Health Educator/infectious Disease Tester

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

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Health Educator/infectious Disease Tester

HIV EIS Manhattan Full Time Main Building, Bronx, NY, US

30+ days ago Requisition ID: 1160

Salary Range: $21.00 To $26.50 Hourly

Job Title: Health Educator/Infectious Disease Tester

Department: One Argus Testing Department

Reports To: VP of Care Coordination Services/VP of Prevention Services

Job Summary

The Health Educator/Infectious Disease Tester works within multiple Argus Community and affiliate testing programs to increase the availability of HIV/HCV/STI testing, make counseling and testing available on and off-site, providing testing to all participants so they can

learn their status, and refer those who test positive to a medical care facility.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Upholds and adheres to the Argus Community Policy and Procedures Manual
• Reports to the Vice President of Care Coordination Services and Vice President of Prevention Services.
• Conducts field and agency screening activities to identify those whose HIV/HCV/STI status is unknown to them.
• Uses culturally sensitive best practices to increase the availability and offering of rapid HIV/HCV/STI testing.
• Ensures Pre-test and post-test counseling sessions and testing are to be delivered in a confidential manner, although pre-test counseling is not a pre-requisite to testing.
• Properly label, handle, and transport specimens following departmental policies, sort specimens received and process specimens for delivery to laboratory departments.
• Complete partner services and NYS provider report form on all new HIV/STI diagnoses to health department and partner with field services unit on contact tracing related matters.
• Provides HIV/HCV/STI awareness/education sessions including but not limited to HIV/HCV/STI prevention, risk reduction, PEP and PrEP.
• Ensures that individuals who test positive are successfully linked to medical care including confirming kept initial appointments while maintaining compliance with confidentiality regulations including 42 CFR Part 2, and HIPAA.
• Ensures referrals are made for those who test positive to supportive services including but not limited to mental health care, Health Home or Ryan White care management/care coordination, entitlements services, syringe exchange programs, NYC DOHMH partner notification services, and peer support programs.
• Maintains client case records that delineate involvement in the service and are maintained in accordance with applicable state and federal confidentiality laws.
• Assists with program data entry, including supporting documentation for required funder reporting.
• Completes appropriate documentation of counseling and educational sessions.
• Maintains organized filing system, and submits all paperwork and documentation to program staff by designated deadline.
• Assists with health education and workshop event planning.
• Attends all required staff meetings and trainings.
• Responsible for all other duties or assignments given by the VP of Care Coordination, VP of Prevention Services, CSO and CEO.

Qualifications/Criteria

• 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 work collaboratively as part of a team
• Ability to travel to identified testing sites
• Flexibility with work schedule. Able to work nights and occasional weekends
• Basic Microsoft Office skills

Education

• Minimum High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma