Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provides voluntary and confidential HIV pre-test and post-test counseling and partner elicitation utilizing the protocol for same established by the State of Florida.
- Draws blood for HIV antibody screening from clients utilizing established procedures for same or completes HIV Antibody screening with alternative approved methods.
- Establishes and Provides health education and HIV risk reduction education to client groups in Tri-County facilities and to others if so requested.
- Refers clients to community resources as appropriate.
- Demonstrates the use of hygiene materials (condoms, bleach, etc.) as appropriate and distributes HIV related written materials.
- Communicates with appropriate individuals at Tri-County and other treatment facilities regarding testing schedule and presentation plan.
- Acts as liaison between Tri-County and County Public Health Units in cases of HIV positive clients unable to be located.
- Orders supplies needed for counseling and testing, including but not limited to scan forms, medical and office supplies, and educational materials.
- Prepares and maintains computer data on KIS system, client records, technical reports, other forms, and written documentation as required by contract and regulatory standards with instruction from appropriate supervisory personnel.
- Develops and recommends Policy/Procedure relative to HIV Outreach services.
- Function in a lead coordination role to ensure all HIV services are being provided.
- Performs other project related duties as assigned.
Minimum Training and Experience:
- Requires a high school diploma or GED and at least two (2) years of full-time experience in a mental health, addictions treatment, or medical care setting. A bachelor's degree in human services may be substituted for the two (2) years of experience.
- Requires completion of HIV Counseling, Testing and Partner Elicitation course and of any other training courses that may be required by the State of Florida.