HIV/STI Prevention Specialist Sleepy Hollow - Sleepy Hollow, NY 10591
Overview: Salary Range $20.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Description:
Make an Impact in Community HealthAt Open Door, our mission is to provide excellent, accessible, and personalized care regardless of ability to pay to build healthier families and communities. We are seeking a Spanish-Bilingual HIV/STI Prevention Specialist who is passionate about community health and committed to expanding access to prevention services. In this role, you will help individuals access HIV/STI/HCV education, testing, and prevention resources, while supporting patients in overcoming barriers to care and improving their overall health. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys community outreach, health education, and helping underserved populations access care. No prior HIV prevention experience is required, training will be provided. Candidates with experience as a Patient Navigator or Health Educator are encouraged to apply.
Key Responsibilities:- Provide sexual health education on HIV, STIs, HCV, PrEP, and PEPConnect individuals to HIV/STI/HCV testing and prevention services
- Serve as a Patient Navigator and Health Educator, helping patients understand and access healthcare services
- Support patients with care navigation, appointment scheduling, and follow-upConduct community outreach and educational presentations
- Assess social determinants of health and connect patients to support services
- Coordinate care with healthcare providers and program staff
- Maintain accurate documentation and program data in the electronic medical record system
- EducationAssociate's degree accepted
- Bachelor's degree (BA/BS) or coursework at this level preferred
- What Matters Most
- Willing to learn and grow
- Passionate about working with diverse populations
- Comfortable discussing sexual health topics with sensitivity and care
- Interested in healthcare and health education
- Tech-savvy and able to use digital tools efficiently
- Caring, empathetic, and able to build strong connections with patients
- A demonstrated work history in any field, reflecting reliability and responsibility
- QualificationsFluent in English and Spanish
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to work in a team-based healthcare environment
- Strong organizational and multitasking skills
- Cultural sensitivity and commitment to serving diverse communities, including LGBTQ+ populations
- Experience with computers and electronic medical records preferred
- Preferred Experience
- Health education, patient navigation/advocacy/case management, outreach
- Experience working in healthcare, public health, or social services settings
- Experience with electronic medical records or data tracking/management
Requirements:- Valid New York State driver's license
- Daily access to a reliable vehicle for community outreach
- Why Join Open Door?
- Where you work is a powerful statement of what you value.
- If you want to have an impact on the lives of thousands, we want to hear from you.
- The hallmarks of working at Open Door include:
- A sense of integrity and purpose
- A supportive, team-oriented environment
- Opportunities for growth and professional development
- Data-driven, clinical care-oriented systems
- Diversity and respect for cultural differences
Benefits:- Medical, dental, and life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts403(b) and 401(k) retirement plans
- Generous paid time off
- Onsite wellness facilities
- Educational assistance
