Prevention Services Coordinator
Resource Center
Prevention Services Coordinator
Resource Center
Posted 3 months ago
Full Time
Dallas, Texas
In Person
Smart Summary
Responsibilities
The coordinator provides HIV and STD prevention services, including testing and PrEP education, specifically for the LGBTQ+ community in Dallas County. They are responsible for recruiting at-risk individuals, maintaining client files, and coordinating outreach activities to link patients to medical care.
Qualifications
You have a high school diploma or equivalent, with some college experience preferred. You are proficient with Microsoft computer applications and possess the ability to work flexible hours, including some late nights and weekends. You should also have access to reliable transportation and be detail-oriented with the capacity to handle a moderate to heavy workload.
Must Have Skills for ATS
HIV Testing
STD testing
Syphilis testing
PrEP
FTN/FCT
FCT
PBC
Partner notification
Contact tracing
Partner elicitation
Venipuncture
Biohazard waste disposal
HIPAA compliance
Microsoft computer applications
Job Description
Reports to: Prevention Services Manager
Position Overview:
The PrEP Navigator & Testing Coordinator will provide HIV & STD prevention services & education, including HIV Testing, PrEP, & linkage to treatment, among LGBTQ+ individuals at various locations throughout Dallas County & surrounding.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct HIV, syphilis & STI testing & prevention activities focused on gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-non confirming & men who have sex with men (MSM)
- Educate MSM & other community members about HIV/STI prevention
- Recruit at-risk, young adult MSM for FTN/FCT & screen testing
- Perform initial & follow-up sessions per FTN/FCT guidelines for persons testing for HIV
- Maintain a positive rapport with community businesses, organizations & agencies
- Assist in implementing community assessment for FTN/FCT
- Follow agency & program procedures/policies, including safety regulations & guidelines
- Work with Dallas County Health & Human Services on information regarding partner notification, contact tracing & partner elicitation, as requested
- Maintain FTN/FCT HIV/STD/syphilis testing client files
- Coordinate outreach, including recruiting & utilizing volunteers, at authorized venues to conduct testing &/or referrals to testing & HIV linkage to treatment services
- Ensure program goals & objectives are met, & report program process objectives
- Attend department and agency meetings & local and statewide conferences
- Promote PrEP and help coordinate FTN/FCT and HIV/syphilis/STD testing activities
- Perform HIV/syphilis/STD tests via venipuncture or other methods per set guidelines
- Monitor medical supply, orders & maintenance, including biohazard waste disposal
- Perform duties in conjunction with the Transhealth Initiative, as needed
- Perform duties in accordance with OSHA safety, clinic protocols & HIPAA compliance
- Participate in condom distribution and Condom Education and Outreach initiative
- Participates in the programs Client Services Navigation System to establish linkage to HIV-related medical care for people who are infected with HIV
- Work with adult programs to help coordinate outreach for corresponding communities
- May be required to drive personal car or Sexy Health Mobile Unit to businesses & events
- Perform administrative and other duties
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college is preferred
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
- Detail oriented with the Ability to handle a moderate to heavy workload and lift 25-50lbs
- Ability to work flexible hours (some late nights and weekends required)
- Must have access to reliable transportation (Mileage reimbursed)
- Proficient experience with Microsoft computer applications is required
- Qualification & experience in Foundations of Testing and Navigation (FCT) or Protocol-Based Counseling and Testing (PBC) is preferred but will train the right candidate.
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