HIV/Hepatitis C Testing Coordinator

HIV/HCV Testing Coordinator

CASJ's HIV/HCV Testing Coordinator will lead the low threshold testing initiative within our harm reduction and syringe exchange programs across Suffolk and Nassau counties.

• HIV/HCV Testing: Assist in developing HIV/HCV testing program and ensure adherence to all protocols;
• Order testing supplies and maintain inventory, including necessary logs
• Perform field-based HIV and HCV testing in conjunction with Syringe Exchange Program and Mobile Outreach Unit
• Care Coordination: Provide CASJ participants with appropriate referrals (such as HIV/HCV/STI treatment, substance use treatment, health insurance) and ensure linkage to those services (may entail coordination with other service providers, facilitation of transportation, etc);
• Build and advance organizational relationships with CBOs, health care facilities, and substance use treatment providers to establish or maintain referral networks and care coordination;
• Maintain information regarding participant satisfaction with other service providers to whom they have been referred;
• Syringe Exchange: Enroll new participants and provide syringe exchange to participants throughout Suffolk County;
• Present and discuss harm reduction information (including safer injection techniques, overdose prevention, and vein care) with people who inject drugs (PWID) in various settings;
• Schedule and provide Overdose Prevention trainings for other CBOs and at community events;
• Assist with data entry and reconciliation as needed;
• Provide support for 24-hour phone line as needed; and
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Experience providing rapid HIV and HCV testing in field-based locations;
• Current NYS driver’s license in good standing and personal vehicle required;
• Some evenings, weekends, and holiday hours required; and
• Respect for people of diverse ethnicities, races, cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations, gender identities, and socioeconomic conditions required

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with and advocating for people who use drugs;
• Knowledge of harm reduction principles and ability to relate to people using drugs respectfully;
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, buprenorphine, naloxone, and Hepatitis C;
• Strong presentation and interpersonal skills;
• Advanced degree in public health, public administration, law, or relevant social science desirable;
• Bilingual desirable

To Apply: Please submit resume and cover letter

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person