Family Centers·Stamford, Connecticut
The HIV Prevention Specialist provides HIV and drug user health services, including testing, counseling, and community outreach in Stamford, CT. They are responsible for managing the syringe service program, linking clients to medical care, and documenting all activities in accordance with grant requirements.
HIV Prevention Specialist – Full Time: Stamford, CT, US
Family Centers Inc., a private nonprofit organization seeks a motivated and passionate professional to join our team. The HIV Prevention Specialist will provide HIV prevention and drug user health services. The specialist will also be responsible for delivering targeted outreach in Stamford, CT. Outreach will include HIV testing in nonclinical settings, education and linkage to medical and other services.
Creative, Flexible, Team worker, People-Oriented, Emotionally Intelligent
Passionate about community health, specifically around HIV
Able to serve as a positive representative of Family Centers Inc.
Comfortable communicating with people of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, socioeconomic status, etc.
Family Centers is a private, nonprofit organization providing health, education, and human services to children, adults, and families throughout Fairfield County. Our team of more than 300 professionals and over 500 trained volunteers collaborate to deliver a wide range of responsive and innovative programs. Through our comprehensive network of services, more than 26,000 children, adults, families, and communities each year receive the care, encouragement, and resources they need to realize their potential.
Benefits: & Perks
At Family Centers, we believe in taking care of our compassionate staff who care for our community. We offer a comprehensive benefits package carefully designed to support staff health, financial wellbeing, and work-life balance. We are committed to fostering a supportive, mission-driven environment where employees feel valued, supported, and able to build lasting careers.
For more information and to apply, please visit http://www.familycenters.org/ [http://www.familycenters.org/] or on our LinkedIn page
Family Centers is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees as indicated in applicable federal and/or state laws.
Market context
In Connecticut, HIV prevention specialist roles often reflect steady demand in public health and community outreach settings, especially for candidates who can connect with multilingual communities. These positions are competitive because employers typically look for bilingual communication skills, reliable transportation, and comfort with field-based outreach. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to quickly confirm fit, then prepare examples of community engagement and language use from your experience.