Chicago, Illinois, United States · On-site
$46k–$48k/yr
Job Title: Bilingual FTE Hotline Health Educator Supervisor: Director of HIV & STD HUB/Hotline Resources Department: HIV & STD HUB/Hotline Resources Classification status: Exempt Full Time Salary Range: $46,000-48,000 Hi…
Skills: HIV/AIDS counseling, STD counseling, Bilingual Spanish, Case management, Health education
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The Health Educator provides bilingual HIV/STD counseling, referrals, and navigation services via phone and in-person outreach. They are responsible for accurately tracking client data and implementing health education strategies to address social determinants of health.
Candidates should have an associate degree in social work or equivalent experience and must be fluent in both English and Spanish. Proficiency in MS Office, strong communication skills, and knowledge of HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ health needs are required.
Job Title: | Bilingual FTE Hotline Health Educator | Supervisor: | Director of HIV & STD HUB/Hotline Resources |
Department: | HIV & STD HUB/Hotline Resources | Classification status: | Exempt Full Time |
Salary Range: | $46,000-48,000 | Hire Date: | TBD |
Mission: Center on Halsted advances community and secures the health and well-being of the LGBTQ people of Chicagoland. | |||
Essential Functions: As part of the Department of HIV & STD, IL Hotline at Center on Halsted (COH), the Health Educator will provide, in English and Spanish, health information and education, over the phone through the State of Illinois AIDS/HIV & STD Hotline; provide referrals, and links to care, accurately track all work and client information on paper and in secure databases. This service is over the phone and anonymous. This position also requires HIV/STI screenings, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis navigation services which include - conducting intakes, assessments, developing individual action plans, link to care, retention and re-engagement for people vulnerable to HIV acquisition. This service is in-person and not anonymous. Experience working with the LGBTQ population in a sex positive environment preferred. This position requires extensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STDs. This is an onsite, in-person position that requires ongoing availability to work days, evenings, nights, and weekends based on program needs. Availability for weekday and weekend shifts between the hours of 9:00 AM to 9:00 PM is required. This role may also require travel to outreach locations throughout the Chicagoland area. Job Description | |||
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Application Instructions: Please apply with a resume at http://www.centeronhalsted.org/careers.html. No calls, please. Disclaimer This job description is not a comprehensive list of all of the possible job-related responsibilities, tasks, and duties that are required of this position, and further, Center on Halsted reserves the right to change as it sees fit any and all of the employee’s responsibilities, tasks, and duties. Equal Opportunity Employer: Center on Halsted hires the most qualified candidates without regard to any person’s race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, military discharge status or source of income. |
The Midwest's most comprehensive LGBTQ community center.
Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood. We work hard to provide a safe and welcoming environment with programs and services for the entire community. Our programs range from volleyball, dance performances and cooking classes to rapid HIV testing, group therapy and vocational training. In addition, we partner regularly with other organizations and groups from across Chicago and the nation to provide additional programming for the community. Free wi-fi access is available throughout the building including our lobby, reading library and our rooftop terrace. We also offer meeting and reception space, with special discounts for non-profit community groups. MISSION Center on Halsted advances community and secures the health and well-being of the LGBTQ people of Chicagoland. VISION A thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, living powerfully in supportive inclusive environments.
Offices: 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613, US
The Midwest's most comprehensive LGBTQ community center.
Center on Halsted is the Midwest's most comprehensive community center dedicated to advancing community and securing the health and well-being of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) community. More than 1,000 community members visit the Center every day, located in the heart of Chicago's Lakeview Neighborhood. We work hard to provide a safe and welcoming environment with programs and services for the entire community. Our programs range from volleyball, dance performances and cooking classes to rapid HIV testing, group therapy and vocational training. In addition, we partner regularly with other organizations and groups from across Chicago and the nation to provide additional programming for the community. Free wi-fi access is available throughout the building including our lobby, reading library and our rooftop terrace. We also offer meeting and reception space, with special discounts for non-profit community groups. MISSION Center on Halsted advances community and secures the health and well-being of the LGBTQ people of Chicagoland. VISION A thriving lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer community, living powerfully in supportive inclusive environments.
Offices: 3656 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60613, US
