HIV Testing Counselor

Posted: February 1, 2008

APICHA’s mission is to combat HIV/AIDS stigma and related discrimination, to prevent the spread of the HIV/AIDS pandemic in A&PI communities, and to provide care and treatment for A&PIs living with HIV/AIDS and their families.

Reports to CTR Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Provides HIV and STD screening in accordance with NYC Public Health Regulations and the agency protocol at the agency and in the field
• Provides phlebotomy services to patients as appropriate (conventional blood draws)
• Facilitates and track referrals for services provided
• Provide risk reduction counseling and education
• Recruit clients
• Meets contractual deliverables and requirements
• Act as an interpreter during HIV or other screenings and risk assessment when needed
• Maintain client-related records and other required documentation according to the protocols and standards of APICHA’s CTR Department
• Develop collaborations and coalitions within A&PI communities to promote HIV testing and agency services.
• Attend all required training sessions and meetings
• Documents services as required and enter data in data base
• Serve as a point-person in his/her respective communities in fulfilling APICHA's mission
• Represent the agency at various venues to promote agency services
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Education: Bachelors degree in human services or equivalent experience in related field is required.
• Completion of NY State Certified HIV testing counselor training preferred. Applicants without certification will be required to obtain certification as soon as possible after hired
• Phlebotomy Certificate preferred. Applicants without certification will be required to obtain certification as soon as possible after hired
• Familiarity of API issues that impacts risk taking behaviors
• Fluency in at least one Asian language is preferred
• High energy with excellent interpersonal-skills
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Reliable, flexible and fast learner
• Ability to work well within the organizational structure
• Ability to carry program supplies to field work
• Ability to travel via public transportation
• Must be available on weekdays and some evenings and weekends

Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits. To apply, please send a resume, cover letter (including salary requirements), and three references to: Joseph Akima, CTR Project Manager at 400 Broadway, New York, NY 10013. Fax 212- 334-7956 or jakima@apicha.org. Resumes without a cover letter will not be reviewed. No phone calls please. Position is open until filled.

APICHA is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, or citizenship status.