Prevention Coordinator

Carolinas CARE Partnership; Windsong Trails (NC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolinas CARE Partnership seeks a Prevention Program Coordinator to support HIV prevention services, including testing, outreach, and resource coordination. You will work with the Prevention Program Lead to ensure client-centered, culturally responsive practices aligned with funding objectives.

Responsibilities include planning mobile events, managing data in Evaluation Web, and engaging communities through stigma-reducing approaches while collaborating with partners and staff for effective

Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s in Public Health, Social Work, or related field preferred; equivalent experience acceptable.
• Experience conducting HIV/STI testing and/or risk-reduction counseling preferred.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally humble, and stigma-reducing approaches.
• Valid driver’s license required (mobile testing responsibilities).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prevention services including testing, referrals, and outreach.
• Plan and staff mobile testing events and community outreach.
• Maintain testing logs, inventories, and supplies.
• Engage target communities with culturally responsive outreach.
• Manage data entry and reporting in program databases.
• Attend trainings and collaborate with partners to enhance services.

Skills

Organizational skills

Flexibility in hours

Cultural humility / trauma-informed

Driver's license

Community outreach

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related field

Tools

Evaluation Web

Job description

Purpose: The Prevention Program Coordinator supports the delivery of HIV prevention services through testing, outreach, community education, and resource coordination. This position works closely with the Prevention Program Lead to ensure services are client-centered, culturally responsive and aligned with the funding objectives and organizational values.

Major Areas of Responsibility:

A.Coordination of Prevention Services

B.Data Management, Partnerships and Reporting

A. Coordination of Prevention Services

1. Conduct HIV/STI testing and provide risk-reduction counseling, PrEP/PEP education, and harm reduction information and referral services as needed.
2. Assist with planning and staffing mobile testing events, community outreach, and awareness day activities.
3. Distribute prevention materials (condoms, testing kits, educational resources) and maintain adequate stock for events.
4. Provide referrals and linkage to care in collaboration with the Prevention Lead and case management staff.
5. Engage priority populations (LGBTQ+ communities, youth, people who inject drugs, and communities of color) through culturally responsive outreach strategies.
6. Support the Prevention Lead with event logistics, including scheduling, set-up, and breakdown of outreach/testing events.
7. Assist in maintaining cleanliness and readiness of testing areas, offices, and the mobile unit.
8. Ensure accurate completion of testing forms, logs, and other required documentation.
9. Maintain daily temperature logs for supplies and testing events.
10. Help with onboarding and orientation of interns or volunteers assisting with prevention activities.

B. Data Management, Partnerships and Reporting

1. Collect, organize, and submit client data and testing information for timely reporting.
2. Support data entry into program databases (e.g., "Evaluation Web").
3. Assist the Prevention Lead with tracking program deliverables and outcomes.
4. Participate in community events, health fairs, and committee meetings to promote HIV prevention services.
5. Support development of educational and social media content to increase awareness and reduce stigma.
6. Build positive relationships with community partners and stakeholders to enhance prevention efforts.
7. Participate regularly in area prevention, HIV, substance abuse, mental health, and housing committee meetings to provide prevention information and promote integration of program services.
8. Promote collaboration between prevention programs in the region.
9. Attend local, regional, state, and national trainings, webinars, and meetings to gain knowledge, keep abreast of the HIV/AIDS epidemic, and assist in building a network of prevention resources (as funding allows).

C. Additional Programmatic Activities

• Community Education
• Social Media campaigns
• Van maintenance and cleanliness
• Maintain office, lab, and testing area cleanliness/sterilization
• Daily Temperature logs in storage area and refrigerator
• Temperature logs during testing events
• Manage inventory and keep storage areas organized
• Submit the following paperwork within the allotted time frame to your supervisor and/or finance team for review:
• Timesheets, and expense reports by the 30th/31st of each month
• PTO requests, flex requests, and other requests a minimum of two weeks prior to date, or as needed.
• Bi-monthly number report for Board meetings
• Submit monthly and quarterly reports to appropriate funding sources.

D. Additional Responsibilities

1.Perform other duties as assigned based on organizational needs, which may include cross-program support, special projects, or emergent community response activities.

E. Qualifications

• Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related field preferred, or equivalent experience in community health, HIV prevention, or outreach.
• Experience conducting HIV/STI testing and/or risk-reduction counseling preferred (training provided if needed).
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Commitment to trauma-informed, culturally humble, and stigma-reducing approaches.
• Valid driver’s license required (mobile testing responsibilities).

Working Relationships with Others: The Prevention Program Coordinator is expected to maintain a collegial working relationship with CCP clients, staff, volunteers and board members; prevention providers; Disease Intervention Specialists; HIV medical case managers; housing service providers; HOPWA service agencies; mental health/substance abuse service providers; HIV/AIDS task forces; outreach workers, Ryan White service agencies and medical providers; and persons seeking information and referral regarding HIV disease and prevention services.