HIV Counselor - Physician Practice - Full Time - Day Jobs in Borough of Neptune City at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better.

At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community.

Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The 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 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:

• 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, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• 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!   

Compensation
Starting at $20.32 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

Our Network

Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) is a Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Facility

As a courtesy to assist you in your job search, we would like to send your resume to other areas of our Hackensack Meridian Health network who may have current openings that fit your skills and experience.