HIV Educator

Position Description

Individuals in this position provide a variety of HIV related educational, screening, and referral services. Services are provided to clients of Tri-County and to other target populations as determined by administrative staff.

Position Expectation

In keeping with the mission and core values of Tri-County Human Services, all persons served, stakeholders, and fellow employees will be treated with dignity, respect, and shown sensitivity to their cultural diversity.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides voluntary and confidential HIV pre-test and post-test counseling and partner elicitation utilizing the protocol for same established by the State of Florida.
• Draws blood for HIV antibody screening from clients utilizing established procedures for same or completes HIV Antibody screening with alternative approved methods.
• Establishes and Provides health education and HIV risk reduction education to client groups in Tri-County facilities and to others if so requested.
• Refers clients to community resources as appropriate.
• Demonstrates the use of hygiene materials (condoms, bleach, etc.) as appropriate and distributes HIV related written materials.
• Communicates with appropriate individuals at Tri-County and other treatment facilities regarding testing schedule and presentation plan.
• Acts as liaison between Tri-County and County Public Health Units in cases of HIV positive clients unable to be located.
• Orders supplies needed for counseling and testing, including but not limited to scan forms, medical and office supplies, and educational materials.
• Prepares and maintains computer data on KIS system, client records, technical reports, other forms, and written documentation as required by contract and regulatory standards with instruction from appropriate supervisory personnel.
• Develops and recommends Policy/Procedure relative to HIV Outreach services.
• Function in a lead coordination role to ensure all HIV services are being provided.
• Performs other project related duties as assigned.

Minimum Training and Experience:

• Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of full-time experience in a mental health, addictions treatment, or medical care setting. A bachelor's degree in human services may be substituted for the two (2) years of experience.
• Requires completion of HIV Counseling, Testing and Partner Elicitation course and of any other training courses that may be required by the State of Florida.

Tri-County Human Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. M/F