaluation of HIV/HCV/STI interventions provided by HHHRC.
Provide critical input as needed in the creative process of design to produce relevant, stimulating, thought provoking, and visually pleasing media for the target population.
Remain current in in the latest HIV/STI/HCV information available from reputable and scientifically based sources.
Stay abreast of the latest high impact HIV prevention strategies, especially those that are relevant to the reduction of risk of infection among the target population.
Collaborate with other agencies, organizations, programs, etc. in Hawaiʻi to increase access to testing services, PrEP, and other HIV prevention services.
Lead and facilitate meetings with outside agencies.
Work in various stages of project implementation and delegate respective tasks to community members to ensure project completion.
Participate as a member of the Hawaiʻi PrEP Planning Group.
Maintain compliance with all organizational and contractual record-keeping and reporting requirements by funders of HHHRC’s services.
Perform additional duties as needed and assigned. Duties are subject to change.
Contribute to a safe, creative, enthusiastic, and cooperative working environment for all.
Work as a team with other staff and support team members.
Maintain appropriate professional and ethical standards while serving as a representative of HHHRC.
Observe and comply with rules and regulations – such as HHHRC Code of Conduct, Drug-Free Workplace – and other administrative policies of HHHRC.
Abide by all policies and procedures of the HHHRC Health & Safety Program and the Quality Management Program.
Comply with HHHRC confidentiality policy, HIPAA requirements, cultural competencies, and rights to persons served, as well as CARF standards.
Demonstrate steadfast understanding of, and commitment to, the Mission, Vision, and Values of HHHRC.