- Location
- Dallas, TX
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- ApplyToJob
Description
About Us
Resource Center is proud to have served the LGBTQIA+ and HIV/AIDS communities in Dallas-Fort Worth for four decades! From a grassroots advocacy group to the front lines of the AIDS crisis, to witnessing marriage equality, fighting for transgender rights, and opening the first LGBTQIA+-affirming senior housing in Dallas, we’ve been here through it all and will continue to grow, fight, and love alongside our vibrant community.
Reports to: Prevention Services Manager
Position Overview:
The PrEP Navigator & Testing Coordinator will provide HIV & STD prevention services & education, including HIV Testing, PrEP, & linkage to treatment, among LGBTQ+ individuals at various locations throughout Dallas County & surrounding areas.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
- Conduct HIV, syphilis & STI testing & prevention activities focused on gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-nonconforming & men who have sex with men (MSM)
- Educate MSM & other community members about HIV/STI prevention
- Recruit at-risk, young adult MSM for FTN/FCT & screen testing
- Perform initial & follow-up sessions per FTN/FCT guidelines for persons testing for HIV
- Maintain a positive rapport with community businesses, organizations & agencies
- Assist in implementing community assessment for FTN/FCT
- Follow agency & program procedures/policies, including safety regulations & guidelines
- Work with Dallas County Health & Human Services on information regarding partner notification, contact tracing & partner elicitation, as requested
- Maintain FTN/FCT HIV/STD/syphilis testing client files
- Coordinate outreach, including recruiting & utilizing volunteers, at authorized venues to conduct testing &/or referrals to testing & HIV linkage to treatment services
- Ensure program goals & objectives are met, & report program process objectives
- Attend department and agency meetings & local and statewide conferences
- Promote PrEP and help coordinate FTN/FCT and HIV/syphilis/STD testing activities
- Perform HIV/syphilis/STD tests via venipuncture or other methods per set guidelines
- Monitor medical supplies, orders & maintenance, including biohazard waste disposal
- Perform duties in conjunction with the Transhealth Initiative, as needed
- Perform duties in accordance with OSHA safety, clinic protocols & HIPAA compliance
- Participate in condom distribution and Condom Education and Outreach initiative
- Participate in the programs Client Services Navigation System to establish linkage to HIV-related medical care for people who are infected with HIV
- Work with adult programs to help coordinate outreach for corresponding communities
- May be required to drive personal car or Sexy Health Mobile Unit to businesses & events
- Perform administrative and other duties
Job Requirements & Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent; some college is preferred
- Bilingual in Spanish preferred
- Detail-oriented with the Ability to handle a moderate to heavy workload and lift 25-50lbs
- Ability to work flexible hours (some late nights and weekends required)
- Must have access to reliable transportation (mileage reimbursed)
- Proficient experience with Microsoft computer applications is required
- Qualification & experience in Foundations of Testing and Navigation (FCT) or Protocol-Based Counseling and Testing (PBC) is preferred, but we will train the right candidate.