Program Specialist I

CAN Community Health Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & Sick time

11 Paid Holidays

Training & Certification support

Health, dental, vision, with company %

Tuition Reimbursement

Other voluntary plans

Job summary

CAN Community Health in Fort Myers, FL is hiring a Program Specialist I to support HIV prevention and health education initiatives. The role engages in HIV/STI testing, PrEP linkage, and community outreach, with hours outside normal schedule including nights and weekends.

The position emphasizes client confidentiality, data documentation, and partnership development to extend prevention services across community settings. A minimum high school diploma and valid driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of related experience; relevant college coursework may substitute.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and risk reduction counseling in community-based settings and in clinics, including phlebotomy.
• Provides education on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and links clients to the program.
• Ensures client confidentiality 100% of the time, following HIPAA and CAN policies.
• Accurately documents testing in EMR, state reporting systems, and paper records as required.
• Develops new community partnerships through BRTA/FRTA and MOAs under supervision.
• Represents CAN Community Health at local, state, and national meetings; conducts outreach in diverse settings.
• Distributes condoms and educational materials to community members and partners.
• Documents and maintains all prevention data records.

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

CAN Community Health is now hiring a Program Specialist I

Standard clinic hours are Monday-Thursday 8:00 am-5:30pm Friday 8:00 am-12:30 pm. This position requires hours of work outside normal operating hours including nights and weekends.

Pay Rate: $21.15 - $24.33 hourly based on experience

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference every day? We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values.

We have received recognition for more than six (6) years NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid PTO and Sick time
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%.
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

What You’ll Do

The Program Specialist I is an entry-level position within CAN Community Health’s Education & Prevention Team. This role requires a basic understanding of HIV, Prevention, and Treatment pathways. The provisions of this role include but are not limited to HIV/STI Testing, Health Education, Risk Reduction Counseling, PrEP/HIV and Hep C Linkage and community outreach.

• Provides HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and risk reduction counseling in community-based settings and in clinic settings when applicable, including phlebotomy.
• Provides education on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis to clients and community members and links clients to the Pre-exposure Prophylaxis program.
• Ensures client confidentiality 100% of the time by conforming to HIPAA laws and CAN Community Health Policies and Procedures.
• Accurately documents the provision of testing in the electronic medical record, state reporting systems and on paper as required.
• Fosters and assists in developing new community partnerships through the establishment of BRTA/FRTA agreements, other informal agreements, as well as formal agreements, including Memorandums of Agreement/Understanding and Business Associate Agreements under the supervision of the HIV Prevention Program Manager and Prevention Team Lead.
• Serves as a representative of CAN Community Health and conducts community-based outreach in various settings including but not limited to shelters, bars, inpatient centers, resource centers, parks etc. Assist in the planning and execution of events including testing, tabling and provides health education as appropriate.
• Distribute condoms and other promotional materials to community members and partner organizations.
• Accurately documents and maintains all records as related to prevention data collection efforts.
• Represents CAN Community Health at local, state, and national conferences and meetings, as deemed necessary.
• Collaborates with other disciplines internally and externally to coordinate client/patient services and community needs.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Requirements

Education/Professional:

1. High school diploma required
2. Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field preferred, relevant college-level coursework may substitute for experience.
3. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.

Must be able to pass a Level I and Level II Background check as required. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

CAN Community Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.