Field Health Educator & HIV/HCV/STI Testing Specialist

Argus Community, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Community, Inc. is seeking a Health Educator/Infectious Disease Tester to support HIV/HCV/STI testing services in Manhattan and Bronx. The role involves counseling, rapid testing, and referrals to medical care, with on-site and off-site testing opportunities.

The position requires at least 2 years of health education or related experience, ability to travel to testing sites, and flexibility for nights/weekends. Strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of Health Educator or comparable experience
• Experience as a communicable disease Pre-test/Post-test Counselor and Tester. Certification preferred
• Experience facilitating group education workshops and providing one-on-one health counseling, support and information
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel to identified testing sites
• Flexibility with work schedule. Able to work nights and occasional weekends
• Basic Microsoft Office skills

Responsibilities

• Upholds and adheres to the Argus Community Policy and Procedures Manual
• Reports to the Vice Presidents named in the posting
• Conducts field and agency screening activities to identify HIV/HCV/STI status unknown individuals
• Provides counseling and testing in confidential settings
• Label, handle, and transport specimens per policy and prepare for lab transport
• Complete partner services and health department reporting related to HIV/STI diagnoses
• Provide HIV/HCV/STI awareness/education sessions including prevention, PEP and PrEP
• Link individuals who test positive to medical care and confidentiality compliance
• Refer clients to supportive services such as mental health care and Ryan White services
• Maintain client case records and ensure timely documentation and reporting

Skills

Health education

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Travel to testing sites

Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Argus Community, Inc. is seeking a Health Educator/Infectious Disease Tester to support HIV/HCV/STI testing services in Manhattan and Bronx. The role involves counseling, rapid testing, and referrals to medical care, with on-site and off-site testing opportunities.

The position requires at least 2 years of health education or related experience, ability to travel to testing sites, and flexibility for nights/weekends. Strong interpersonal skills and confidentiality are essential.