Dycd-Youth Health Worker

Job Title: DYCD- Youth Health Worker

Department: Prevention

Reports To: Health Navigation Program Coordinator

Location: Wellness Center: 3144 Third Ave

Job Summary:

The Youth Health Worker will be part of the 3rd Ave Drop-in program, a space created for LGBTQIA+ youth and young adults ages 16-24, which aims to raise awareness and education to help fight stigma around HIV and is a key position within our Health & Navigation program. Under the direct supervision of the Health Navigation Program Coordinator, the Youth Health Worker will utilize a status-neutral approach, promote and support integrated and person-centered models of medical and behavioral health care and increase the availability and improve access to culturally and linguistically affirming Prevention Services.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

· Provide affirming and up-to-date health education on topics that include, but not limited to condoms and safer sex products, PreP, Emergency PEP, iART, HIV care and treatment, U=U, HIV/STI screening, reproductive health, mental health, substance use and supportive services

· Utilize a client-centered, harm-reduction framework service model to determine needs and develop a client-centered service delivery plan that support the client in making their own autonomous choices about their health care, well-being, and sexual health needs

· Maintain the 3rd Avenue Facebook fan page and other social media outlets for program promotion and HIV prevention education

· Implement, facilitate and report on monthly 1 day awareness events that support ETE and NHAS goals

· Lead daily structured health & wellness HIV prevention based discussions and socialization activities as scheduled from the drop in calendar

· Provide targeted HIV/HCV/STI point-of-care testing, counseling, referral and confirmatory HIV testing to clients testing preliminary HIV-positive

· Complete partner services and NYS provider report form on all new HIV diagnoses as well as previous HIV diagnosis new to the program

· Ensure that all HIV and HCV positive clients are offered and connected to Linkage Navigation Services to provide iART and initial HIV primary care support services

· Assist with wellness checks of drop-in participants utilizing a client-centered service delivery plan that support the client in making their own autonomous choices about their health care, well-being, and sexual health needs

· Assist in the creation of the monthly activities calendar and help maintain space for program delivery

· Greet and welcome new members, provide orientation of services, introduce them to existing members and ensure they are integrated within program

· Complete intakes on all new drop in members, including safety, code of conduct and related program forms

· Monitor daily drop in space activity and drop-in client flow, ensure clients adhere to community safety guidelines and program protocols

· Complete all chart documentation, recording of statistics, returning telephone calls to client and other agencies providing services to clients

· Refer 100% of all clients to other high impact prevention programming and essential supportive services, such as PrEP/nPEP, Linkage & Navigation, Medication Adherence, Mental Health Services, STI testing etc…

· Attend training seminars, case conferences, staff meetings and data driven supervision

· Meet at least 90% of monthly and annual targets as stipulated in the contract work-plan

· Provide excellent customer service at all times, to internal and external customers.

· Clearly and accurately document client charts

· Attend and participate in local community events as required.

· Other duties as assigned by the Prevention Department leadership

Qualifications/Criteria:

· Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STI infection, transmission, prevention

· Experience working with LGBTQ youth and young adults

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills

· Strong computer skills and knowledge including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and other software.

· Bilingual in Spanish a plus

· Understanding of culturally diverse needs of various ethnic and socioeconomic groups

· Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and communication skills required

· Willing to work evenings and some weekends

· Knowledge of community resources.

· We follow the NYC Workplace Vaccination requirements.

Education:

· Associates degree with at least one year of relevant experience preferred; HS Diploma or equivalency required with at least 2+ years of relevant experience.

DISCLAIMER:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed for this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position. Argus Community, Inc. reserves the right to change, add, or delete, at any time, any part of this job description to meet the needs of the Agency.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bronx, NY 10451: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person