Bilingual Prevention Specialist
Bilingual Prevention Specialist
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Position Summary
Under the direction of the Clinical Program Supervisor (Prevention) the Bilingual Prevention Specialist is responsible for providing competent and confidential counseling and testing with individuals at risk for HIV Hepatitis C (HCV) syphilis and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) where addition you will provide prevention education services and outreach to individuals considered at-risk for HIV and other STIs. This position requires that you have a high level of cultural competency in responding to the unique needs of those impacted by adverse social determinants of health as well as those within the broader 2SLGBTSIA community.
The Bilingual Prevention Specialist supports the Prisma Community Care mission of providing affirming and inclusive services to promote well-being and advance health equity for diverse communities and all those seeking compassionate care - especially people of color 2SLGBTQIA and Queer individuals and those affected by HIV.
What your day will look like at Prisma Community Care:
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- You will conduct confidential HIV & STI counseling testing and referral (CTR) in accordance with state guidelines with individuals engaging in high-risk behaviors linking patients to care with expressed interest or need.
- You will conduct one-on-one education sessions and assessments with clients to include referrals for internal and external services (e.g. pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)) treatment and general wellness/primary care.
- You will provide clear understandable current and accurate information to clients community members and volunteers.
- You will provide prevention and harm reduction information in a way that shows respect listening skills empathy and patience in a status-neutral approach.
- You will record all contacts and activities into all system databases and EMR within 24 hours of encounter completing and submitting all relevant information in accordance with state policy to include documentation into appropriate databases and reporting systems and finalizing all documentation within 72 hours of actions being completed.
- You will demonstrate culturally appropriate and culturally reactive engagements with all individuals performing services documenting records and referrals as well as communicating with patients via telephone email and in-person.
- You will provide information and referrals for other partnering agencies that provide additional support and services to include surgical and medical needs that cannot be met by Prisma.
- You will showcase patient excellence while contacting patients to provide testing and lab results as well as engaging with patients in relation to their care at Prisma Community Care.
- You will stay informed engaged and current with emerging research trends and best practices in the field of gender identity intersectionality and wellbeing of all.
- You will use a personal vehicle to transport specimens and results to and from local laboratories as well as to community events and complete a biweekly report for work-related mileage reimbursement.
- You will work collaboratively with other teams to further develop and evolve the needs of the department and organization including but not limited to policy reformation cross-training and identifying opportunities for growth and improvement within teams.
- You will work directly with the department leadership with other program-related tasks.
Weve got great benefits:
- 200 hours of PTO per year
- Up to 13 paid holidays per year
- Medical dental and vision insurance
- Basic life short-term and long-term disability insurance paid by Prisma Community Care
- Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Retirement savings
Who were looking for:
- You have earned your High School diploma or GED.
- You are Bilingual in Spanish and English.
- You have evidence of Medical Assistant or Phlebotomy program completion/certification or minimum of 2 years of equivalent experience delivering clinical healthcare services.
- You have demonstrated the ability to establish rapport and maintain effective communication with culturally diverse populations from a wide range of life circumstances and backgrounds.
- You demonstrate a sound understanding of gender identity gender expression gender presentation sex and sexual orientation etc.
- You possess a valid drivers license insurable driving record and access to a reliable personal vehicle for work-related activities.
- You are proficient in Microsoft Office (Teams Word Excel Outlook PowerPoint) software applications and competent in using electronic medical records and information systems in providing effective documentation of patient care with a full understanding of HIPAA and protecting patient confidentiality.
- You demonstrate an understanding of basic medical terminology.
- You are a highly organized self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to multi-task effectively and are willing to learn.
- You have the ability to work in fast paced environment with changing deadlines and priorities while maintaining a positive attitude.
- You must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication exemplifying professionalism flexibility and compassion while exhibiting a congenial and sensitive attitude towards patients.
- All organization employees must be able to work effectively in a mission-driven agency whose clients and staff exhibit significant diversity with respect to race ethnicity sex gender identity sexual orientation socio-economic status nationality and religion.
Wed love to see you apply if you have these preferred qualifications too:
- You have demonstrated an understanding of sexual health and wellness and its correlation to HIV PrEP PEP and gender-affirming care.
- You have experience with eClinical Works (eCW).
Environmental Factors Physical Requirements and Compliance
- Work primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety/health hazard potential.
- Travel outside of the Phoenix area approximately 10% of the time.
- Will work primarily in a clinical environment with exposure to computer screens for lengthy periods of time and will need to handle bodily fluids and specimens.
- This is an hourly position that may require evening and occasional weekend work.
- While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to walk sit stand; use hands talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms and may need to lift objects up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust focus.
- Currently have or be able to obtain within 90 days of employment a valid Fingerprint Clearance Card.
- Currently have or are able to obtain within 7 days of employment a clear TB test.
- Currently have or are able to obtain within 7 days of employment a current flu vaccination.
- Currently have or are able to initiate within 7 days of employment a Hepatitis-B primary vaccination series.
- Currently have or are able to obtain within 14 days of employment a BLS certification.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Prisma Community Care is an equal opportunity employer and we value a healthy work environment free from harassment and discrimination based on race color religion sex gender identity sexual orientation national origin age disability or genetic information.
Prisma Community Care provides an inclusive and respectful working environment that represents a wide range of backgrounds cultures identities and experiences. We attract applicants who have the cultural awareness to navigate and celebrate these differences. Our employees are Individuals who have respect for the communities where they live and work and are committed to utilizing culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies and skills in a collaborative environment.
Reasonable Accommodations
Applicants requesting a reasonable accommodation to apply or participate in the interview process for this position should email
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
