Meridian Health Looking for Hiv Counselor at New Jersey Full Time

How have you impacted someone’s life today? At Hackensack Meridian Health our teams are focused on changing the lives of our patients by providing the highest level of care each and every day. From our hospitals, rehab centers and occupational health teams to our long-term care centers and at-home care capabilities, our complete spectrum of services will allow you to apply your skills in multiple settings while building your career, all within New Jersey’s premier healthcare system.

The A-Team HIV Counselor is responsible for rapid HIV testing and counseling for HMH patients and members of the community. The HIV Counselor is responsible for assembling education materials and presenting it at educational events throughout the community.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a HIV Counselor SD at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Community Outreach Services: As assigned, provides services at high schools/ colleges/ churches/ clubs and other organizations.
• Provides services to clinics within the Family Health Center.
• Maintains records in an organized manner.
• Follow NJSDOHSS regulations.
• Consistently demonstrates an ability to learn new skills and routines, and to perform them properly.
• Explains collection procedures and provides general testing within a timely manner.
• Responds to all assigned appointments and walk-in patients.
• Travels off-site to assigned locations.
• Represents HMH at scheduled events and actively promotes hospital and partner company services.
• Ensures a good Show at sponsored events.
• Ensures all information is reported accurately in a timely manner to the appropriate entities.
• Understands and follows all NJDOH policies.
• Fills out all required forms accurately and in their entirety as required by the NJDOH.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Be proficient in Google and computer data entry.
• Prior experience as an outreach worker is a plus.
• Prior experience working with HIV patients is a plus.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• High School diploma.
• Must be proficient in Google and computer data entry.
• Prior experience as an outreach worker is a plus.
• Prior experience working with HIV patients is a plus.

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!