Prevention Outreach Specialist

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Prevention Outreach Specialist is responsible for assisting in coordination of community outreach efforts. They will implement day-to-day activities by working with program staff, and organizing volunteers and interns. The individual holding this position assist with daily program operations including but not limited to; providing HIV/STI/HCV testing, counseling, referral, and education services as needed in clinical and community-based settings, as well as creation and distribution of harm reduction materials (ie. condoms, lube, sharps containers etc).

SALARY: $37,000-$46,200

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, planning, organizing, assisting, monitoring, and evaluating all aspects of the project as well as traveling, driving or having reliable transportation, utilizing a computer for typing and data inputting, online outreach, and conducting research; attending meetings; and presenting to small and large groups. 

MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:

• Plan activities for volunteers and interns to reach the target population, including the management and facilitation of support groups/affinity groups/focus groups as relevant. 
• Provide HIV and STI testing when assigned by program managers in clinical and community-based settings, if applicable.
• Work with Program Leadership to staff/schedule HIV testing and outreach events in community and at office sites in conjunction with existing testing efforts.
• Train and motivate volunteers and interns to conduct informal and formal outreach as relevant.
• Distribute educational and promotional materials.
• Organize volunteers and interns as relevant to programming.
• Collect program evaluation data and record data in appropriate databases in compliance with program and funder requirements.
• Review and recommend potential resources which are culturally sensitive to the targeted community.

·         Demonstrate unconditional positive regard to clients and conduct all aspects of job responsibilities with a focus on exceptional customer service.

·         Continuously grow and develop cultural competency, exhibiting an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.

·         Contribute to a positive work environment by demonstrating unconditional positive regard to all Equitas Health employees, interns, etc. with an understanding, awareness, and respect for diversity.

• Keeping informed about current HIV/STI trends, developments, and co-factors to transmission (i.e., AOD, Mental Health, etc.), as well as state-of-the-art prevention efforts and strategies.
• Keeping informed about current trends for People who inject drugs (PWID) and harm reduction strategies
• Keeping informed about current Intimate Partner violence (IPV) and Domestic Violence (DV) trends within LGBTQ+ communities.
• Willingness to operate large mobile sprinter van for community based healthcare service events.
• Assisting Prevention Program Manager with report writing, as assigned.
• Ensure confidentiality of program participants.
• Ensure that all trainings are current and culturally humble.
• Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/LICENSURE:

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Medical Assistant Certification is an asset.
• Strong customer service skills and/or experience is an asset.
• Expertise with LGBTQIA+ communities required.
• Strong understating and commitment to anti-oppression principles and values.

·         Must have a reliable means of transportation and adequate insurance, as statewide travel will be required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications:

• A background in HIV and STI prevention and education and/or knowledge of the field, and experience with information and referral services is preferred.
• Experience in developing culturally appropriate marketing materials and campaigns is preferred.
• Must have strong written and verbal communications.
• Public speaking and group facilitation experience is preferred.
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, harm reduction, and a demonstrated competence in working with Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) communities.
• Must have or acquire (within three months of employment) an HIV Prevention Counselor Training Certificate and training in testing technologies utilized by the agency if required by region.
• Adept knowledge in Microsoft Office Products required.
• Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
• Must have reliable transportation and preferably valid driver’s license.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Background check and reference checks will be conducted.  Hours may vary, including working some evenings and weekends based on workload.  Individuals are not considered applicants until they have been asked to visit for an interview and at that time complete an application for employment.  Completing the application does not guarantee employment.  In accordance with Equitas Health’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy, pre-employment drug testing will be administered.  EOE/AA