Community Health Workers:
Southeast LA Area Health Education Center (SELA AHEC), in conjunction with the Louisiana Office of Public Health-STD/HIV Program (OPH-SHHP), are seeking persons to serve as Community Health Workers (CHW) to assist with HIV and Hep C prevention and treatment related activities. CHWs will reach out to people living with HIV to ensure continuity in care or reengagement in care, provide HIV testing with individuals by distributing HIV Home Test Kits to people they encounter and provide information and referral to PrEP services. The CHW will work primarily in the field and collaborate closely with an HIV agency team to improve patient care and health outcomes. A High school diploma or equivalent required. Vehicle and valid license required. Prefer Persons Living with HIV, or members of the LGBTQ community with one year of work experience or volunteering with community-based program. To apply, complete online application or send resume to ohpnolaema@gmail.com by December 30, 2020.