Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in a related field: Human Services and Social Work

Travel Requirements: 50-75% (Regional/Local)

Schedule: 40 hrs. per week, Occasional Weekend / Evening hours

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Prevention Specialist II is to assist in ensuring effective implementation of prevention services within serving counties of HopeHealth, Inc., according to community and agency needs.

· Knowledgeable/oriented of grant logistics

· Perform data entry, record keeping, DPH surveillance reporting, Provide Enterprise and documentation and quality assurance for testing inventory

· Conducts HIV/Hepatitis C, substance abuse screenings and facilitates DEBI interventions

· Provide condom distribution (monthly/quarterly) in accordance to community needs

· Make appropriate referrals for clients to obtain adequate and relevant services as identified in their assessments

· Assist/Participate in community events to include: community/church health fairs, DAODAS sites, housing authorities, detention centers, college campuses, health facilities, etc.

· Provide/Assist with services to expedite linkage to care for clients new to the agency, i.e. obtaining proof of eligibility, proof of HIV lab work, identification card, and transportation to obtain income documentation

· HIV testing of partners, family members and appointment companions of clients returning to care.

· Documents and ensures confidentiality as well as data security while on community partner sites and during transportation to/from events, etc.

· Adhere to all quality assurance procedures, policies, and guidelines within grant, agency and health department requirements

· Participates and adhere in team activities, meetings, trainings, events etc. This includes quality improvement meetings, supervisory meetings, and agency-specific meetings as indicated

· Travel to trainings, partner meetings and testing locations

· Attends DPH and CDC-required trainings, webinars and conferences

· Performs other job duties as requested by Supervisor or Practice Administrator

Skills & Knowledge Required:

Excellent communication and organization skills, Knowledge of HIV/Hepatitis C and STD’s, and knowledge of Microsoft 365 Tools

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