Prevention Specialist

Salary Range: \$22.50 - \$23.85 Per Hour Salary Note: Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional \$1.50 Bilingual Differential. This Bilingual Differential is not included in the salary range above. Position Summary: The Prevention Specialist will work with and support the Prevention Program Manager in the coordination and delivery of Syringe Exchange services and Naloxone distribution. This position is also responsible for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing, counseling and referral services. The Prevention Specialist will work directly with at-risk groups, including LGBTQ+ communities, people experiencing homelessness, and people who inject drugs, providing the above services in a variety of settings. Essential Functions and Responsibilities: Ensuring that prevention services are a safe and welcoming environment Provide syringe exchange, testing, harm reduction education and PrEP navigation at office and mobile syringe exchange sites Collect and maintain relevant data related to services Provide HIV/HCV testing and counseling services to at-risk populations Track, maintain, manage, and order supplies related to syringe exchange services Coordinate the safe disposal of used syringes, including transporting used syringes Provide and document referrals to local medical providers, PrEP Assistance programs, agency HIV Case Management and Peer programs, substance abuse treatment, mental health and other community services Assist clients in accessing and enrolling in insurance programs, including but not limited to Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), Medicare, and private insurance plans Provide Overdose Response training and Naloxone kit distribution Ensure that all policies and procedures are followed during prevention services Attend workshops and trainings that are relevant to job responsibilities and which will encourage professional development and program growth Conduct outreach to identify individuals in need of HIV prevention services Participate in agency collaborative processes, meetings and committees Train and Supervise any volunteers providing prevention services Maintain up-to-date HIV and PrEP knowledge and provide HIV and PrEP education to high-risk populations, professionals and community members, in a variety of settings Develop and strengthen relationships with service providers in our service areas Ability to work well with others, handle stress appropriately, have reliable attendance Ability to use personal cell phone to run agency phone system software, MFA, etc. Other tasks as assigned, including training/cross-training other staff as needed For a complete job description, please visit: https://hivalliance.sagehcm.com/jobs/51/1/#773