Health Educator - HIV

Vista Community Clinic

Vista, CA

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$22.50–$23 Per Hour
SKILLS
Academic Advice, Analysis Skills, Behavioral Health, Clinical Medicine, Communication Skills, Communication Systems, Computer Skills, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Support/Service, Data Collection, Diabetes, Diversity, Driver's License, Educational Testing, Email Technology, English Language, Establish Priorities, Funding, Government Funding, HIV/AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome), Health Education, Health Information Technology, Healthcare, Healthcare Providers, Hepatitis C, High School Diploma, Insurance, Internet Search, Interpersonal Skills, Leadership, Local Government, Medicine, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, Multilingual, Nonprofit, Organizational Skills, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Preventive Medicine, Program Evaluation, Project Tracking, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality Management, Quality of Care, Requirements Management, Risk, Risk Analysis, Spanish Language, Team Player, Testing, Time Management, Time Tracking, Training/Teaching, Volunteer Experience, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Vista, CA
POSTED
2 days ago

Overview

At Vista Community Clinic (VCC), we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most.

 

As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees.

 

For eligible employees, benefits include:✅ Competitive compensation & benefits ✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance ✅ Flexible spending accounts ✅ 403(b) retirement plan 

Why VCC?

• Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S.

• Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT.

• A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career.

• A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care.

Responsibilities

Provide education, testing, harm reduction information, and referrals to individuals served by the program, as required by program guidelines and directed by the Manager/Supervisor. Conduct online and street-based outreach, and work closely with program staff, other agency staff, and community partners.• Conduct outreach (online and in-person) and health education (1:1 and in group settings) to high-risk communities including LGBTQ+ and unhoused.• Offer and provide HIV, Hepatitis C, and STI education, counseling, and testing services to high-risk folks.• Provide harm reduction education and prevention materials in community settings, encampments, and other field-based locations.• Conduct online outreach on various platforms and street-based outreach in high-need areas• Work with individuals to assess risk, health needs, and readiness for services, and enroll eligible participants into program and clinical services.• Provide referrals and linkages to medical care, substance use treatment, mental health services, HIV/HCV treatment, STI treatment, PrEP, and other support services.• Support and participate in community-based harm reduction and prevention initiatives and outreach events.• Collect, track, document, and enter participant and program data in required systems to support funding requirements, program evaluation, quality improvement, and internal and external program reporting.• Monitor progress toward program objectives and recommend updates or improvements as needed.• Serve as liaison and assist with collaborative activities with community agencies, local government representatives, healthcare providers, and other VCC staff.• Attend meetings, trainings, and community events as needed• Enhance professional growth and development through participation in trainings, current literature review, in-service meetings and workshops• Support the vision, mission and goals of the organization and demonstrate commitment to its values.

 

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school graduate or equivalent• Minimum of one year experience in community education• Bilingual English/Spanish• Valid California driver’s license and vehicle insurance; reliable transportation, to travel for meetings and/or to gather information for reporting purposes; minimum two years’ driving experience; no more than 2 violations or a single ticket/accident value at more than 1 point on driving record• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends

 

Preferred

  • Associate or bachelor’s degree in related field with work or volunteer experience in community education

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

  • Ability to present information accurately and effectively both verbally and in writing to individuals and groups in both English and Spanish• Ability to create a comfortable, supportive learning environment• Ability to interact with all VCC personnel and the public in a professional manner• Excellent verbal and written skills necessary for communication with patients/clients, clinicians and other staff• Ability to interface with all levels of personnel in a professional manner, including people of all social, cultural and ethnic backgrounds and within the constraints of government funded programs.• Ability to work independently, take initiative, and be proactive• Ability to analyze, prioritize and meet deadlines• Ability to track and manage time effectively• Strong organizational, interpersonal and leadership skills• Ability to handle confidential materials and information in a professional manner• Excellent customer service skills and commitment to providing the highest level of customer satisfaction• Excellent clerical, data collection, report preparation and organizational skills• Ability and willingness to meet the organization’s attendance and dress code policies• Experience/familiarity with computers, business e-mail, communication systems and internet search capabilities and proficient in Microsoft Office products, specifically Word and Excel

Pay Range

  • $22.50 - $23.00 Depending On Experience

About the Company

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Vista Community Clinic