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About the Role

The Community Testing Specialist provides HIV, Hepatitis C (HCV), and Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) testing-related services to at-risk individuals, including education on condom use and linkage to medical and social services. This position requires a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide HIV, HCV, and STI counseling and testing
• Conduct outreach and recruitment for testing services; seek out new venues for testing services
• Provide referrals, linkage, and navigation services to clients as needed, including linkage to STI, medical, or any other ancillary services needed
• Escort clients and follow up on referrals to confirm completion of referrals as needed
• Provide referral and resource information and link individuals who test positive for HIV, HCV, and/or STIs to medical and supportive services and confirm completion of referrals
• Deliver community-based education and risk reduction education and materials to targeted populations and the community
• Report weekly numbers and other documentation and perform data entry as required
• Attend supervision, team meetings, and contractual and agency- training to maintain information updates on relevant issues
• Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values

Requirements

• At least 1 year of experience providing community outreach, community engagement, and/or social services
• Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• High school diploma or equivalency required
• Completion of HIV or HCV pre/post Test Counseling and phlebotomy preferred; training will be provided if needed
• Linkage and navigation experience highly preferred
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations on Staten Island preferred
• Highly organized, strong attention to detail, and ability to follow strict protocols
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to use computers effectively, including Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access software packages, as well as internet navigation
• Demonstrated ability and/or commitment to working effectively with co-workers and clients from diverse backgrounds, with sensitivity to all ethnic and cultural backgrounds

Skills

• HIV testing
• Hepatitis C testing
• STI testing
• Counseling
• Outreach
• Referral services
• Linkage services
• Navigation services
• Community education
• Risk reduction education
• Data entry
• Microsoft Outlook
• Microsoft Word
• Microsoft Teams
• Microsoft Excel
• Microsoft PowerPoint
• Microsoft Access

Location

• 26 Bay Street, Staten Island, NY 10301

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• 1 year of experience

Education Level

• High school diploma or equivalency

Salary/Compensations

• $41,600 - $46,600

Benefits

• Generous paid time off (4 weeks of vacation plus paid holidays, personal, and sick time)
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Supplemental benefits
• Employer provided basic life insurance
• Employee assistance programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Retirement plan with employer matching

About the Company

• Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI) drives dramatic improvements in the health of New Yorkers by feeding people who are hungry, healing families broken apart by violence, and bridging the gaps between people and the compassionate health care they deserve.
• CHASI provides outreach, education, prevention, and direct support services for populations most affected by health disparities – people with low or no income, low-income people with chronic illnesses, people with criminal justice involvement, people who use drugs, domestic violence survivors, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.

Equal Opportunity

• CHASI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse staff.
• People of color, LGBTQ, women, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
• All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, disability or marital status.