HIV Screening Specialist - Peer Recovery Specialist

HIV Screening Specialist - Peer Recovery Specialist

Location: Nashville, Tennessee
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation:$19.13-$21.06 per hour
Reports To: Director of Prevention & Education Services

Benefits:

• Health insurance with employer-paid premium
• Dental and Vision coverage
• Over five weeks of PTO in the first year
• 12+ paid holidays annually
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan and more

As an HIV Screening Specialist - Peer Recovery Specialist at Nashville CARES…

You'll play a critical role in helping end the HIV epidemic by providing HIV testing, education, prevention services, and peer recovery support throughout Middle Tennessee.

This position offers hands-on experience for individuals pursuing careers in healthcare, nursing, EMT, phlebotomy, medical assisting, public health, behavioral health, peer recovery, or related fields. You'll work in hospital emergency departments, treatment facilities, transitional living programs, halfway houses, community outreach events, and alongside healthcare professionals to connect individuals with HIV prevention resources, testing, recovery support, and care.

We're looking for someone who is compassionate, dependable, comfortable interacting with diverse populations, and passionate about improving community health through education, prevention, and recovery support.

What You'll Be Responsible For:

Provide HIV Screening & Prevention Services

• Conduct HIV testing and screening in hospital emergency departments, treatment facilities, transitional living programs, halfway houses, clinical settings, and community outreach events
• Educate individuals on HIV prevention, risk reduction strategies, and available treatment resources
• Connect individuals to appropriate care and supportive services when needed
• Support community awareness efforts through outreach initiatives

Provide Peer Recovery Support

• Provide peer support to participants in the Nashville CARES DART Harm Reduction Program with mental illness, substance use disorders, or co-occurring disorders
• Assist participants in developing strengths-based individual and recovery goals
• Facilitate monthly recovery support groups for DART Program participants

Collaborate with Healthcare Partners

• Build strong working relationships with hospital, clinic, treatment facility, and community partners
• Work alongside multidisciplinary healthcare teams to help achieve annual HIV testing goals
• Partner with Mobile Medical Unit staff to expand HIV and Hepatitis C screening throughout the community
• Represent Nashville CARES professionally in healthcare and community settings

Maintain Documentation & Compliance

• Accurately document testing activities and client interactions
• Complete required reports and maintain compliance with program guidelines and safety protocols
• Protect client confidentiality while following ethical and professional standards
• Assist with ongoing program quality improvement efforts

Qualifications You'll Need:

• Experience working in healthcare, hospital emergency departments, EMT, First Responder, community clinic, treatment facility, or similar healthcare environments
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and customer service skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality while working with sensitive client information
• Basic computer proficiency and data entry skills
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
• Valid Tennessee driver's license, reliable transportation, and current automobile liability insurance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associate degree in Health, Public Health, Social Services, or a related field
• Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS) with the State of Tennessee
• Individuals with four or more years of personal recovery experience are strongly preferred
• Experience in HIV prevention, LGBTQ+ health, public health, substance use recovery, or social services
• Previous experience providing HIV screening or working in community health initiatives
• Experience working in hospital emergency departments, treatment facilities, or community healthcare settings

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Nashville CARES is committed to ending the HIV epidemic in Middle Tennessee. We provide prevention services, medical care, harm reduction, and support services that help people living with HIV and those affected by substance use disorders achieve optimal health and self-sufficiency. We believe meaningful nonprofit work can be deeply rewarding, but it is rarely easy. We are looking for people who care deeply about our clients, work well as part of a team, and are willing to do the work necessary to help people access the services they need.

You Might Be a Great Fit If You…

• Enjoy working directly with people in both clinical and community settings
• Are passionate about public health, harm reduction, and recovery support
• Communicate comfortably with people from diverse backgrounds
• Stay calm and professional in fast-paced healthcare environments
• Can work independently while collaborating effectively with a multidisciplinary team
• Are organized, dependable, and detail-oriented with documentation
• Want meaningful healthcare experience that makes a difference in your community
• Are flexible and willing to work a variety of schedules, including evenings and weekends

Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds are valued and supported. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, experience, and organizational needs, without regard to any legally protected status.