HIV/STI Prevention Specialist (Bi-lingual English/Spanish)
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Job description
- Provide sexual health education on HIV, STIs, HCV, PrEP, and PEP
- Connect individuals to HIV/STI/HCV testing and prevention services
- Serve as a Patient Navigator and Health Educator, helping patients understand and access healthcare services
- Support patients with care navigation, appointment scheduling, and follow-up
- Conduct community outreach and educational presentations
- Assess social determinants of health and connect patients to support services
- Coordinate care with healthcare providers and program staff
- Maintain accurate documentation and program data in the electronic medical record system
Requirements
Do you have a valid Driver's License license?, Do you have experience in Teamwork?, Do you have a High school diploma or GED?, We are seeking a Spanish-Bilingual HIV/STI Prevention Specialist who is passionate about community health and committed to expanding access to prevention services.
In this role, you will help individuals access HIV/STI/HCV education, testing, and prevention resources, while supporting patients in overcoming barriers to care and improving their overall health. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys community outreach, health education, and helping underserved populations access care.
No prior HIV prevention experience is required, training will be provided. Candidates with experience as a Patient Navigator or Health Educator are encouraged to apply., * Associate's degree accepted
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or coursework at this level preferred
What Matters Most
- Willing to learn and grow
- Passionate about working with diverse populations
- Comfortable discussing sexual health topics with sensitivity and care
- Interested in healthcare and health education
- Tech-savvy and able to use digital tools efficiently
- Caring, empathetic, and able to build strong connections with patients
- A demonstrated work history in any field, reflecting reliability and responsibility, * Fluent in English and Spanish
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team-based healthcare environment
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Cultural sensitivity and commitment to serving diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ populations
- Experience with computers and electronic medical records preferred
Preferred Experience
- Health education, patient navigation/advocacy/case management, outreach
- Experience working in healthcare, public health, or social services settings
- Experience with electronic medical records or data tracking/management
Requirements
- Valid New York State driver's license
- Daily access to a reliable vehicle for community outreach, * High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- HIV/AIDS care: 2 years (Preferred)
- Care plans: 2 years (Preferred)
Language:
- Bilingual English/Spanish fluently (Required)
Benefits & conditions
Pulled from the full job description
- Tuition reimbursement
- 403(b)
- Parental leave
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off, Open Door offers its employees a competitive salary and annual bonuses based on patient care, as well as comprehensive benefits including:
- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- 403(b) and 401(k) retirement plans
- Generous paid time off
- Onsite wellness facilities
- Educational assistance
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $23.00 - $25.50 per hour, * 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance