What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIV Promoter Tester position at Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc. (CPLC)?
Join the CPLC LUCES team as our new HIV Promoter and Tester! The ideal candidate is bilingual in Spanish and English, has phlebotomy experience, is able to travel into the community to provide services to clients, and is passionate about HIV/AIDS education and advocacy to historically under-served, multi-cultural populations.
About Luces
CPLC LUCES provides HIV prevention education and supportive services to people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and address barriers to treatment. Bilingual, bicultural staff help individuals navigate resources, mental health counseling and free, confidential HIV rapid finger stick testing. Read more about LUCES by visiting: cplc.org/programs/hiv-services
Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides direct covered services to individual clients, coordinates with community support and stakeholders. Responsible for managing appointment schedule and assigned caseload, navigating patient medical services, conducting needs assessments, implementing treatment plans, facilitating referrals, and participating in ongoing PREP/PEP Navigation learning experiences.
Advocates for clients by providing non-judgmental, unconditional support and guidance. Meets clients where they are at, including traveling into the community for community-based, clinic-based and in-home service delivery.
Minimum Qualifications And Competencies
Position requires access to independent, reliable transportation in order to travel throughout Maricopa and/or Pinal County, depending on position. Mileage reimbursement is available.
About Luces
CPLC LUCES provides HIV prevention education and supportive services to people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and address barriers to treatment. Bilingual, bicultural staff help individuals navigate resources, mental health counseling and free, confidential HIV rapid finger stick testing. Read more about LUCES by visiting: cplc.org/programs/hiv-services
Position Summary
Under general supervision, provides direct covered services to individual clients, coordinates with community support and stakeholders. Responsible for managing appointment schedule and assigned caseload, navigating patient medical services, conducting needs assessments, implementing treatment plans, facilitating referrals, and participating in ongoing PREP/PEP Navigation learning experiences.
Advocates for clients by providing non-judgmental, unconditional support and guidance. Meets clients where they are at, including traveling into the community for community-based, clinic-based and in-home service delivery.
Minimum Qualifications And Competencies
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a field related to case management such as social work, nursing, public health, or other human services related field preferred.
- OR High school diploma and two years of comparable professional knowledge, skills and abilities that documents experience with working with HIV positive or high-risk individuals.
- Phlebotomist certification preferred
- Prior experience as a phlebotomist technician a plus
- Adept at venipuncture, phlebotomy, and finger sticks
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and skilled at educating clients about HIV/AIDS and other STDs.
- Able to work a flexible schedule as needed per program requirements.
- Bilingual: English/Spanish skills. Must be able to communicate to Spanish-speaking clients, considering the importance of knowing & communicating medical terminology in both languages.
Position requires access to independent, reliable transportation in order to travel throughout Maricopa and/or Pinal County, depending on position. Mileage reimbursement is available.
