Testing Clinic Program Specialist (1.0 FTE, Regular) (#200912P8)

Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center is a great place to work where people are concerned about equal access to health services, mutual respect, appreciation for diversity, and social justice. We look for candidates who share our values, and bring a willingness to contribute to our mission and an openness to developing their skills.

Agency Description:
Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center’s mission is to educate, support, empower, and advocate for Asian and Pacific Islander (A&PI) communities—particularly A&PIs living with, or at-risk for, HIV/AIDS. We are the oldest and largest nonprofit in North America focusing on sexual health and HIV in A&PI communities. Founded in 1987 as an all-volunteer, community-based response to the AIDS crisis in communities of color, we are based in San Francisco’s Tenderloin neighborhood with satellites in Alameda and San Mateo Counties, we operate local, regional, statewide, and national programming, and collaborate with grassroots activists throughout the Asia Pacific Region. All of our work is aligned to fight HIV-related stigma, and focuses on A&PIs who experience the most extreme forms of discrimination and have the least access to quality services. The agency’s greatest assets—our Board of Directors, staff and volunteers—reflect the talents and diversity of the communities we serve; as a cornerstone of our cultural competency, our staff speak 20 languages. Our work is rooted in our core values—Client-Centeredness, Compassion, Justice, Leadership, Respect, Sex-Positivity, and Wellness—which anchor our strategic thinking, our service delivery models, our community collaborations, and our organizational culture.

Position Description:
The Testing Clinic Program Specialist will work closely with the Associate Director of the Health Education (HE) Department in areas which aim to: 1) Reduce HIV/AIDS among Asian Americans living in the counties of San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara; 2) Identify health concerns of our new and existing target populations; 3) Encourage testing for Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS. The Testing Clinic Program Specialist will oversee the day-to-day operation/activities of the Testing Clinic, develop and implement program activities, coordinate outreach efforts with other HE programs, and work to identify new target populations. Prevention services will include outreach, individual counseling, group counseling, and referrals. This work requires interaction with A&PI stakeholders who are at high risk for HIV/STDs, experience multiple barriers to services, need multiple linkages to care, and require extensive individual risk reduction counseling to prevent HIV/STDs infection. This position requires some evening and weekend hours, in addition to your own transportation.

Major Responsibilities:
• Serve as Counseling/Testing/Linkage (CTL) Coordinator to the San Francisco Department of Public Health Office of AIDS: Maintain high level of Quality Assurance, adhere to set and changing protocols, and ensure accurate and timely reporting of data;
• Maintain communication with local partners (e.g. community advisory members, HIV/AIDS Service Organizations, Community Health Clinics, County departments of Public Health, and other Community Based Organizations);
• Oversee all day-to-day aspects of the Testing Clinic (including Hep B, Hep C, and additional services), including scheduling, staffing, ensuring up-to-date certification of all Test Counselors, maintenance of all supplies/forms, transport of specimens, disclosures, linkages, follow-up, and other related duties.
• Conduct on-site and mobile Testing Clinic services covering three counties (San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara);
• Work closely with the Mobil Testing Clinic Specialist, assessing /identifying new venues and coordinating the logistics relating to it;
• Develop and oversee offsite outreach/testing activities, including outreach/testing at street fairs, community events, and other venues;
• Maintenance of data forms, referrals list, appointment books, educational literature, safer sex tools, and incentives;
• Conduct community and street based outreach in order to promote linkages to HIV prevention, care services, and substance abuse treatment programs;
• Conduct focus groups to identify community needs and ways to meet them;
• Conduct Presentations around HIV Testing and Hepatitis B and C screening and vaccination;
• Recruit, train, and supervise Testing Clinic Volunteers and Peer Leaders;
• Facilitate the Bi-monthly HIV Counselors meeting.
• Assist to develop prevention intervention modules that motivate new and existing target groups to access Testing Clinic and Health Education services;
• Develop linkages with partner organizations and community stakeholders; identify/pursue opportunities for collaboration;
• Participate in program team, development, and training meetings;
• Program documentation, reports, and field notes; and
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in health or related field or equivalent work experience; a combination of experience and education will be considered;
• At least one year experience working with A&PI MSM, TG, or queer youth community through advocacy, counseling, referrals or outreach services;
• Familiarity with issues and concerns of the A&PI LGBTQ community, substance use, and barriers to reduction of risky behaviors;Demonstrated experience facilitating community groups and meetings;
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential information;
• Strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Fluency in English and one or more of the following: Vietnamese, Chinese, Tagalog, and Lao;
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel; and
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Certified HIV Test Counselor
• California State Certified Phlebotomist
• Supervisory experience

In your cover letter, please describe what drives you to achieve your goals, and tell us what leadership means to you.

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Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center is an equal opportunity employer committed to identifying and developing the skills and leadership of people from diverse backgrounds. Asian & Pacific Islander Wellness Center does not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, disability status, gender identity, HIV status, marital status, medical condition, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.