About Job

Classification: Full-Time

Location: Los Angeles, Bathhouses (Commercial Sex Venues)

Position Purpose:

Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the HIV Testing Counselor & Biomedical Prevention Navigator, funded by the Department of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP), is responsible for delivering HIV/AIDS Health Education and Risk Reduction Prevention Services. This includes providing HIV testing to both HIV-positive individuals and high-risk HIV-negative populations, using Commercial Sex Venues; street/community outreach and tracking, and maintaining tracking efforts. The role also serves as a direct point of access for individuals seeking HIV biomedical prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (“PrEP”) and post-exposure prophylaxis (“PEP”).

Principal Responsibilities:

Provide targeted HIV/AIDS health and risk reduction education;
Provide rapid HIV counseling, testing, and referral services; at DHSP Commercial Sex Venue approved sites (Wesley Health Center Clinics and Partner Agencies);
Provide HIV and STD testing in CSV (Commercial Sex Venues);
Conduct individual counseling and assessments for potential PrEP/PEP clients;
Completion of all requisition forms, logs and required documentation or data entry;
Maintain temperature logs, quality assurance logs and documentation up-to-date;
Link HIV Positive clients to care by providing an appointment at our clinical sites;
Link clients to primary care services, PrEP navigation, and services offered at Wesley Health Centers;
Provide point of care PrEP navigation to PrEP eligible populations at Commercial Sex Venues, including education, harm reduction counseling, eligibility screening, and appointment scheduling;
Conduct outreach and engage clients and patients to conduct HIV Tests;
Attend community and staff meetings, as scheduled;
Maintain testing areas clean and sanitary;
Collaborate with other JWCH/WHC programs and satellite sites to ensure successful referrals for PrEP/PEP-related services and appointments;
Other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Experience working with high risk populations;
Current HIV/AIDS, STI, and biomedical HIV prevention knowledge;
Certification as an HIV counselor;
Effective oral and written communication skills;
Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs (Outlook, excel, word);
Current California Driver License and ability to drive to program sites;
Understanding and experience implementing HIV health educational risk reduction curriculum.

Preferred:

Bilingual (English/Spanish);
HIV/AIDS and STI knowledge;
Phlebotomy Certificate;
PrEP and PEP experience or trainings completed.

Disclaimer: Salary offered will be based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and in accordance with applicable laws and internal pay equity policies.

All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19.

Employee Benefits:

At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30+ hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes:

Medical, Dental, Vision
Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums.
Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses.
Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays.
401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan.
Mileage reimbursement.
Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD).
Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more!

Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time.

JWCH Institute, Inc + Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.