HIV Health Educator

Caribbean Women's Health Association, Inc; Canada; On-site; CAD 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A community health organization in Canada is seeking a dedicated HIV Health Educator to lead community outreach and health education initiatives focused on HIV prevention. The candidate will conduct workshops, distribute preventive materials, administer rapid HIV tests, and provide personalized counseling to high-risk individuals. Requirements include a commitment to health equity and proficiency in relevant software tools. A Bachelor's degree in health sciences is preferable. Join us to make a lasting impact in the community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to HIV prevention and advancing health outcomes.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Familiarity with central Brooklyn neighborhoods is a positive attribute.

Responsibilities

• Lead workshops on HIV-related topics in community settings.
• Distribute HIV prevention materials to individuals and organizations.
• Administer rapid HIV tests and provide counseling.
• Offer risk-reduction counseling and health education.
• Conduct outreach to engage high-risk populations.
• Facilitate support groups for women living with HIV/AIDS.
• Document all outreach and educational activities.
• Participate in staff meetings and training.

Skills

HIV prevention commitment

Street outreach comfort

Attention to detail

Flexibility for non-traditional hours

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Proficient in Google Workspace

Social media proficiency

Spanish proficiency

Haitian Creole proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in health sciences or related field

Tools

AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS)

Job description

Job Opportunity: HIV Health Educator

Position Title: HIV Prevention Specialist
Reports to: Director of HIV Programs
Work Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (with occasional evenings and weekends)

About Us

For 40 years, CWHA has been an integral part of the Caribbean community, dedicated to delivering culturally relevant health, immigration, and social support services. We're on a mission to provide comprehensive, high‑quality care to our diverse community. We're currently seeking an enthusiastic and driven individual to join our HIV Department as a Health Educator. This role offers a chance to contribute creatively to a dynamic organization, working towards a healthier future.

Role Overview

As a Health Educator in our HIV Department, you will be at the forefront of sexual health promotion and HIV prevention efforts in Central Brooklyn. Through community outreach, health education, HIV testing, and linkage to care, you will empower individuals, especially those at highest risk, to make informed choices and access vital health services. This position is ideal for someone passionate about health equity, community engagement, and harm reduction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead interactive and informative workshops on HIV-related topics in community-based settings.
• Distribute HIV prevention materials, including condoms, to individuals and partner organizations.
• Administer rapid HIV tests using fingerstick blood collection; deliver results and provide post-test counseling.
• Offer personalized risk-reduction counseling and health education to individuals at elevated risk for HIV.
• Conduct street-based, venue-based, and digital outreach to engage high-risk populations.
• Facilitate conversations about HIV prevention strategies (e.g., HIV testing, PrEP, PEP, and safer sex practices).
• Design and facilitate a support group specifically for women living with HIV/AIDS.
• Maintain and update educational resources and outreach materials.
• Accurately document all outreach, testing, and educational activities per program protocol.
• Submit timely and thorough activity and data reports.
• Participate in regular staff meetings, professional development sessions, and training.
• Complete additional tasks and special projects as assigned by the Program Director.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to HIV prevention and advancing health outcomes.
• Comfort with street outreach and discussing sexual health and harm reduction.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Flexibility to work non-traditional hours as needed.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and social media platforms.
• Familiarity with AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS) is highly advantageous.
• Bachelor’s degree in health sciences, social services, or related public health field is a plus.
• Proficiency in Spanish and Haitian Creole is beneficial.
• Knowledge of central Brooklyn neighborhoods is a positive attribute.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact on your community while contributing to an innovative team, we encourage you to apply. Join us in our commitment to creating a healthier, more informed future.

Salary $45,000.00

Program Director Carlos Flores Martinez / E-mail [e-mail]