Hook Up & Bridge (HUB) Infectious Disease Tester

Argus Community, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Community, Inc. is seeking an Infectious Disease Tester to join the HUB program at the Harm Reduction Center in the Bronx.

The role covers HIV/HCV testing on-site and in the field, outreach to community partners, and facilitation of PrEP/PEP access. You will establish HUB client records in AWARDS, maintain referrals, and participate in trainings to provide pre/post test counseling and risk-reduction education.

Qualifications

• Experience conducting infectious disease testing (HIV/HCV)
• Experience with outreach to target populations (women, homeless, PWID)
• Familiar with harm reduction practices

Responsibilities

• Perform HIV and HCV testing on-site and in the field at community events.
• Communicate effectively with participants before and after testing.
• Maintain confidentiality and accurate record-keeping in AWARDS database.
• Attend trainings and provide PrEP/PEP education and referrals.

Skills

Infectious disease testing

Harm reduction

Outreach experience

Education

BA in Social Work or related field

AA degree with 2 years experience

Job description

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Hook Up & Bridge (HUB) Infectious Disease Tester

Full Time Clerical Harm Reduction Center, Bronx, NY, US

Job Title:Infectious Disease tester

Department:Wellness & Empowerment

Reports To:HUB program Manager

Location: Harm Reduction Center 226 East 144 th St. Bronx, NY 10451

Job Summary:

The HUB Infectious disease Tester will provide individual client outreach and in-reach, outreach to community organizations, HIV/STI/HEPC testing, linkages for PrEP/PEP, access to iART for clients testing HIV+, and establish HUB client records in AWARDS data base.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct HIV and HCV testing on site and in the field (during outreach and or community health fairs).
• Ability to communicate effectively with participants before and after HIV or HCV test.
• Attend all trainings and webinars required in order to provide PrEP and PEP education and referrals when engaging participants.
• Engage participant in harm reduction and risk reduction educational sessions, as well as provide pre and post counseling.
• Ability to go out to required field sites, during all seasons, to provide mobile testing to the community.
• Maintain and track all referrals (internal and external).
• Maintain confidentiality at all times and appropriate record keeping
• Attend community events.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications/Criteria:

• Experience conducting infectious disease testing (HIV/HCV).
• At least 2 years of experience testing target population (women, homeless & people who inject drugs).
• Familiar with Harm reduction practices.

Education:

• Minimum of a BA in Social Work or Community Health Education or related degree.
• Or Associate degree with 2 year experience

DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Argus Community, Inc. reserves the right to change, add, or delete, at any time, any part of this job description to meet the needs of the Agency.