Victor L. Assid
San Diego, CA. 92154
******@*****.***
Profile
Experienced HIV Prevention Counselor. Phlebotomy licensed technician. Have worked the last 12 years with nonprofit organizations and academic projects focused on vulnerable population concerning the prevention of HIV, STD's and Hepatitis C. Bilingual (English, Spanish) with proven background in this Public Health area.
Education
BA Degree General Studies from National University, 2015
AA Degree from Southwestern College, 1989
National Certified Phlebotomy Technician, 2008, 2014
Certified Phlebotomy Technician I State of California Department of Public Health 2008-2014
Cultural Competency Training, 2009
CPR & First Aid Certified, Safety & Emergency Educators, 2009
HIV/AIDS Instructor Training Certification, American Red Cross, 2000
HIV Counselor Certified, Ca. Department of Health Services Office of AIDS, 2000
Dental Assistant Certification
Experience
2014-2015 SODEXO
House keeping
Removal and disposal of biohazard materials from hospital
2010 – 2010 UCSD
Research assistant at AVRC
HIV counseling
Rapid testing
Early testing performing risk evaluation
HIV testing, Risk reduction technics, Results delivery to clients
2005-2010 Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Bilingual Communicable Disease Prevention Educator and HIV Test Counselor
Facilitate interactive groups in substance abuse programs focusing on disease prevention.
Disclose HIV test result to client in facility while maintaining confidentiality.
Provide client centered individual counseling to facilitate positive choices in risk reduction.
Perform HIV risk assessment while administering HIV oral antibody test.
Working with the following populations: deaf and hard of hearing, teens, parolees, IV drug users, sex workers, pregnant and parenting women and teens, dual diagnosis, LGBT clients, clients in recovery, active users, immigrants.
2000 – 2005 Episcopal Community Services
Facilitate interactive groups in substance abuse programs focusing on disease prevention.
Disclose HIV test result to client in facility while maintaining confidentiality.
Provide client centered individual counseling to facilitate positive choices in risk reduction.
Perform HIV risk assessment while administering HIV oral antibody test.
Working with the following populations: deaf and hard of hearing, teens, parolees, IV drug users, sex workers, pregnant and parenting women and teens, dual diagnosis, LGBT clients, clients in recovery, active users, immigrants.
1999-2000 San Diego State University Foundation
Conducted street outreach to individual at high-risk for HIV.
Established rapport with clients in order to network to find other high risk individuals
Performed assessments and evaluations to identify high-risk individuals and referred to HIV testing counselors.
Coordinated and participated in health fairs to promote HIV testing and information
1996-1999 Marco A. Alegria D.D.S.
Maintained front office including coordinating appointments, screenings, welcoming and orienting new patients and billing
Educated patients on proper dental care at home and risks and benefits of dental procedures, radiation exposure reduction techniques.
References
Eduardo Valdez
Program Manager
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Joel F. Craddock, M.S. Ed.
Senior Manager
Jewish Family Service of San Diego
Marco Alegria, D.D.S.
Family Dental Office