Position Summary

The PrEP Coordinator will facilitate Center activities, resources, events and Prophylaxis as an effective HIV prevention method. The Coordinator will increase the awareness of PrEP to high-risk individuals; expand the directory of culturally-competent medical providers prescribing PrEP; and provide direct linkage to care for people seeking access to PrEP as well as link newly diagnosed clients to the ID clinic.

Description of Responsibilities

  • Increase the awareness of PrEP and nPEP among high-risk
  • Develop and expand online directory of educated, culturally-competent medical providers prescribing
  • Provide basic non-clinical linkage-to-care and patient navigation for individuals seeking PrEP as a practical prevention
  • Organize and facilitate new client orientations for
  • Work with Data manager to collect data on opt-out testing on a monthly basis.
  • Link newly diagnosed clients from opt-out testing to ID clinic.
  • Maintain opt-out testing program to test at a minimum 10,000 HIV tests
  • Collect and evaluate reports from clients to ensure access to PrEP and follow-through with service providers
  • Expand The agency’s printed and online educational materials on PrEP. Ensure the collection, collation and organization of resource, pamphlet, electronic article, and reference information and materials regarding PrEP
  • Monitor the Confidential Histories section in the Electronic Health Record to identify those at high risk for HIV and more likely to benefit from a PrEP Coordinator consultation
  • Promote and participate in related community and health events as
  • Develop close working relationships with leadership and direct staff at other prevention clinics to ensure coordination of services

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Ability to communicate (verbally or written) effectively to staff, patients, physicians and demonstrate professional standards in interacting with
  • Knowledgeable in medical terminology and clinical
  • Requires a high level of independent judgment and
  • Ability to be flexible in the work
  • Ability to problem
  • Organizational, planning and implementation skills

Education, Training and Experience

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Healthcare, Pharmacology or related field or licensed to practice as an LPN in the State of Virginia (Bachelor’s degree accepted in other field if candidate demonstrates sufficient relevant work.)
  • Seasoned experience in HIV/AIDS prevention, healthcare systems, outreach and health promotion
  • Able to obtain certification in HIV/AIDS Prevention Counseling, Testing and Motivational Interviewing as well as Rapid Testing Training
  • Computer skills using Microsoft software applications (e.g. Word, Access, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, social media apps).
  • Excellent written and verbal communication

Salary: Commensurate with Experience

 

Agency Website: www.minorityaidssupport.org

Please send a complete résumé package via email to gewilson@massva.org.

 

A complete résumé includes:

  • Cover Letter (should include salary requirements)
  • Résumé
  • Three References
  • Official College Transcript