Faith-Based Health Educator for HIV Prevention & Outreach

Eskenazi Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis seeks a Health Educator liaison to connect faith-based communities with HIV prevention initiatives. You will recruit churches, arrange outreach events, and promote Ending the HIV Epidemic.

The role involves presenting programs, counseling referrals, and collaborating with faith leaders; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; valid driver’s license and transportation required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health or related field or direct HIV/AIDS service experience.
• Preferred: bilingual English/Spanish.
• Valid driver’s license and dependable transportation.

Responsibilities

• Assists with development of health education materials for faith-based communities.
• Provides HIV/STD counseling and testing sessions.
• Presents HIV/STD prevention programs to faith-based groups.
• Provides referrals for HIV testing and STD screenings.
• Collaborates with faith leaders and community groups to improve access to care.

Skills

Excellent verbal and written comms

People skills

Ability to coordinate multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Sociology, Psychology, Social Services, or related field

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Electronic Medical Record software

Job description

Marion County Public Health Department in Indianapolis seeks a Health Educator liaison to connect faith-based communities with HIV prevention initiatives. You will recruit churches, arrange outreach events, and promote Ending the HIV Epidemic.

The role involves presenting programs, counseling referrals, and collaborating with faith leaders; bilingual English/Spanish preferred; valid driver’s license and transportation required.