HIV Counselor job description
Example hiv counselor requirements on a job description
- Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field
- 2+ years of experience in HIV counseling
- Current certification as an HIV Counselor
- Familiarity with local and state regulations
- Knowledge of HIV transmission and treatment
- Ability to build strong relationships
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem solving capabilities
- High level of empathy and compassion
- Ability to handle confidential information
HIV Counselor job description example 1
AIDS Healthcare Foundation hiv counselor job description
Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people's lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?
If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!
Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.
AHF's core values are to be:
• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What's Right
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The role of an HIV Testing Counselor is vital to helping AHF with our mission to provide compassionate and informing care to our clients. Within their duties of HIV testing, this position has the opportunity to engage in outreach within the community and educate those at risk. Caring, personable and relatable counselors enhance the probability of clients returning for services in the future.
Providing the best possible care can also ensure clients are well-informed to protect themselves in the future.
The HIV Testing Counselor can help the Public Health Department team within AHF further develop by contributing a team centered attitude and new outreach strategies. In addition, giving feedback to their manager abo
ut how service could be improved will allow the team member to enhance their contribution.
The Testing Counselor adds consistent value to the PHD Team by adapting to various situations with ease and by being flexible.
We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.
Req No: 2022-16276
External Company URL: www.aidshealth.org
Street: 1811 N Western Ave
Min Salary: USD $18.00/Yr.
Max Salary: USD $20.00/Yr.
HIV Counselor job description example 2
Health Care Center For The Homeless/orange Blossom Family Health hiv counselor job description
Covid-19 Protocol:
As part of its continued efforts to maintain a safe workplace for employees, Health Care Center for the Homeless dba Orange Blossom Family Health requires that all newly hired employees be fully vaccinated (as defined by the CDC) against the coronavirus by the first day of employment as a condition of employment, to the extent permitted by applicable law. HCCH/OBFH will consider requests for reasonable accommodations due to medical and/or religious reasons on an individual basis in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Position Summary:
The HIV Outreach/Testing/Linkage Specialist (HIV/OTLS) will provide HIV testing, outreach, education, and linkage to services both within HCCH and to/with other collaborative agencies.
The HIV/OTLS will also provide patient care and case management services under the direct supervision of the TCE-HIV Coordinator and/or BH Director.
Responsibilities:
- Provide HIV and other testing, counseling, education, and referral services to patients of HCCH and to the general public through community events, outreach, and other collaborative agencies.
- Provide prevention interventions, education, and resources relative to sexually transmitted infections within HCCH and through community events, outreach, and off-site presentations.
- Provide necessary support to physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, therapists, behavioral health (BH) providers, and support staff engaged in treating HIV patients at HCCH.
- Provide accurate HIV/AIDS (and other testing) data collection, tracking, and reporting within HCCH and to required health agencies (Health Dept, CDC, HRSA, etc.)
- Accurately record patient health history information and vital signs into electronic record as directed. (HCCH Intergy/EHR, HRSA/CSAT).
- Assist HIV Coordinator with procedures, referrals, and patient contacting as needed/required.
- Educate patients regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments, and testing.
- Schedule follow-up appointments for patients seen on day of service.
- Obtain pertinent health information (Releases, consents, etc.)
- Provides and arranges referrals to appropriate service providers within the agency and externally to ensure continuity of care and compliance to funding source requirements.
- Advocates for the mission of the organization, promotes the vision and direction of the agency’s values, and delivers services with safety, respect, and effectiveness.
- Follows all policies & procedures of the organization.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- HIV/AIDS 500/501 Certified (Basics/Prevention of Counseling, Testing, and Linkage) (Preferred)
- At least one-year experience in Human Services field providing outreach and supportive case management services to at-risk, indigent, and/or homeless population (advocacy, housing placement, etc.), preferably working with HIV+ population and/or population(s) at high risk for HIV infection.
- Comfortable working with LGBTQ+ population and settings where LGTBQ+ population frequents.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Must be able to work effectively with populations that have experienced vulnerability, trauma, economic poverty, incarceration, substance use, development delays, serious mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, literacy issues, and/or other conditions or situations that have impacted housing stability
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to be flexible and able to multi-task
- Must be solution-focused and organized in achieving objectives with all service users
- Must be able to motivate and organize self to complete tasks with service users, often in non-therapeutic environments
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and follow all federal and state HIPAA laws and regulations
- Ability to handle stress and high pace of crisis intervention and follow protocols for safety and security
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including use of phones, in-person assistance, computers, fax, and other office machinery
- Computer proficient (Microsoft Office suite) and experience with EHR (Electronic Health Record) documentation preferred
- Experience with HMIS (Homeless Management Information System) preferred.
HIV Counselor job description example 3
UCLA hiv counselor job description
Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive,
high-quality primary health care to people in need with compassion, dignity and
respect. In November 2021, Venice Family Clinic merged with South Bay Family
Health Care, uniting more than a century of experience helping patients
regardless of their income, insurance or immigration status. The organization
now has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people from the Santa Monica
Mountains through the South Bay. We have 17 locations plus two mobile clinics
and an expansive street medicine program for people experiencing homelessness.
Read more about us at: venicefamilyclinic.org
Come join our Venice Family Clinic team and make a difference in the community as a Prevention Advocate and HIV Counselor. This prevention advocate will report to the Common Ground Prevention
Supervisor and the Director, the Prevention Advocate HIV Counselor, and will conduct
HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling when scheduled on site and at
various community events throughout the year. The Prevention Advocate:
+ Provides non-judgmental client centered counseling to clients and will ensure newly diagnosed HIV+ and/or Hepatitis C+ clients are referred and linked to medical services within the required time frame.
+ Follows the harm reduction model, and will treat every person with respect and dignity.
+ Provides HIV/STD education and risk reduction interventions, condoms and general clinic information to clients.
+ Coordinates and provides targeted community outreach and HIV testing and counseling.
+ Provides PrEP and PeP information and referrals; ensuring linkages to care are made and followed through.
+ Provides coverage for the Syringe Services Program (SSP) and will provide referrals to Hepatitis C, STD and HIV testing.
+ Educates clients on overdose prevention, wound care, prevention education and referrals to various agencies. They will also provide clean syringes to clients at certified locations and dispose of dirty syringes in an appropriate manner.
+ Ensure all documentation meets the funding requirements.
Qualifications
Required:
+ Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and antibody testing, PrEP and PEP, community resources, Hepatitis C and STD knowledge, harm reduction, and syringe exchange
+ Skill/Experience in providing individualized HIV health education, HIV testing and Counseling and Hepatitis C testing.
+ Skill in database management, maintenance, queries, and data entry.
+ Ability to complete required program documentation, follow through on assignments, and manage many deadlines.
+ Public speaking and leadership skills, and the ability to discuss sensitive matters in a non-judgmental manner and to respect confidentiality.
+ Ability to work independently and as part of a group, and the ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds.
Preferred: Ability to effectively communicate in both English and Spanish.
UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person's unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.