Prevention Specialist

Hopehealth Inc; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

HopeHealth, Inc. in Orangeburg, SC is seeking a Prevention Outreach Specialist (Full Time) to support prevention services across multiple counties. The role requires strong communication skills and organizational abilities, with significant travel to local/regional sites.

You will conduct HIV, Hepatitis C, and substance abuse screenings, facilitate interventions, distribute condoms, and help clients access services. Join a collaborative team dedicated to community health and prevention.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field: Human Services and Social Work.
• Travel requirements: 50-75% (Regional/Local).
• Knowledge of grant logistics.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing prevention services per community and agency needs.
• Perform data entry, record keeping, surveillance reporting; ensure quality assurance for testing inventory.
• Conduct HIV/Hepatitis C tests and DEBI interventions.
• Provide condom distribution (monthly/quarterly) as needed.
• Make referrals to obtain eligible services per assessments.
• Assist with community events (health fairs, DAODAS sites, housing authorities, campuses).
• Assist with linkage to care for clients new to the agency (proof of eligibility, HIV lab results, ID, transportation).
• HIV testing of partners, family members, and appointment companions.
• Maintain confidentiality and data security at sites and during transportation.
• Adhere to QA procedures and grant/agency guidelines.
• Participate in team meetings, trainings, and agency events.
• Travel to trainings and testing locations.
• Attend DPH and CDC trainings/webinars.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIV/STD knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or Social Work

Tools

Microsoft 365 Tools

Job description

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Prevention Specialist

Prevention Outreach Specialist Full Time Orangeburg, SC, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 2491

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field: Human Services and Social Work

Travel Requirements: 50-75% (Regional/Local)

Duties & Responsibilities

The Prevention Specialist II is to assist in ensuring effective implementation of prevention services within serving counties of HopeHealth, Inc., according to community and agency needs.

• Knowledgeable/oriented of grant logistics
• Perform data entry, record keeping, DPH surveillance reporting, Provide Enterprise and documentation and quality assurance for testing inventory
• Conducts HIV/Hepatitis C, substance abuse screenings and facilitates DEBI interventions
• Provide condom distribution (monthly/quarterly) in accordance to community needs
• Make appropriate referrals for clients to obtain adequate and relevant services as identified in their assessments
• Assist/Participate in community events to include: community/church health fairs, DAODAS sites, housing authorities, detention centers, college campuses, health facilities, etc.
• Provide/Assist with services to expedite linkage to care for clients new to the agency, i.e. obtaining proof of eligibility, proof of HIV lab work, identification card, and transportation to obtain income documentation
• HIV testing of partners, family members and appointment companions of clients returning to care.
• Documents and ensures confidentiality as well as data security while on community partner sites and during transportation to/from events, etc.
• Adhere to all quality assurance procedures, policies, and guidelines within grant, agency and health department requirements
• Participates and adhere in team activities, meetings, trainings, events etc. This includes quality improvement meetings, supervisory meetings, and agency-specific meetings as indicated
• Travel to trainings, partner meetings and testing locations
• Attends DPH and CDC-required trainings, webinars and conferences
• Performs other job duties as requested by Supervisor or Practice Administrator

Skills & Knowledge Required

Excellent communication and organization skills, Knowledge of HIV/Hepatitis C and STD’s, and knowledge of Microsoft 365 Tools