Health Promotion & Testing Counselor - Miami/Dade & Broward

Care Resource; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Care Resource in Miami, FL is hiring a Health Promotion & Testing Counselor for on-site coverage in Miami-Dade and Broward counties. The role involves HIV pre/post-test counseling, testing using OraSure/OraQuick methods, and ensuring linkage to care for clients with positive results.

The position requires driving the mobile unit and performing tests in outreach sites and office settings. Ideal candidates will have at least 1 year of related experience, CPR and HIV certifications, and a high

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience required.
• CPR certification.
• OraSure HIV Certified.
• OraQuick HCV Certified.
• HIV 501 Certified.
• HIV 500 Certified.
• HIV 104 Certified.
• High School or better education.

Responsibilities

• Provides HIV pre and post-test counseling, including risk assessments for substance abuse, STIs, and mental health as required by the program.
• Performs HIV testing on clients by drawing blood or using other acceptable methods (OraSure or OraQuick Advance).
• Conducts at least 80 tests a month or 40 if part-time.
• Links clients testing positive to HIV primary care and other support services.
• Makes referrals to the appropriate services and service providers as needed, including substance abuse.
• Provides HIV, STD, and substance abuse-related prevention and early intervention information and education.
• Inputs client information using specific software as required (e.g. Case watch).
• Supports billing activities as required.
• Processes all progress notes and client admissions and discharges as required by the program.
• Maintains comprehensive, complete, and accurate chart documentation according to funder requirements.
• Submits all appropriate forms to the local and state health officials as mandated by the Florida Department of Health.
• Participates in program QA activities.
• Routes lab specimens to the laboratory for analysis.
• Drives the mobile unit to outreach sites as required by the program.
• Completes each time maintenance log on the mobile unit and ensures proper maintenance of van.
• Maintains proper inventory of supplies on the mobile unit, at satellite locations, and in the office.
• Participates in staff training sessions as required by the agency and the funding source.
• Participates in agency developmental activities as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer Service

Checking for Accuracy

Acknowledging Others

Education

High School or better

Job description

Health Promotion & Testing Counselor - Miami/Dade & Broward

• Posted on April 8, 2026

Locations

Showing 1 location

MD3510
Miami, FL 33137, USA

• On-site
• Travel Required : Yes
• Rate : $19 USD per hour
• Health Promotion
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: HEALT002226

Description

Essential Job Responsibilities

Provides HIV pre and post-test counseling, including risk assessments for substance abuse, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and mental health as required by the program.
Performs HIV testing on clients by drawing blood or using other acceptable methods (Orasure or OraQuick Advance).
Conducts at least 80 tests a month or 40 if part-time.
Works with Outreach Workers and other agency staff to link clients testing positive to HIV primary care and other support services.
Makes other referrals to the appropriate services and service providers as needed, including substance abuse.
Provides HIV, STD, and substance abuse-related prevention and early intervention information and education.
Input client information using specific software as required (e.g. Case watch).
Supports billing activities as required.
Processes all progress notes and client admissions and discharges as required by the program.
Maintains comprehensive, complete, and accurate chart documentation according to funder requirements.
Submits all appropriate forms to the local and state health officials as mandated by the Florida Department of Health.
Participates in program QA activities.
Routes lab specimens to the laboratory for analysis.
Drives the mobile unit to outreach sites as required by the program.
Completes each time maintenance log on the mobile unit and ensures proper maintenance of van.
Maintains proper inventory of supplies on the mobile unit, at satellite locations, and in the office. As applicable maintains satellite office space.
Participates in staff training sessions as required by the agency and the funding source.
Participates in agency developmental activities as requested.
Other duties as assigned.

Culture of Service: 3 C’s

Compassion

Greets internal or external customers (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) with courtesy, making eye contact, responding with a proper tone, and nonverbal language.

Listens to the internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) attentively, reassuring and understanding of the request and providing appropriate options or resolutions.

Competency

Provides services required by following established protocols and when needed, procure additional help to answer questions to ensure appropriate services are delivered

Commitment

Takes initiative and anticipates internal or external customer needs by engaging them in the process and following up as needed

Prioritize internal or external customer (i.e. patient, client, staff, vendor) requests to ensure the prompt and effective response is provided

Contact Responsibility:

The responsibility for internal and external contacts is frequent and important.

Safety

Ensures proper hand-washing according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.
Understands and appropriately acts upon the assigned role in Emergency Code System.
Understands and performs assigned roles in the organization’s Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP).

Physical Requirements

This work requires the following physical activities: frequent sitting, bending, standing, driving, walking, talking in person, and talking on the phone. Occasional stretching/reaching and exposure to blood-borne pathogens. Work usually is performed in an office setting and community outreach sites.

Other:

Driving at least a 27 ft. mobile unit may be required.

Legal Compliance Notice:

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Yes . Own transportation is required. Cover Miami-Dade and Broward counties.

Qualifications

Skills

Required

Customer Service Advanced

Checking for Accuracy Advanced

Acknowledging Others Advanced

Preferred

Advanced

Advanced

Behaviors

Required

Enthusiastic : Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Team Player : Works well as a member of a group

Detail Oriented : Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Dedicated : Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

Required

Flexibility : Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year: A minimum of (1) one year experience is required.

Licenses & Certifications

Required

CPR

OraSure HIV Certified

OraQuick HCV Certified

HIV 501 Certified

HIV 500 Certified

HIV 104 Certified

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