What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Testing Specialist position at Community Health Action of Staten Island?
Description
Title: Community Testing Specialist
Department: Prevention and Intervention
Reports To: Director, HIV & STI Testing Services
Location: 26 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301
Position Status: Full-Time
FLSA Status: non-exempt
Pay & Benefits: The pay range for this role is generally $41,600- $46,600 annually, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes generous paid time off (4 weeks of vacation plus paid holidays, personal, and sick time), medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits including employer provided basic life insurance and employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement after 1 year of employment, a retirement plan that includes employer matching, and more!
Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI) drives dramatic improvements in the health of New Yorkers by feeding people who are hungry, healing families broken apart by violence, and bridging the gaps between people and the compassionate health care they deserve. CHASI provides outreach, education, prevention, and direct support services for populations most affected by health disparities – people with low or no income, low-income people with chronic illnesses, people with criminal justice involvement, people who use drugs, domestic violence survivors, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Community Testing Specialist is housed within the Prevention & Intervention Department and is responsible for providing HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing-related services to at-risk individuals. The Community Testing Specialist conducts education on consistent and proper use of internal and external condoms, and assistance with linkage and navigation services to help clients engage with medical care and/or any other social supportive services. This position requires a flexible schedule such that some of the job tasks will be conducted during evening hours, and on weekends.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide HIV, HCV, and STI counseling and testing
- Conduct outreach and recruitment for testing services; seek out new venues for testing services.
- Provide referrals, linkage, and navigation services to clients as needed, including linkage to STI, medical, or any other ancillary services needed.
- Escort clients and follow up on referrals to confirm completion of referrals as needed.
- Provide referral and resource information and link individuals who test positive for HIV, HCV, and/or STIs to medical and supportive services and confirm completion of referrals.
- Deliver community-based education and risk reduction education and materials to targeted populations and the community.
- Report weekly numbers and other documentation and perform data entry as required.
- Attend supervision, team meetings, and contractual and agency- training to maintain information updates on relevant issues.
- Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
- The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions, and the essential requirements for the performance of the job it is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions.
Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
- At least 1 year of experience providing community outreach, community engagement, and/or social services
- Bi-lingual (English/Spanish)?preferred.
- High school diploma or equivalency required.
- Completion of HIV or HCV pre/post Test Counseling and phlebotomy preferred; training will be provided if needed.
- Linkage and navigation experience highly preferred. Knowledge of community resources and organizations on Staten Island preferred.?
- Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to follow strict protocols. Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Able to use computers effectively, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software packages, as well as internet navigation.
- Demonstrated ability and/ or commitment to working effectively with co-workers and clients from diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to all ethnic and cultural backgrounds?
CHASI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse staff.
People of color, LGBTQ, women, and people with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.
Salary : $41,600 - $46,600
