Community Testing Counselor Wake County Government - 3.8 Raleigh, NC Job Details $26.07 - $33.55 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Driver's License Full Job Description What You'll Be Doing Wake County Health and Human Services is looking for a Bilingual HIV/STD Community Testing Counselor to join the HIV/STD Community Health Team! The HIV/STD Community Health Team supports the HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Hepatitis C (HIV/STD/Hep C) Community Program within Wake County Health and Human Services Department - Preventive Division. Ways the Community Counselor will serve their clients: Provides confidential, compassionate, non-judgmental, client-centered HIV/STD/Hep C counseling and testing to individuals seeking services at community/clinic testing sites and events Conducts blood draws/specimen collection, laboratory packaging and transport of biohazard and urine specimens for HIV, syphilis, chlamydia, gonorrhea, and Hep C, in accordance with testing protocols Applies and provides individual HIV/STD/PrEP education, limited STD Treatment, and linkage to care Documents client registration information in medical record and laboratory websites Records tests and results in client medical records and provides results and additional counseling to clients coming back for results and treatment Participate with teams and community screenings in community outreach Provide data collection and narrative reports as required Participates in staff meetings and staff development Provide culturally competent HIV pre-test counseling and give test results with appropriate post-test counseling About Our Team At the heart of the Wake County Public Health department is a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting and improving the health of our community. We bring together expertise in communicable disease control, environmental health, health education, school health, clinical services, and population health to deliver responsive and equitable services. With a shared mission of promoting wellness, preventing disease, and ensuring access to essential services, we work collaboratively with partners and residents to build a healthier, more resilient community for all of Wake County. The Basics (Required Education and Experience) Bachelor's degree No specific experience required Valid Driver's License and "safe" driving record Certified Medical Assistant certification Equivalent education and experience are accepted Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume. Beyond the Basics (Preferred Education and Experience) Spanish language skills strongly preferred Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) NC Whetstone Training Phlebotomy skills Experience providing health education related to sexuality, HIV, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Experience working with individuals engaged in high risk behaviors including, including incarcerated individuals, sex workers, men who have sex with men and others How Will We Know You're 'The One'? Must be highly comfortable and non-judgmental with the ability to have open discussions with anyone, including incarcerated individuals, sex workers, men who have sex with men, others who engage in high risk behaviors Ability to order lab tests through the EMR system, GE Centricity NC Whetstone Training completed or completed within 3 months of hire Ability to perform phlebotomy or willingness to be trained

About This Position Location:

Public Health Building Raleigh, NC 27610

Employment Type:

Regular Work Schedule:

Mon-Fri 8:30am - 5:15pm

Hiring Range:

26.07-29.81

Market Range:

26.07 - 33.55 Please include ALL prior work experience on your application and resume.

Posting Closing Date:

7:00 pm on 9/13/2026