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At AltaMed, we don’t just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It’s the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.
Job Overview
The HIV Prevention Specialist I provides quality and comprehensive HIV Health Education, HIV counseling and testing, and facilitates HIV Prevention interventions to clients at high risk for infection or transmission of HIV. Core responsibilities include recruitment, client intake, and assessment, and facilitation of individual and/or group sessions. HIV counseling and testing, linkage to care services, and coordination of referral services into other appropriate programs., All program activities will address and empower each client’s efforts to reduce the risk of HIV infection or transmission.
Minimum Requirements:
High School Diploma or equivalent work experience. Preferred Bachelor of Arts Degree and preferably experience in a non-profit setting. Otherwise, a minimum of one year’s experience working in an HIV prevention program or an HIV/AIDS related human services field such as social work, psychology, nursing, counseling, or health education. Must successfully pass the counseling and testing certification provided by the Los Angeles County Division of HIV and STD Programs within 3 months of employment. Trained in Motivational Interviewing and demonstrates a capacity to deliver client-centered counseling. Demonstrated skills in Presentation and Group Facilitation. Applicant must demonstrate skill (through education or experience) in counseling, crisis intervention, critical reading, and writing as it relates to the implementation of program goals and objectives.
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