Mobile HIV Testing & Health Promotion Counselor

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

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