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POSITION DESCRIPTION: PREVENTION SPECIALIST Title: Prevention Specialist Salary: $37,000-$39,500 Status: Full-timePosition Purpose: Prevention Specialists execute the Integrated Targeted Testing Services (ITTS) program activities, including community-based HIV/STI testing, condom distribution, navigation to PrEP, linkage to care, and educational outreach.Responsibilities: <ul><li>Conduct on-site and community-based HIV/STI testing, outreach, and risk-reduction counseling.</li><li>Implement the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) protocol to reduce HIV infection risk among priority populations.</li><li>Link HIV+ clients to care and treatment resources in a timely manner.</li><li>Refer clients with positive STI tests to treatment and partner notification services.</li><li>Respond to in-person, email, and phone inquiries regarding prevention/care services.</li><li>Adhere to strict procedures of confidentiality, release of information, and data security.</li><li>Maintain accurate and complete participant records, tracking contacts, counseling, testing, referrals, and outreach performance as defined by local/state/federal entities.</li><li>Complete required trainings including CTR, phlebotomy, blood-borne pathogens, cultural competence, and others as needed.</li><li>Other duties as assigned.</li></ul>Qualifications: <ul><li>Associate degree and 2 years of HIV/AIDS volunteer/professional experience.</li><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in health education, public health, or a closely related field preferred.</li><li>CRT and Phlebotomy certificates, or the ability to earn the certificates within 45 days of hire.</li><li>Valid North Carolina driver&rsquo;s license and reliable transportation.</li><li>Knowledge of HIV/STI prevention, treatment, and risk-reduction strategies.</li><li>Minimum of one-year experience related to community organizing in community settings.</li><li>Knowledge, experience, and comfort working with diverse populations, including people living with HIV and LGBTQ individuals.</li><li>Microsoft Office proficiency, including data entry and accessing web-based applications and systems.</li><li>Organized, detail-oriented, and capable of multi-tasking in a fast-paced, high volume environment.</li><li>Ability to work independently and as part of a team.</li><li>Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Bilingual (Spanish) is highly desired.</li></ul>EOE Statement The Alliance of AIDS Services &ndash; Carolina is an equal opportunity employer and committed to providing a work environment free of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and disrespectful or other unprofessional conduct. The Alliance considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, disabled or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.<ul><li>We offer paid holidays, generous vacation, professional development, growth potential, and a challenging and exciting work environment.</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: $37,000.00 - $39,500.00 per yearBenefits:<ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul>Medical Specialty:<ul><li>Public Health</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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