Now hiring

Checkpoint BLN is a point of contact for all questions of sexual health for members of the LGBTIQ* community. We offer PrEP, PEP, HIV/STI tests, counseling on sexual health and chemsex issues, as well as STI treatment. Please see our website for more information about our work and our services.

Current openings:

• Psychosocial Counselor
• Nurse / Medical Assistant

Your responsibilities at Checkpoint BLN will include:

• Counseling before and after tests for HIV, Hepatitis C and STIs
  • Advising on transmissibility, disease progression and treatment options for HIV, STIs and viral heptatitis
  • Determining appropriate tests and communicating test results
• Counseling on pre and post-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP & PEP)
• Prevention counseling
  • Counseling on safer sex, safer use and harm reduction
  • Developing individual risk management strategies with clients
• Referral to specialized counseling and support services
• Recurring counseling sessions with clients on sexual health and sexualized substance use
• Participation in team meetings and topical working groups

We expect:

• Academic degree in Social Work, Education Science, Public Health or comparable
• Language skills in German (level B2 or higher) and English (B2 or higher)
• Engagement with issues of racism and with discrimination faced by LGBTIQ* people

We value:

• Further language skills
• Comprehensive knowledge of HIV, STI, viral hepatitis, substance use, HIV prevention and harm reduction strategies
• LGBTIQ* identity or comprehensive knowledge about and allyship with LGBTIQ* communities

We offer:

• Permanent employment with a six-month probation period
• Salary aligned with TV-L 9
• Supplementary annual payment
• 30 vacation days plus Dec 24 and 31 off
• In-depth job training by the current team
• Regular team meetings, supervision and training opportunities
• Participation in an innovative and community-based project
• JobTicket subsidy

Diversity enriches our team! We expressly welcome applications from trans, inter, and non-binary people, people living with HIV, migrants, Black people and people of color. Irrespective of origin, religion, gender, age, or disability: you are very welcome here!

Please apply by December 7, 2025 by emailing your German-language cover letter and CV, as well as your certificates, to both Jens.Ahrens@berlin-aidshilfe.de and J.Kohl@checkpoint-bln.de

Please direct any questions to Jacques Kohl (team lead).

Your responsibilities at Checkpoint BLN would include:

• Taking blood samples, administering IV infusions, antibiotics and vaccines
• Preparing examination rooms
• Implementing hygiene measures on equipment and facilities
• Providing first aid and assisting in emergencies
• Documentation (practice management software & statistics)
• Reception tasks (filling in occasionally for colleagues on sick-leave)

We expect:

• Certification: MFA (medial assistant), Krankenpfleger:in (nurse) or equivalent
• Competent use of modern communications technology and software
• Engagement with issues of racism and with discrimination faced by LGBTIQ* people
• Language skills in German (level B2 or higher) and English (B2 or higher)

We value:

• Further language skills
• LGBTIQ* identity or comprehensive knowledge about and allyship with LGBTIQ* communities
• Comprehensive knowledge of HIV, STI, viral hepatitis, substance use, HIV prevention and harm reduction strategies

We offer:

• Permanent employment with a six-month probation period
• JobTicket (free local and regional public transport across Germany)
• 30 vacation days
• 24.12. and Dec 31 off
• Participation in an innovative and community-based project
• Regular team meetings, supervision and training opportunities
• Salary aligned with TV-L 9: MFA (pay grade 6) and nurse (pay grade 8)

Diversity enriches our team! We expressly welcome applications from trans, inter, and non-binary people, people living with HIV, migrants, Black people and people of color. Irrespective of origin, religion, gender, age, or disability: you are very welcome here!

Please apply by emailing your German-language cover letter and CV to jobs@schwulenberatungberlin.de using the subject A3/2025/12

Please direct any questions to Jacques Kohl (team lead).