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　　BSD MED - Infectious Diseases - Chicago Center HIV Elimination - Testing

　　About the Department

　　The Chicago Center of HIV Elimination, embedded within the University ofChicago\'s main campus in Hyde Park, is located in Chicago\'s HIVepicenter. Of the 20 neighborhoods in the city with high annual HIVdiagnosis rates (greater than 40 per 100,000), 13 of them are no morethan eight miles from the University of Chicago. This area includes 4 ofthe 6 communities with the highest annual diagnosis rates in the city(Washington Park, West Englewood, Greater Grand Crossing and SouthShore). Our position within the hardest hit neighborhoods in Chicagoprovides unique opportunities to advance HIV testing and preventioninterventions locally, providing tangible results to those most affectedand to improve the lives of those living with and without HIV infection.CCHE seeks to eliminate new HIV transmission events over the next 30years (from 2011 to 2041) by using network science to target andintegrate prevention as well as create structural and community-specificinterventions.

　　Job Summary

　　The HIV & STI Tester will specialize in LGB (lesbian, gay and bisexual)and TGNC (transgender and gender non-conforming) services as it relatesto STI and HIV testing and network services such as: drop in andoutreach-based STI and HIV testing services, including phlebotomy; HIVnotification, linkage to care services for treatment and PrEP services,and STI treatment notification and linkage to care. The HIV & STI Testerwill be a part of the Network Services team and will engage withcommunity members over the phone and in person. Candidates will work ina sex-positive and LGBQ and TGNC affirming environment, are expected toactively pursue required knowledge and skills for professionaldevelopment, and expected to stay informed about the resources availableon the South side of Chicago that serve our population and inform theteam on opportunities for collaboration.

　　This position is grant funded.

　　Responsibilities

　　STI and HIV testing (includes phlebotomy) for community members atCCHE\'s off-site location, The Village.Provides STI and HIV testing in community locations such as bars,clubs, and house parties during non-traditional hours (e.g. nightsand weekends).STI and HIV notifications of testing caseload, linkage to care,includes PrEP treatment screening, referrals and linkage.Completes proper documentation for all testing encounters; thisincludes consent for testing, releases of information, screening for\'risk factors\', and HIV pre- and post-test counseling.Pre-screens community members for research projects that areconnected to a testing encounter as well as pre-screens forsupportive service needs that community members may have. Forexample, housing, employment and mental health, and referring toSupportive Services when community members are in crisis.Supports youth-focused outreach projects, ballroom-focused outreachprojects, and club-focused outreach projects.Prepares for or participate in quality assurance audits undersupervision or following specific protocol procedures.Participates in study-related documentation, such as protocolworksheets, procedural manuals, adverse event reports, institutionalreview board documents, or progress reports.Performs other related work as needed.Minimum Qualifications

　　Education:

　　Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or theequivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have afour-year degree).

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　　Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through---

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　　Preferred Qualifications

　　Experience:

　　Working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black andLatino/a/x community members.Providing HIV/STI treatment and/or prevention.Technical Skills or Knowledge:

　　Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but notlimited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.Preferred Competencies

　　Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.Strong organizational skills.Strong knowledge of Chicago social service resources.Strong knowledge of program subject matter.Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work bothindependently and as part of a team.Flexibility.Creativity.Manage stressful situations.Maintain confidentiality.Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meetdeadlines.Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and stronganalytical skills.Perform phlebotomy or a willingness to be trained in phlebotomy.Work on multiple projects.Workin