Prevention and Outreach Specialist-EHE
EPIC – Empath Partners in Care
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Tampa, FL
Full-time
EPIC – Empath Partners in Care
162 reviews
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Full-time
Full Job Description Position Description
EPIC, a member of Empath Health is currently seeking a Prevention and Outreach Specialist to join our team. If you are compassionate, motivated and interested in making a positive impact in your community, you will find a rewarding career at Empath Health.
The prevention and outreach specialist will conduct HIV testing, pre/post counseling, community outreach, referrals to social services, and facilitate groups. The outreach specialist will also work with populations at higher risk for HIV infection; build partnerships with community partners; assist individuals to identify their risk for HIV infection or transmission, and how to change risky behaviors, and sustain positive risk reduction behavior changes; and conduct one-on-one and group education services. This position is full time and will require some weekend and evening hours.
• Conduct HIV Rapid Testing and pre and post-test counseling at EPIC locations or in the community.
• Deliver all confirmatory test results and make appropriate referrals for follow up medical care and other services as identified.
• Contact appropriate referrals in a timely manner regarding services according to grant specifications.
• Maintain appropriate and required tracking of referrals (including PreP/nPeP, DOH, etc).
• Screen and identify barriers to care, refer to other services (i.e, mental health, housing), link clients to care providers, and monitor appointments and health outcomes.
• Develop a sustainable care plan with each client to provide and conduct appropriate interventions to all eligible individuals for DOH funded interventions. The plans of care will focus on removing barriers to care, determining benefits, and linking to appropriate provider(s).
• Complete appropriate and timely documentation for 1628s, plus all required documentation for DOH approved interventions.
• Maintain accurate documentation of client information electronically and via client files.
• Maintain clear and up-to-date knowledge about resources and best practices in HIV, STIs, and PreP/nPep.
• Conduct and maintain all regulatory standards for Testing, Bio-hazard, mobile unit, and client interventions.
• Maintain annual trainings and appropriate certifications as it relates to Empath Health, EPIC, and DOH.
• Identify, establish and conduct outreach at a variety of outreach venues and sites throughout the assigned county.
• Attend community meetings as requested.
• Attend all EPIC and Empath Health staff meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by the Prevention Team Coordinator or Director of Pinellas
As a nonprofit, integrated network of care, Empath Health supports anyone facing chronic or advanced illness. We help patients live as comfortably and meaningfully as possible and offer assistance to their families and caregivers along the way. No matter where someone is on their journey, our spectrum of medical and emotional support services provides compassionate care for each and every patient.
Suncoast Hospice, Empath Home Health, and Empath Health Pharmacy are proud to be accredited by the Joint Commission showing our commitment to quality.
EPIC (Empath Partners in Care) is a nonprofit provider of medical case management, counseling and pharmacy services to Tampa Bay area residents with HIV. As a member of Empath Health, our focus is helping clients achieve treatment success so they can live a healthy life, providing support to caregivers and family members and educating the community on the prevention of HIV.
Mission: Through every step of every journey, we offer compassion through extraordinary care, hope through innovative services and inspiration through endless encouragement.
Vision: To be the leader in life-changing health care.
Position Requirements
• Education and/or Experience: Associate’s degree (A.A.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Certifications (i.e. CPR): 500/501 HIV Testing and Training, Rapid Testing Certification, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
• 1 to 2 years’ experience in HIV Services or HIV/STI Prevention Services or related health and human services field
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic computer software
• Must have reliable transportation and insurance with valid license in good standing
• Must be able to drive a 31’ mobile testing unit and have appropriate licensure and insurability
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) a plus
• Rapid Syphilis, Hepatitis C, and other STI certifications, or the ability to obtain within six months of hire.
Empath Health wants your career to be as rewarding as possible. We provide our employees with numerous opportunities for growth, education and advancement. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package and peace of mind.
Other benefits include:
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary term life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• 29 Days Paid Time Off annually
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement savings plan with employer match
• Mileage reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Tuition reimbursement
• Much more!
Empath Health values diversity as it strengthens our community and care. We embrace the diversity of cultures, thoughts, beliefs and traditions of our employees, volunteers and people we are honored to serve across our network. Our diverse staff reflects our community and each day, we work to be respectful, sensitive and competent with each other and those in our care. In every journey, we are dedicated to achieving comfort, dignity and exceptional care. Those of all backgrounds are welcome and encouraged to apply with us or seek our care and services.
Our commitment to patient, client, staff and volunteer safety is a cornerstone of a High Reliability Organization with a focus on zero harm. Participation in the seasonal influenza and COVID-19 program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Empath Health employees.
Drug & Tobacco Free Workplace.
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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.