Contract HIV Tester

Written By Lighthouse Foundation

Time Commitment: 4-8 hours per event

Compensation: $50 per hour


The Organization 

Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland is a Black LGBTQ+-led, multiracial social justice organization that advances justice for Black LGBTQ+ people across Chicagoland through empowerment, education, and entertainment. Since July 2019, Lighthouse Foundation has launched the nation’s first Black Queer Equity Index, partnered with 24 organizations, and hosted 140+ activations with 1,600+ Individuals.


The Role

The Contract HIV Tester administers HIV tests to participants at relevant Lighthouse Foundation events. The HIV Tester will also provide linkage to care for positive and High-Risk Negative individuals. 


The ideal candidate is an adaptive self-starter who enjoys working as part of a team and is growth-oriented. This part-time contract role will average 4-8 hours per event. All events will be hosted in Chicago.


Responsibilities


  • Provide up-to-date HIV related informational materials at Lighthouse Foundation events.

  • Provide services and/or referrals to clients and their families, including HIV education and linkage to care. 

  • Secure and maintain HIV tests in a HIPPA compliant environment.

  • Identify new community partners where HIV rapid testing can be conducted.

  • Maintain consistent on-going communication with medical providers to streamline the linkage to medical care process.

  • Coordinate care with Linkage to care Specialists and health care providers. 


Experience and Skills

  • Completed required trainings to administer HIV tests:

i. IDPH Confidentiality and Security Training; 

ii. IDPH HIV Prevention Home Study Course; 

iii. IDPH HIV/STD Risk Reduction Counseling Training; 

iv. IDPH Risk Based HIV Testing Training.

  • High School Diploma/GED required (bachelor’s degree preferred).

  • At least two years of demonstrated experience linking at-risk/vulnerable populations.

  • Familiarity with navigation and linkage of programs for high-risk populations. 

  • Sensitivity to the needs of diverse cultures and populations, and the issues that impact HIV positive, High-Risk Negative individuals and their families.

  • Experience and interpersonal skills working with culturally and socially diverse community groups including Gay, Bisexual and Transgender, and the underserved.

  • Able to work independently within an agency team and have excellent organizational skills.

  • Self-motivated, problem solver, and able to organize job assignments with strong leadership skills.


How to Apply

Please send a resume and cover letter for this position to jobs@lightfoundchi.org. The deadline to apply is June 15th with special consideration given to applicants who apply sooner. Black LGBTQ+ applicants are encouraged to apply. Lighthouse Foundation of Chicagoland is an equal opportunity employer; all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.


Lighthouse Foundation