Community HIV/STI Testing & Linkage Specialist

Community Health Action of Staten; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 31,304 - 35,066; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employer matching retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI) is seeking a Community Testing Specialist to provide HIV, HCV, and STI testing and related services to at-risk individuals. The role includes education on condom use and assisting with linkage to medical and social services, with some evening and weekend hours.

The position requires experience in outreach, referrals, and navigation, along with strong communication and data-entry skills.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience providing community outreach, community engagement, and/or social services.
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Completion of HIV or HCV pre/post Test Counseling and phlebotomy preferred; training will be provided.
• Linkage and navigation experience highly preferred. Knowledge of Staten Island resources preferred.
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to follow strict protocols.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to use computers effectively, including Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access.
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Provide HIV, HCV, and STI counseling and testing.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment for testing services; seek out new venues for testing services.
• Provide referrals, linkage, and navigation services to clients as needed, including linkage to STI, medical, or any other ancillary services needed.
• Escort clients and follow up on referrals to confirm completion of referrals as needed.
• Provide referral and resource information and link individuals who test positive for HIV, HCV, and/or STIs to medical and supportive services and confirm completion of referrals.
• Deliver community-based education and risk reduction education and materials to targeted populations and the community.
• Report weekly numbers and other documentation and perform data entry as required.
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and contractual and agency- training to maintain information updates on relevant issues.
• Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Skills

Communication skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Community outreach

Linkage/navigation experience

Education

High school diploma

HIV/HCV counseling training (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Access

Job description

Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI) is seeking a Community Testing Specialist to provide HIV, HCV, and STI testing and related services to at-risk individuals. The role includes education on condom use and assisting with linkage to medical and social services, with some evening and weekend hours.

The position requires experience in outreach, referrals, and navigation, along with strong communication and data-entry skills.