Outreach and Prevention Specialist - Certified Phlebotomist II

Description

Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality health care to people in need regardless of their ability to pay or personal circumstance. The organization has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people with compassion, dignity and respect across the Westside of Los Angeles, Inglewood, the South Bay and everywhere in between. We have a network of clinics, Early Head Start centers and mobile clinics plus an expansive street medicine program to reach people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at venicefamilyclinic.org.

Join our Venice Family Clinic's Common Ground Program and make a difference in the communities we serve as an Outreach and Prevention Specialist - Certified Phlebotomist II. This role delivers both site-based and field-based services through the Common Ground mobile unit and on-site locations. This role supports harm reduction efforts by participating in syringe service programs and providing community outreach services.

Responsibilities include:

• Conducting HIV, Hepatitis C and STI testing; delivering counseling; and educating clients on safe practices, overdose prevention, and harm reduction strategies.

• Ensures that newly diagnosed clients are promptly referred and connected to appropriate medical care and support services.

• Maintains strict client confidentiality while accurately completing data collection forms and compiling reports for monthly program evaluation.

• Collaborates with team members to support program operations and performs additional duties as assigned within the HIV prevention and outreach program.

Our Common Ground Department provides comprehensive, client-centered services focused on HIV case management, benefits coordination, and community-based outreach, prevention, and harm reduction. Through an integrated approach, the department supports individuals at risk for or living with HIV by improving access to testing, care, treatment, and supportive services.

Programs within the department emphasize health education, risk reduction, and linkage to care, utilizing both site-based services and mobile outreach to meet clients where they are. The department is committed to reducing health disparities and promoting equitable access to care for underserved populations

Salary Range: $36.17 - $45.86 hourly

Qualifications

Required:

• High school diploma and Phlebotomy certification from the State of California (CA CPT).

• Rapid Testing Certification with Los Angeles County (within 1 year of hire).

• 3-5 years of prior experience in public health, outreach and prevention advocacy.

• Trauma Informed.

• Knowledge with HIV, Viral Hepatitis and other STIs.

• Ability to drive mobile units and complete mandatory trainings; must possess active/valid CA State Driver's License and become an approved UCLA driver.

• Knowledge in harm reduction best practices and safe sharps disposal.

• Time Management skills, ability to prioritize needs, and possess an attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to successfully collect blood draws from individuals with damaged veins.

• Ability to support individuals who use both illicit and licit substances.

Position is subject to the California DMV's "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.

Bilingual verbal language skills in Spanish and English preferred.

UCLA Health welcomes all individuals, without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin or disabilities, and we proudly look to each person’s unique achievements and experiences to further set us apart.