Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Coordinator

Department: Prevention
Reports To: Prevention Manager
Location: Roseburg or Grants Pass
Position Type: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/wk, non-exempt

Bilingual candidates are eligible for $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This differential is not included in the pay range shown above.

Eligible for benefits.

Application Instructions: All applicants must submit a complete Job Application, Supplemental Questions, and resume via the Job Portal to be considered.

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Position Summary

The Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Coordinator works directly with populations that are at high-risk for acquiring HIV, to assist them in accessing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP. The PrEP Coordinator works closely with HIV Alliance’s STI testing clinic, the Testing Coordinator and Early Intervention Specialist to identify and reach out to high risk individuals. The PrEP Coordinator provides education and information to individuals interested in accessing PrEP, provides referrals to prescribing physicians, and works with the individual to identify and overcome barriers to accessing PrEP.

The PrEP Coordinator assists clients in accessing and enrolling in insurance programs, including but not limited to Oregon Health Plan (Medicaid), Medicare, and private insurance plans. This position provides HIV testing services, community education and conducts outreach to high risk populations.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Client identification, outreach and engagement

Provide direct one-on-one and phone PrEP coordination services

Visit accompaniment services

Coordinating access to the on-site PrEP clinic to include scheduling clients in EHR system, scheduling follow-up appointments, and sending out consents, ROIs, and other paperwork for clinic access.

Provide appropriate referrals, including follow up and documentation

Advocate with medical providers as needed on behalf of our clients

Provide HIV testing

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

Maintain up to date pool of referrals for clients in our service area

Develop and strengthen relationships with service providers in our service areas

Maintain up to date information regarding prescription assistance programs

Participate in necessary meetings

Assist Director with all necessary reports

Other duties as defined by Director and program standards

Conduct outreach online, in community sex environments, and at LGBT-related events to gay and bisexual men, offering safer sex supplies and making referrals to our services

Assist Prevention Manager in planning community events

Acts as liaison and HIV prevention advocate to community groups and coalitions

Required Qualifications

1 year of experience with patient/client interaction

Self-manager/self-motivated

Ability to work with diverse populations

Knowledge of local and statewide social service providers

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Record-keeping & organizational skills

Comfortable discussing sex, drug use, and HIV/AIDS.

Knowledge of the unique issues affecting high-risk communities and willingness to learn about culturally relevant interventions for gay and bisexual men and people living with HIV/AIDS.

Attention to detail

Passion for working with: marginalized, underserved populations, people who inject drugs, sex workers, gay/bisexual men and other men who have sex with men, individuals engaging in behavior considered to be high-risk for HIV, gay/bisexual young men and young people who inject drugs.

Support of harm reduction philosophy and client-centered approach in prevention.

Comfortable handling safer injection and safer sex supplies.

Familiarity using Word, Excel, Microsoft Access, and Power Point.

Ability to work on a team successfully and effectively

Effective spokesperson and advocate – ability to negotiate and represent agency and importance of HIV/AIDS issues

Ability to build and maintain bridges between HIV Alliance and its clients, other non-profit agencies, governmental entities, key community stakeholders

Valid Oregon Driver's license, or valid out of state driver's license with the ability to get an Oregon Driver's license within 30 days of establishing residency in Oregon, and a driving record sufficient to be covered by agency auto insurance policy

TB test provided by the agency

Ability to pass agency criminal background check

Preferred Qualifications

One year experience working with marginalized, underserved populations

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work/Human Service or other related field or

2 years’ experience in social services.

Client-centered service experience

Experience working with clients who have substance abuse and/or mental health issues

Professional experience with or education on PrEP

Experience working in HIV Prevention or Care

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required

• Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
• Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
• Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (harm reduction kits, naloxone kits, testing and education materials)
• Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork

The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Working conditions, Travel and Environment

The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings

The duties of this job require regular attendance

• Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 40 hours per week

Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions

HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.

HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.