Michigan HIV/STD Hotline Operator: Availability Monday - Friday Between 9am-5pm

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Attention! Calling all Public Health Majors, Health Care Professionals, HIV/AIDS Advocates, LGBTQ Community Supporters and Court Ordered Volunteers!

The Michigan HIV/STD Hotline is an initiative funded by the Department of Health and Human Services and facilitated by Unified HIV Health and Beyond. The hotline was designed to provide point-to-point communication for individuals who need non-emergency responses from public health agencies in Michigan. Callers can receive information on sexual health regarding to risk reduction practices, testing locations, and other related resources .

The anonymous and confidential HIV/STD hotline serves as a safe haven for Michigan residents of any age, gender, and sexual orientation. The state-wide hotline serves as a convenient and free resource for callers to ask specific questions related to HIV exposure, sexually transmitted diseases, and how to improve health risk reduction practices of sexual behavior.

Callers who utilize the hotline service typically have concerns regarding contraction of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases, experiencing symptoms of HIV/STIs, and questions regarding testing. Designated trained hotline operators are both UHHB staff and volunteers. Hotline operators listen, comfort, and give appropriate non-medical recommendations to callers and log demographic information from each call-in.

Requirements:

Prospective volunteers for this position should have an interest and/or knowledge about HIV/AIDs and STIs prevention. Volunteers should be comfortable discussing sex related topics. It is important that volunteer hotline operators are culturally sensitive and unbiased while working with diverse and minority groups, such as LGBTQ. Prospective volunteers should be familiar with using search engines and public health websites along with the ability to utilize internet for researching information. Exceptional customer service and telephone skills are great for this position. Must understand and adhere to UHHB’s confidentiality agreement guidelines.

Training Provided:

Michigan HIV/STD Hotline operators will attend an orientation and complete a required HIV/STD training module. Volunteers will also have continuous guidance and shadow with an experienced hotline operator before beginning volunteer placement.