HIV Testing Counselor & Biomedical Prevention Navigator

Company: JWCH Institute
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 15, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Classification: Full-Time Location: Los Angeles, Bathhouses (Commercial Sex Venues) Position Purpose: Under the supervision of the Program Coordinator, the HIV Testing Counselor & Biomedical Prevention Navigator, funded by the Department of HIV and STD Programs (DHSP), is responsible for delivering HIV/AIDS Health Education and Risk Reduction Prevention Services. This includes providing HIV testing to both HIV-positive individuals and high-risk HIV-negative populations, using Commercial Sex Venues; street/community outreach and tracking, and maintaining tracking efforts. The role also serves as a direct point of access for individuals seeking HIV biomedical prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (“PrEP”) and post-exposure prophylaxis (“PEP”). Principal Responsibilities: Provide targeted HIV/AIDS health and risk reduction education; Provide rapid HIV counseling, testing, and referral services; at DHSP Commercial Sex Venue approved sites (Wesley Health Center Clinics and Partner Agencies); Provide HIV and STD testing in CSV (Commercial Sex Venues); Conduct individual counseling and assessments for potential PrEP/PEP clients; Completion of all requisition forms, logs and required documentation or data entry; Maintain temperature logs, quality assurance logs and documentation up-to-date; Link HIV Positive clients to care by providing an appointment at our clinical sites; Link clients to primary care services, PrEP navigation, and services offered at Wesley Health Centers; Provide point of care PrEP navigation to PrEP eligible populations at Commercial Sex Venues, including education, harm reduction counseling, eligibility screening, and appointment scheduling; Conduct outreach and engage clients and patients to conduct HIV Tests; Attend community and staff meetings, as scheduled; Maintain testing areas clean and sanitary; Collaborate with other JWCH/WHC programs and satellite sites to ensure successful referrals for PrEP/PEP-related services and appointments; Other duties as assigned. Requirements: Experience working with high risk populations; Current HIV/AIDS, STI, and biomedical HIV prevention knowledge; Certification as an HIV counselor; Effective oral and written communication skills; Working knowledge of Microsoft office programs (Outlook, excel, word); Current California Driver License and ability to drive to program sites; Understanding and experience implementing HIV health educational risk reduction curriculum. Preferred: Bilingual (English/Spanish); HIV/AIDS and STI knowledge; Phlebotomy Certificate; PrEP and PEP experience or trainings completed. Disclaimer: Salary offered will be based on the candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, and in accordance with applicable laws and internal pay equity policies. *All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19. Employee Benefits: At JWCH Institute, Inc., we believe in taking care of those who take care of others. If you work 30 hours per week, you’ll enjoy competitive pay and a robust benefits package that includes: Medical, Dental, Vision Monthly employer-sponsored allowance for assistance with health premiums. Funded Health Savings Account (up to deductible) to assist with carrier-approved medical expenses. Paid time off (vacation, sick leave) and 13 paid holidays. 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan. Mileage reimbursement. Short- and long-term disability plans (LTD/STD). Life insurance policy & AD&D, and more! Become part of a team where your work matters. Apply today and help us change lives, one patient at a time. JWCH Institute, Inc Wesley Health Centers is an Equal Opportunity and Fair Chance Employer.

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