HIV Prevention Specialist II

Company: AltaMed
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: April 16, 2024

Job Description:

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.

At AltaMed, we don't just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It's the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

The HIV Prevention Specialist II provides quality and comprehensive HIV Health Education, HIV counseling and testing, and facilitates HIV Prevention interventions to clients at high risk for infection or transmission of HIV. Core responsibilities include recruitment, client intake and assessment, facilitation of individual and/or group sessions. HIV counseling and testing, linkage to care services, and coordination of referral services into other appropriate programs. All program activities will address and empower each client's efforts to reduce the risk of HIV infection or transmission.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent work experience required.
• Bachelor of Arts Degree preferred and preferably experience in a non-profit setting or a minimum of three years extensive experience working in an HIV prevention program or an HIV/AIDS related human services field such as social work, psychology, nursing, counseling or health education.
• Certified by the Los Angeles County Division of HIV and STD Programs in HIV counseling and testing and a minimum 1.5 years' experience working in the HIV prevention field. If not certified, must be certified within the first six months of employment.
• Trained in Motivational Interviewing and demonstrates a capacity to deliver client-centered counseling.
• Demonstrated skills in Presentation and Group Facilitation.
• Applicant must demonstrate skill (through education or experience) in counseling, crisis intervention, critical reading and writing as it relates to implementation of program goals and objectives.
  Benefits & Career Development
  
  

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Commuter Flexible Spending
• Career Advancement & Development opportunities
• Paid Time Off & Holidays
• Paid CME Days
• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Corporate Employee Discounts
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Pet Care Insurance
  

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