Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Counselor

POSITION DESCRIPTION

REQUIREMENTS

Applicants must be City of Newark Residents.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Counselor is a community outreach/educational position and will be responsible for providing the rapid HIV test, assess clients suitability for Prep and assisting HIV high-risk negative clients in initiating, adhering to and managing a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis regimen. The PrEp Counselor position requires interaction with the community and flexibility to work nights and weekends, as needed to attend community events.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Develop and implement educational programs on HIV, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, PP services, and related sexual/reproductive health topics.

Conducts community outreach to educate individuals about HIV prevention, testing, screening, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Planned Parenthood’s health services.

Provide rapid HIV test to clients, used for basis of next steps.

Assess and address clients’ knowledge, attitudes and beliefs regarding Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis.

Assessment of clients’ level of risk to determine appropriateness for Prep

Engage identified high-risk individuals in discussions regarding HIV risk reduction and all manner of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis information.

Assess clients’ intentions to initiate and comply with a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis regimen.

Assess clients’ health insurance status and evaluate clients’ access to primary care providers.

Provide sexual risk reduction counseling regarding HIV and STIs.

Monitor clients to ensure regimen adherence and clinical follow-up visits.

Compile and report program results/indicators.

Work collaboratively with clinical Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis providers.

Participates in the Affiliate’s efforts related to revenue cycle, which include but are not limited to: achieving goals for productivity; meeting or exceeding revenue targets; and expense management as budgeted.

Demonstrates commitment to established Workplace Values: Trustworthy; Effective Communication; Respectful; Supportive; Collaborative; Excellence. Practices behaviors that effectively demonstrate the Affiliate’s Workplace Values and supports goal to co-create a great workplace (see Workplace Values document received upon hire).

Travels throughout the Affiliate’s service area as required.

REQUIREMENTS:

B.S./B.A. in Social Work, Counseling, Public Health or related field. Minimum of 4 years of related work experience will be considered in lieu of a degree.

A minimum of two (2) years related experience as an HIV Rapid tester/counselor, preferred.

Valid driver’s license. Reliable transportation to travel throughout the service area.

Commitment and demonstration of excellent internal and external customer service.

Ability to explain the goal of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and importance of adherence.

Ability to explain the research that has demonstrated the effectiveness of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and all the client behavioral factors associated with both the highest rates and reduced rates of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis effectiveness.

Attention to detail; ability to lead and follow processes and procedures from beginning to end.

Work Remotely

• No

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

• HIV Testing: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: One location