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Springfield Urban League
Springfield, Illinois

HIV Peer Counselor

Peer Support SpecialistFull-Time

Listed compensation

$25/hour

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 23m ago · Verified live

Job description

Join Springfield Urban League as a HIV Peer Counselor – Community Outreach in Springfield, Illinois, United States.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join Springfield Urban League as a HIV Peer Counselor – Community Outreach.

Key Responsibilities

The HIV Peer Counselor engages and educates priority populations to increase access to HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services. They conduct community outreach, provide peer support, and facilitate linkages to healthcare and social services.

Requirements

A high school diploma or GED is required, with a preference for degrees in public health, social work, or related fields. Candidates must possess a valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to perform fieldwork in various community settings.

Key Skills

Peer CounselingHealth EducationCase ManagementTrauma-informed CareCultural CompetencyLinkage-to-careSexual Health EducationRelationship BuildingDocumentationAdvocacyConfidentialityHarm Reduction

HIV Peer Counseling Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 3.0/10 on work-life balance for Peer Support Specialist roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

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About Springfield Urban League

Civic and Social Organizations
Springfield, Illinois
51-200 employees