HCV Coordinator

Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc. is seeking a HCV Coordinator in our Ithaca and Johnson city offices. This position is responsible for the day to day administration of the agency’s Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) screening, testing, linkage, navigation services program, as well as developing, delivering and evaluating program services, and completion of required reporting. Provides oversight to staff providing HCV related services to clients. Provides direct services related to: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/Hepatitis C (HCV) & Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention education, antibody screening/testing, adherence support, linkage/navigation/escort services, completion of linkage action plans, and audit/chart review/compliance activities for the program. Presents community education about HCV screening/testing and navigation services.   This position supervises the HCV Navigation Peer and other assigned staff members.

Qualifications:  

• Bachelor’s degree in Community Mental Health, Education, Social Work, Nursing, Sociology or a related field and two years’ experience. Master’s degree preferred.   
• Minimum of two years providing direct service working in human services.
• Previous experience working with individuals who have been diagnosed with HIV and/or chronic Hepatitis C, people who are experiencing homelessness, or individuals with active substance use preferred.
• Experience working in syringe exchange, substance use treatment, and/or screening/testing programs desired. 
• Computer literacy, organizational skills, public speaking and presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills,
• Knowledge and acceptance of the Harm Reduction philosophy required.

Salary:

• $18.14/hour working 35-hours per week, may vary depending upon experience.
• Excellent benefits package including: life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical, dental insurance, and generous time off (24 days annually 11 paid holidays).

As an equal employment opportunity employer Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc. dba Southern Tier Care Coordination (STAP/STCC) does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law. We came into being as a result of the stigma surrounding a disease that disproportionately impacted the LGBTQ community and BIPOC communities. This legacy informs our efforts to always strive to be more inclusive and actively anti-racist to both our staff and the clients we serve.

STAP/STCC is a public health organization. Our mission is to compassionately and competently meet the evolving needs of our communities by serving people affected by chronic illness and to improve public health through disease prevention, care coordination and advocacy. As a public health organization, STAP/STCC believes in the science of vaccination and highly recommends that all individuals get vaccinated.

This individual is responsible for meeting the insurability and transportation needs of this job.  A clean driving record and reliable transportation is a requirement of this position.

Apply online by Monday, July 18, 2022 or send resume and cover letter to STAP, c/o Human Resources, 22 Riverside Drive, Binghamton, NY 13905 or FAX to 607-798-1977.