What are the responsibilities and job description for the Rural HIV Prevention Specialist position at University of Colorado?
University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department: Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Disease
Job Title: Rural HIV Prevention Specialist
Position #: 00830614 – Requisition #:35965
Job Summary:
The Prevention Specialist is a member of the CHIP Prevention Program. The CHIP Prevention Program provides HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexual health education, and outreach in partnership with over 20 community organizations across the state. We focus our interventions on those who are at the highest risk for acquiring HIV, including people of color, people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, people experiencing homelessness or incarceration, sex workers, and those who are dealing with behavioral health issues.
The CHIP Prevention Specialist is responsible for the implementation of primary prevention activities within rural southern Colorado. The Prevention Specialist actively engages with community partners to promote HIV education and prevention services and aligns activities to the CHIP Prevention Program strategic plan.
This position is grant-funded and currently has funding available through October 2026, the position will continue as long as funding allows. The position will require full-time availability.
Rural work has unique opportunities and challenges. We welcome diverse and dynamic applicants with a willingness to share lived experiences. This role is a great opportunity to expand your expertise in rural health care. Join our team and make a difference!
Key Responsibilities:
Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.
Why Join Us:
The CHIP Prevention Program offers flexibility, innovation, and creative approaches to HIV prevention and community engagement. Our team collaborates with the CHIP program to support individuals throughout the continuum of HIV prevention and care. We encourage team members to explore professional growth and benefit from the expansive resources that the University of Colorado has to offer.
Why Work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community, and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 7, 2025.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $56,556 to $66,170.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
University Staff
Job Category
Health Care
Primary Location
Remote
Department
U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Date
Jan 17, 2025
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Posting Contact Name
Jennifer Moor
Posting Contact Email
Jennifer.moor@childrenscolorado.org
Position Number
00830614
Department: Pediatrics, Section of Infectious Disease
Job Title: Rural HIV Prevention Specialist
Position #: 00830614 – Requisition #:35965
Job Summary:
The Prevention Specialist is a member of the CHIP Prevention Program. The CHIP Prevention Program provides HIV, Hepatitis C, and sexual health education, and outreach in partnership with over 20 community organizations across the state. We focus our interventions on those who are at the highest risk for acquiring HIV, including people of color, people who inject drugs, men who have sex with men, people experiencing homelessness or incarceration, sex workers, and those who are dealing with behavioral health issues.
The CHIP Prevention Specialist is responsible for the implementation of primary prevention activities within rural southern Colorado. The Prevention Specialist actively engages with community partners to promote HIV education and prevention services and aligns activities to the CHIP Prevention Program strategic plan.
This position is grant-funded and currently has funding available through October 2026, the position will continue as long as funding allows. The position will require full-time availability.
Rural work has unique opportunities and challenges. We welcome diverse and dynamic applicants with a willingness to share lived experiences. This role is a great opportunity to expand your expertise in rural health care. Join our team and make a difference!
Key Responsibilities:
- Implement rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling to priority populations at designated non-clinical testing sites within the community.
- Administer mental health, substance use, intimate partner violence, and PrEP screenings and provide appropriate referrals to testing session clients.
- Provide education about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), PrEP navigation services, and PrEP retention services.
- Support the development of HIV prevention and PrEP marketing campaigns for rural community members.
- Support distribution of rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing supplies for testing network partners.
- Collect, compile, and enter testing and education data into the database in a timely manner.
- Assist in the organization of testing, education, and outreach events.
Remote – this role is eligible to work remotely, but the employee must be in the United States.
Why Join Us:
The CHIP Prevention Program offers flexibility, innovation, and creative approaches to HIV prevention and community engagement. Our team collaborates with the CHIP program to support individuals throughout the continuum of HIV prevention and care. We encourage team members to explore professional growth and benefit from the expansive resources that the University of Colorado has to offer.
Why Work for the University?
We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:
- Medical: Multiple plan options
- Dental: Multiple plan options
- Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
- Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
- Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
- Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
- Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
- Holiday Days: 10/year
- Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
- ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service
Diversity and Equity:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ community, and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree.
- Substitution: A combination of education and related technical/paraprofessional experience may be substituted for the bachelor’s degree on a year-for-year basis.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Reside in a rural southern Colorado community
- One year of professional-level experience working in HIV/STI prevention or other community health programs.
- Diverse experiences and a person with lived experience
- Willingness to travel to various locations for assignments
- Bilingual (Spanish/English).
- 1 year working with diverse populations; including, LGBTQ community, communities of color, immigrant/refugee communities, etc.
- Experience working with individuals who use substances
- Experience with marketing using social media and web-based platforms
- Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and orally.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees at all levels throughout the institution.
- Demonstrated experience in community organizing and/or community engagement.
- Ability to interact in a compassionate and nonjudgmental manner with a diverse client population and a commitment to health equity.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Willing to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends.
- Proficient in computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, internet, and email.
For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):
- A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position
- Curriculum vitae / Resume
- Three professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address
Screening of Applications Begins:
Immediately and continues until the position is filled. For best consideration, apply by February 7, 2025.
Anticipated Pay Range:
The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $56,556 to $66,170.
The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.
Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125
ADA Statement:
The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu .
Background Check Statement:
The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees
Vaccination Statement:
CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.
University Staff
Job Category
Health Care
Primary Location
Remote
Department
U0001 -- Anschutz Med Campus or Denver
Schedule
Full-time
Posting Date
Jan 17, 2025
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Posting Contact Name
Jennifer Moor
Posting Contact Email
Jennifer.moor@childrenscolorado.org
Position Number
00830614
Salary : $56,556 - $66,170
