Health Educator-HIV

Job Overview

Responsibilities

The HIV Educator primary responsibilities includes conducting scientific based prevention education sessions with HIV positive individuals, and individuals at high-risk for HIV infection, including individual sessions, workshops, and social marketing activities for on-going recruitment. The HIV Educator also provides community education resources to the CCBHC, HIV and various Hillcrest programs and initiatives. In addition, you will:

• Contribute to the quarterly progress report and annual grant renewal for the HIV grant.
• Assist with the creation of promotional and supporting materials for the HIV program.
• Assist with the arranging and attending health fairs, presentations, and other community events and activities. 
• Work toward increasing the annual number of people tested for HIV and HCV and number of people receiving Hepatitis immunizations.
• Travel to Dubuque and Jackson counties; as well as various Hillcrest programs/locations in additional counties.
• Provide testing and appropriate treatment referrals for HIV and Hepatitis (A, B, and C) on site at the clinic and other outreach sites. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalency required.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in social services or related field preferred. 

Experience: 

• One (1) or more years of experience with health education preferred.

Knowledge/Skills:

• Knowledge of HIV and understanding of disproportionately impacted/high risk population.
• Phlebotomy training preferred
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)

Licenses/Certifications:

• Mandatory Reporter of Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter required.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:

• Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with profit sharing and employer match 
• Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
• 10 paid holidays
• 80 hours sick time
• 2 wellness days
• Staff development and training
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
• Employer paid CEU's through Relias
• PerkSpot- employee discount program
• Employee assistance program
• Advancement opportunities

About the Organization

Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness.  We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.

**COVID-19 Vaccination Not Required*