Job Location

The Specialist Testing/ Outreach position is located in Indianapolis, Indiana at Community Hospital North.

Basic Functions

The Testing/Outreach Specialist will provide HIV related Counseling, Testing and Referral services. The Testing/Outreach Specialist will conduct targeted outreach to high-risk HIV negative individuals. The Specialist will link individuals to HIV treatment, health information, education, referrals, risk reduction interventions, condom distribution, and STI awareness, testing and treatment.

Job Responsibilities

• Provide HIV Counseling, Testing and Referrals to at-risk populations in compliance with the standards put forth by the Indiana State Department of Health
• Conduct targeted outreach to at-risk populations
• Engage at-risk populations in their own neighborhoods or venues where they typically congregate to provide HIV related health information, education, referrals and linkage to care services
• Link individuals to medical care for HIV infection and other support services
• Maintain effective communication with Community Infectious Disease (CIDC) medical case managers
• Assist Ryan White Grant Manager in growing CIDC prevention programs
• Work at both East and North locations
• Complete data collection, entry and reporting
• Provide HIV positive test results
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience

• Successfully complete the CDC/ISDH HIV Tester training

• Equipped to work with multicultural and diverse populations

• Self-motivated and willing to work flexible shifts and flexible locations

• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information

• Fluency in Spanish a plus

Ranked among the nation's most integrated healthcare systems, Community Health Network is Central Indiana's leader in providing convenient access to exceptional healthcare services, where and when patients need them – in hospitals, health pavilions and doctor's offices, as well as workplaces, schools and homes. Exceptional care, simply delivered.

Community is a non-profit health system that is deeply committed to the communities we serve with more than 200 sites of care and affiliates throughout Central Indiana.