Health Support Technician I- Peds ID

University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville is seeking staff to provide HIV testing and outreach prevention services from the Jacksonville Campus. You will assist in program planning, CAB participation, and support groups, and locate testing sites by visiting churches and community organizations.

Required are a high school diploma or equivalent, one year of relevant experience, and a Florida driver’s license. HIV testing certifications are required within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.
• Valid Florida driver's license required.
• Training certificate in HIV 101 preferred, and 500/501, certified HIV Tester required within first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide HIV testing and outreach prevention services in the community.
• Assist in program planning and implementation including CAB and support groups.
• Locate meeting places for testing by visiting churches, community agencies, and other organizations.

Skills

High school diploma

Valid Florida driver's license

Basic computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework or vocational/technical training substitution allowed

HIV Tester certification 500/501 within 90 days

Job description

Job no: 541761

Work type: Staff Full-Time

Location: Jacksonville Campus

Categories: Office/Administrative/Fiscal Support, Veteran's Preference Eligible, Counseling/Community Outreach/Social Work, Health Care Administration/Support

Department: 30090000 - JX-PEDIATRICS-JACKSONVILLE

Classification Title: Health Support Technician I- Peds ID

Classification Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Job Description: The Tester works in a team setting to provide HIV testing and available for outreach prevention services in the community. The Tester will assist in program planning and implementation including Community Advisory Board (CAB) and support groups. Locates meeting places for testing by visiting churches, community agencies, and other organizations.

Expected Salary: $18-$21/hr

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of relevant experience.
• Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
• Valid Florida drivers’ license required.
• Training certificate in HIV 101 preferred, and 500/501, certified HIV Tester required within first 90 days of employment.

Preferred:

• At least 1-2 years’ experience with HIV population preferred, either via work environment or participation in volunteer activities.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Firsthand knowledge of living with HIV/AIDS.
• Certified HIV Tester - completed 500/501 courses.

Background Check is Required.

Health Assessment Required: yes

This position is eligible for Veteran's preference.

Work Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/.

The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws.

If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Advertised: 21 Oct 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: 03 Nov 2026 Eastern Standard Time