We are looking for Health Education Specialist for the Nexus team. Under general supervision, provide harm reduction, education, linkage and referral, and Rapid HIV testing to clients and the public in general. Provide initial engagement and ongoing services to clients, participate in on-going training and education, assist with drop in center, assist with the development and implementation of community event participation and complete data entry and administrative tasks.
Minimum Qualifications:- High school diploma or GED plus two (2) years experience working in social, human or health related services.
- Bachelor’s degree in social, human or health related services, no experience necessary.
- Preferred Qualification:
- Spanish speaking with experience working with the bilingual community (Spanish/English).
Excellent Benefits Include:- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short and Long Term Disability Insurance403b Retirement Plan
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Supplemental Insurance
- Employee Wellness Program11 paid holidays
- Earned Paid Sick Time
- Generous PTO accrual rate
- Important Notes:
Must be 21 years of age (insurance requirement) and possess a valid AZ driver’s license with a “clean” or “acceptable” driving record. An unacceptable driving record includes (but is not limited to) the following:more than two [2] moving violations in the last three [3] years or; more than one [1] at-fault accident within the last three [3] years or; any major violation (i.e. DUI, Careless/Reckless Driving, Drag Racing, Hit and Run) within the last three [3] years.
Other driving related violations may be considered unacceptable. At time of job offer, submission of 39 month (three year) driving record from DMV will be required. These standards must be maintained throughout employment and up-to-date driving records are reviewed regularly for current employees.
Applicants must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screen.
COPE Community Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate in hiring or in any other term, condition, or privilege of employment with regards to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, disability, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, familial status, or any status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants and employees be given equal opportunity and that hiring and other employment-related decisions are based on job-related factors.
Thank you for considering COPE as an employer!
