Health Educator

Conduct outreach to recruit clients for syringe access, HIV, Hep C & STI testing and overdose prevention education with the ultimate goal of improving clients’ quality of health. Primary responsibilities include:

·         Responsible for conducting street-based outreach and recruiting clients

·         Conduct group and individual health educational sessions in the areas of HIV, HCV, STI, and other communicable diseases

·         Provide referrals in an expeditious manner to facilitate needed care and services

·         Conduct follow-up with clients and facilities to ensure that appropriate services are being provided

·         Document participant encounters accurately and in a timely fashion

·         Product reports and statistics in an accurate and timely fashion

·         Attend HIV confidentiality and other trainings as required

• Other tasks as assigned