HIV Early Intervention Counselor

Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Provide HIV counseling, testing, referral services, and education session

to patients receiving substance abuse services

KEY ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Conduct screening and intake with patients presenting for HIV Counseling and/or

Testing

Provide HIV Pre and Post Test individual counseling

Conduct oral and/or intravenous blood testing for the detection of HIV antibodies.

Provide information and referrals services to HIV positive individuals and high

risk negatives

Conduct an assessment of client’s needs and personal support system.

Work with Catholic Charities Care Coordination to provide case management for

individuals testing positive for HIV

Provide necessary referrals to HIV primary medical care, behavioral health

services and psychosocial services

Provide group HIV education and awareness sessions

Enter patient service data into NextGen

Work with the Program Director to submit required data and reports

Maintain and cultivate referral relationships with health/human service providers

in the area

REQUIREMENTS:

NYS HIV Pre and Post-Test Counseling Certification and/or Certified Prevention

Specialist Certification

Experience in drawing blood (preferred)

One year of individual and group counseling experience in a social service

environment, particularly in HIV/AIDS related services.

Bilingual: Spanish strongly preferred

Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and sensitive to the needs of HIV+ individuals and

those at high risk of infection

Aware of the varying cultures and ethnic diversity of minority communities,

particularly in Hispanic cultures

Understanding of issues experienced by active and recovering substance abusers