Mobile Services Care Coordinator

• →Support drop in and outreach-based STI and HIV testing services, including phlebotomy; HIV notification, linkage to care services for treatment and PrEP services, and STI treatment notification and linkage to care.
• →Support policy and protocol development for mobile HIV, STI, SUD and MH care.
• →Properly document all testing encounters; this includes: consent for testing, releases of information, screening for 'risk factors,' HIV pre and post-test counseling.
• →Pre-screen individuals for research projects that are connected to a testing encounter as well as pre-screen for supportive service needs that clients may have.
• →Support outreach projects, ballroom-focused outreach projects, and club-focused outreach projects.
• →Calling community members and conducting resource counseling, completing all related documentation and notes, and researching appropriate and individualized resources for community members, specifically resources for people of color and those who identify as LGBQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer) and TGNC (transgender and gender non-conforming).
• →Work with community members over the phone or in person.
• →Assist with day to day Supportive Services tasks, such as rapid response support for those who are seeking same-day treatment and will conduct assessments and safety plans for community members in distress.
• →Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks as assigned under direct supervision.
• →Acquires and applies knowledge of clinical studies to collect analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
• →Performs other related work as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor's or Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Experience:

• Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members.
• Experience providing HIV/STI treatment and/or prevention.

Technical Skills or Knowledge:

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Perform phlebotomy or a willingness to be trained in phlebotomy.

Preferred Competencies

• Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
• Strong interpersonal skills to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Flexibility.
• Creativity.
• Manage stressful situations.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

Working Conditions

• Direct patient or community member contact.
• Exposure to human blood, human blood components, and/or products made from human blood.
• Exposure to infectious material.
• Travel to various community venues across the metropolitan area as needed.
• Work evenings and weekends as needed.

Application Documents

• Resume/CV (required)
• Cover Letter (required)

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FLSA Status

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Pay Range

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

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