Bilingual HIV/STI Testing Counselor

CAP Northwest (CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ+ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAP’s mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ+ people, people affected by HIV, and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health, Our House, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP,  Prism Health and Our House.

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CAP Northwest is excited to announce that we are hiring a skilled and team-oriented Bilingual HIV/STI Testing Counselor. The HIV/STI Testing Counselor works collaboratively with CAP NW staff and management to provide high-quality, confidential, culturally responsive, and affirming HIV/STI counseling, testing, and referral services to community members. This position primarily provides direct client services through Pivot, CAP's free HIV/STI testing program operating out of Prism Health clinics. Pivot serves LGBTQIA2S+ communities, men who have sex with men (MSM), people living with HIV, and other community members seeking accessible sexual health services. The HIV/STI Testing Counselor conducts HIV and STI testing, including syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and occasional hepatitis C testing. Services include client intake, sexual health assessments, specimen collection, prevention education, results communication, and referrals to appropriate prevention, treatment, and care services. 

This is a part-time (0.5 FTE) position scheduled for 16 hours per week (CAP's Prevention Team works on a 32-hour work week). Shifts will vary based on program needs and will likely include evenings and Saturdays, with scheduling occurring Monday-Thursday & Saturdays. Additional hours may occasionally be available based on program needs. To get a better understanding of Pivot's current testing hours, please view our clinic schedule on the CAP NW website. This position will primarily work at Prism Health's SE Belmont and/or N Morris locations.

Starting pay is $30.75 an hour. The Bilingual HIV/STI Testing counselor’s pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $35.70. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.

 

What You'll Bring to this Role

• High school diploma or equivalent  
• Basic knowledge of HIV, sexually transmitted infections, sexual health, and social determinants of health, or demonstrated ability to develop this knowledge through training.   
• Bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish, including the ability to communicate effectively with clients verbally and in writing in both languages.  
• Demonstrated cultural awareness and ability to provide respectful, affirming, and nonjudgmental services to diverse populations, including LGBTQIA2S+ communities, transgender and nonbinary individuals, men who have sex with men, communities of color, and other historically marginalized populations. 
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills, including the ability to communicate with clients in person, by phone, and via text about sensitive sexual health topics, HIV/STI test results, and other health information. 
• Willingness to perform blood collection, including fingersticks and other approved methods, following appropriate training and competency verification, and to safely handle blood, bodily fluids, and potentially infectious materials in accordance with established safety protocols. 
• Ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, exercise sound judgment, and maintain professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality. 

What You’ll Do

• Provide confidential, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and affirming HIV/STI counseling and testing services in accordance with established protocols.
• Conduct HIV/STI testing, including rapid HIV tests, fingerstick blood collection, and urine and swab specimen collection, following appropriate training and competency verification.
• Complete client intake and sexual health assessments, provide education on HIV/STI prevention and treatment, and connect clients with resources such as PrEP, PEP, and other sexual health services.
• Communicate HIV/STI test results in a timely, accurate, and supportive manner, and coordinate follow-up testing, treatment referrals, and linkage to HIV care as needed.
• Support daily clinic operations, including scheduling appointments, checking in clients, responding to phone and text messages, and maintaining an organized and efficient testing environment.
• Accurately document client encounters, test results, referrals, and program data in Epic and other designated systems while maintaining client confidentiality and following HIPAA requirements.
• Maintain testing supplies and equipment, complete required quality assurance activities, and follow infection prevention, specimen handling, and clinical safety protocols.
• Provide HIV/STI testing and prevention services at community outreach locations, collaborate with team members and community partners, and participate in required trainings and meetings.

 

At CAP Northwest, we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job, we encourage you to apply even if you don’t meet every qualification. CAP Northwest is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.

Employee Benefits

• Vacation & Health Leave
• Retirement
• Medical, Dental, & Vision
• Life Insurance, Disability, & Family Leave

For more details about our benefits please visit our careers page capnw.org/careers

CAP cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).