Prevention Specialist

Hopehealth-Inc; South Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

HopeHealth, Inc. is seeking a Prevention Outreach Specialist in Orangeburg, SC to support prevention services across local counties. This full-time role involves coordinating HIV/Hepatitis C screenings, DEBI interventions, condom distribution, and referrals to ensure linkage to care.

You will travel regionally (50-75%), participate in community events, and maintain confidentiality while documenting data and testing inventories. Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field (Human Services and Social Work) required.
• Strong communication and organizational abilities are essential.
• Knowledge of HIV, Hepatitis C and other STDs is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in implementing prevention services across HopeHealth, Inc. service counties.
• Perform data entry, record keeping, DPH surveillance reporting, and QA for testing inventory.
• Conduct HIV/Hepatitis C and substance abuse screenings; facilitate DEBI interventions.
• Provide condom distribution to suits community needs on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Make referrals to ensure clients obtain necessary services identified in assessments.
• Participate in community events (health fairs, DAODAS sites, housing authorities, campuses, health facilities).

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

HIV/Hepatitis C knowledge

MS 365 Tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services / Social Work

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