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10 people are interested
Volunteer as an HIV Test Counselor at Equitas Health
ORGANIZATION: Equitas Health
Please visit the new page to apply.
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10 people are interested
Equitas Health is a not-for-profit, community-based healthcare system focused on health and wellness for the LGBTQ community, those affected by HIV, and other medically underserved populations by providing primary care, behavioral health, research, prevention, and community health initiatives.
We are looking for volunteers interested in becoming trained HIV test counselors. If you're looking for hands-on, important work at a cutting-edge non-profit organization, look no further! See the position description below.
HIV Test Counselor
Purpose: To provide individuals HIV testing & behavioral risk-reduction counseling; inform clients of HIV status
Volunteer responsibilities may include:
- Testing individuals during Equitas Health’s walk-in hours and delivering test results
- Testing individuals during large scale testing community testing events
- Compiling data and data entry from HIV Test Counseling sessions
Location: Equitas Health; Dayton, Ohio venues
Training requirements: Volunteer Orientation, Client Centered Counseling training, shadowing of current test counselors, must have own transportation for off-site opportunities, maturity, sensitivity, and strong inter-personal communication skills are required.
More opportunities with Equitas Health
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Equitas Health
Location:
7575 Huntington Park Drive Suite 200, Columbus, OH 43235, US
Mission Statement
Our mission is to be the gateway to good health for those at risk of or affected by HIV/AIDS, for the LGBTQ community, and for those seeking a welcoming healthcare home.
Description
Equitas Health is a not-for-profit community-based healthcare system founded in 1984. Its expanded mission makes it one of the nation's largest HIV/AIDS, LGBTQ+ healthcare organizations. It serves more than 70,000 individuals in Ohio each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
15 W 4th StDayton, OH 45402
DATE POSTED
December 19, 2016
SKILLS
- Organization
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 6-8 hours/month
- HIV Test Counselor Training