HIV Health Educator

GNR Public Health; Lawrenceville (GA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

GNR Public Health seeks an HIV Health Educator to collect and analyze data, identify community needs, and support HIV prevention strategies including opt-out testing, linkage to care, PrEP, and outreach.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field; bilingual English/Spanish is preferred. Experience in HIV/public health programs and community outreach is valued in this position based in Georgia.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field.
• Experience working with STD/HIV programs.
• Experience conducting field level outreach events.
• Experience collaborating with community based organizations providing HIV prevention activities.
• Experience with HIV testing.
• Bi-Lingual in English & Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft applications.

Responsibilities

• HIV Health Educator will collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs.
• Coordinate outreach and community mobilization efforts in partnership with community based organizations and the state HIV Prevention Program.

Skills

Outreach experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Public health

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field

Tools

Microsoft applications

Job description

Pay Grade: H

The offered salary range for this position is $48,000-$52,000 and is based on an applicant's education.

Official Transcripts for all degrees MUST be attached with your application.

This position requires submission of a 3 year MVR (Driving Record) with application. Applicants must attach to be reviewed & deemed eligible for the position.

For information on how to obtain a current driving record, please see link below: https://dds.georgia.gov/georgia-licenseid/general-license-topics/how-do-i-mvr-driving-history

Job Responsibilities

HIV Health Educator will collect and analyze data to identify community needs prior to planning, implementing, monitoring, and evaluating programs. Individual will work with multi-disciplinary HIV Prevention team to implement HIV prevention strategies including opt-out testing, linkage to care, PrEP, and HIV outreach and education. The individual in this position will also be responsible for coordinating outreach and community mobilization efforts in partnership with community based organizations and the state HIV Prevention Program as we work toward HIV Elimination goals outlined in the Ending the Epidemic initiative.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral or biological sciences or a directly related field from an accredited college or university.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with STD/HIV programs.
• Experience conducting field level outreach events.
• Experience collaborating with community based organizations providing HIV prevention activities.
• Experience with HIV testing.
• Experience working in Public Health.
• Bi-Lingual in English & Spanish preferred.
• Proficiency in computer programs such as Microsoft applications.

GNR Public Health does not accept resumes without a fully completed employment application. Required education credentials, license(s), certification(s) and/or registration(s) must be submitted prior to employment. Due to the volume of applications we receive, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone.

GNR PUBLIC HEALTH IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Under Title 1 of the ADA, we do not discriminate on the basis of disability in our employment practices. Applicants selected for employment will be subject to the following: Pre-Employment Drug & Medical Screening, Fingerprint Criminal Record Investigation & Reference Checks.