Program Specialist I

CAN Community Health; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO & Sick time

11 Paid holidays

Paid training & certification support

Health, dental, vision + life & long‑/

Job summary

CAN Community Health in Sarasota, FL is hiring a Program Specialist I to support HIV prevention, testing, and health education. The role covers risk reduction counseling, PrEP linkage, and community outreach, including settings like shelters and parks.

The position requires flexibility for after-hours work and weekend hours, with opportunities to advance within the Education & Prevention Team. We offer competitive pay and comprehensive benefits including paid time off, holidays, training,

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field preferred; coursework may substitute for experience.
• Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.
• Must pass Level I and Level II Background checks.

Responsibilities

• Provides HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing and risk reduction counseling in community-based and clinic settings, including phlebotomy.
• Provides education on PrEP and links clients to the PrEP program.
• Ensures client confidentiality per HIPAA and CAN Community Health policies.
• Documents testing and counseling in electronic medical records and state reporting systems.
• Develops new community partnerships and coordinates agreements under supervision.
• Represents CAN Community Health at local, state, and national events and conferences.
• Collaborates with internal and external teams to coordinate client/patient services.

Skills

HIV testing

Phlebotomy

Health education

PrEP/Linkage

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Program Specialist I

CAN Community Health Sarasota, Florida, United States

About this position

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:

• High school diploma required
• Minimum 1 year of experience in a related field preferred, relevant college-level coursework may substitute for experience.
• 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.