Responsibilities
The Health Educator for the Hepatitis C (HCV) Elimination Initiative Pilot Program is responsible for providing individual-level screening support, prevention education, and rapid linkage-to-care services for people at risk for or living with HCV. This position delivers evidence-based education, assists with same-day screening and testing activities, coordinates warm handoffs with treatment partners, and supports motivational incentives and peer-support–based engagement strategies. The Health Educator plays a key role in helping individuals access timely screening, understand their health risks, and reduce HCV transmission within high-risk populations across the designated service region. In addition, you will:
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Provides clients with screening and same-day testing for HCV, HIV, and STIs, as needed.
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Provide HCV-focused education to individuals, including life-saving strategies, risk-reduction, and prevention.
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Assist with coordinating immediate linkage to testing and treatment partners for individuals who screen positive, ensuring warm handoffs and timely follow-up.
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Support and participate in same-day HCV, HIV, and STI screening events at the clinic and community outreach locations.
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Provide HCV-focused education to individuals, groups, and partner agencies, including life-saving strategies, risk-reduction, and prevention.
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Assist community outreach in locations serving high-risk populations, including shelters, treatment programs, correctional settings, and rural communities.
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Assist with development, distribution, and maintenance of promotional, educational, and social-marketing materials for the HCV initiative.
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Participate in planning and executing outreach events, health fairs, wellness events, life-saving services collaborations, and awareness campaigns.
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Track client engagement, incentive distribution, educational contacts, and service outcomes in alignment with grant requirements.
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Collaborate with agency partners to support integrated care pathways involving behavioral health, life-saving services, peer support, and medical care.
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Maintain accurate records, documentation, and reporting for all educational sessions, outreach encounters, and referrals.
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Travel to screening and education sites, as assigned.
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Assist with the submission of monthly, quarterly, annual grant reports, and renewal materials for the Hepatitis C Elimination Initiative Pilot grant.
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Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Education:
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High school diploma or equivalency required.
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Associate or bachelor’s degree in social services or related field preferred.
Experience:
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One (1) or more years of experience with health education preferred.
Knowledge/Skills:
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Knowledge of HIV and understanding of disproportionately impacted/high risk population.
- Phlebotomy training preferred
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)
Licenses/Certifications:
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Mandatory Reporter of Child/Dependent Adult Abuse Certification or the ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire and every three (3) years thereafter required.
Benefits
Competitive benefits package for full-time employees working 30+ hours a week:
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Health insurance (up to 79% employer paid)
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Dental insurance
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Vision insurance
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401(k) with profit sharing and employer match
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Paid time off (accrue up to 80 hours during first year of employment; increases based on tenure with agency)
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10 paid holidays
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80 hours sick time
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2 wellness days
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Staff development and training
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility for federal student loans
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Employer paid CEU's through Relias
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PerkSpot- employee discount program
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Employee assistance program
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Advancement opportunities
About the Organization
Hillcrest is a non-profit organization that assists adults and children in need of help. Every day, Hillcrest builds confidence in hundreds of people and families. We strive to be a leading provider in supporting brain health and wellness. We’re a place where compassion is commonplace. Where our passion soars and faith restores.
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