Job Information
Allen County Public Health Department HIV Educator in Lima, Ohio
Position Available: HIV Educator 1/HIV Educator 2
Full Time -- 37.5 hours per week
Service Area: Prevention and Health Promotion Services
Reports to: Director of Prevention and Health Promotion Services
Salary:
HIV Educator 1: $21.29-$25.07/hour; $41,515.50 - $48,886.50/year
HIV Educator 2: $22.66-$27.63/hour; $44,187.00 - $53,878.50/year
Under the direction of the DIS/HIV Program Supervisor, the HIV Educator plans, develops and implements the HIV program, through the provision of HIV risk assessment, testing, counseling and referral services for high-risk populations within an 11-county region, and outreach to targeted populations.
Essential Duties (HIV Educator 1 and HIV Educator 2):
- Provides HIV risk assessment, testing, counseling and referral services for high-risk individuals in community settings throughout an 11-county region and at Allen County Public Health in order to support the Statewide HIV Prevention Program
- Serves as HIV resource person and coordinates a Regional Advisory Group in the funded area and communicates HIV messages through education and outreach in the community through appropriate mediums to promote HIV risk reduction measures
- Maintains records of program activities and compiles data in order to evaluate program outcomes and prepare and submit required reports on time
- Maintains equipment and program supplies in order to perform duties in an efficient manner
- Monitors program budget and expenditures to ensure efficient and effective use of grant resources
- Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable Public Employee Risk Reduction Program safety standards that pertain to essential duties
- Valid Ohio Driver's license with an acceptable driving record and proof of auto liability insurance coverage required. Must have a vehicle to use on the job that is in roadworthy condition.
- Must be able to gain access to potential testing sites, e.g. prisons and other secure facilities
Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences, varying sexual orientations and gender identities, and psychosocial issues involved in HIV testing and prevention activities
Additional Duties (HIV Educator 2):
As part of the ACPH STI intervention team, HIV Educator will be cross-trained to assist in the event of a regional outbreak of HIV or syphilis, including field investigation, testing and contact tracing
Qualifications:
HIV Educator 1:
Associate degree in health or human services-related field required and 1 year related work experience preferred, or any equivalent combination of education and experience. HIV Counseling, Testing & Referral (CTR) training completion is required within 12 months of hire.
HIV Educator 2:
Bachelor's degree in health or human services-related field. Three years previous experience in health, science or health education preferred; or an Associate's degree in health or human services-related field with completion of CDC and/or ODH-approved DIS training (i.e. Partner Services training) and at least 5 years previous experience. HIV Counseling, Testing & Referral (CTR) training completion is required within 12 months of hire. Passport to Partner Services training completion is required within 12 months of hire.
Working Conditions: Occasional overtime is required. Travel within and outside the region is required. Occasional work at night or on weekends. May come in contact with blood/body fluids.
Benefits: 12 Paid holidays, immediate vacation and sick time accrual, low cost health insurance with telehealth avail
