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Position Summary

As one of Public Health Institute’s programs, Health Intervention Projects for Underserved Populations (HIPUP) conducts community-based research / programs for underserved populations (e.g., gender and ethnic minorities) in the field of substance abuse, HIV / AIDS, and trauma prevention and treatment. Through collaboration with targeted communities, HIPUP strives to have a significant impact on health promotion and human rights for underserved communities locally and internationally.

The Health Educator I will work for the SAMHSA.CSAT funded project, Flourish2 Project, targeting high-risk women including ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities in Alameda and San Francisco counties. The project aims to provide Motivational Enhancement Intervention and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to reduce substance use and HIV risk behaviors and promote health and well-being by linking clients to appropriate community-based behavioral health services.

This is a full-time position expected to work 100% FTE with a work schedule of 40 hours / week.

This position is currently remote and is required to travel to the San Francisco Bay Area (mainly Oakland and San Francisco) to attend meetings and conduct outreach activities a few times a week or more as needed. The incumbent must be based in the San Francisco Bay Area and have the ability to travel locally and work some non-standard hours as required.

Full pay range for this position : $23.63 to $32.93 per hour. The typical hiring range for this position is from $23.63 (minimum) to $28.28 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined using a variety of factors, such as the candidate’s knowledge, skills, and experience, as well as internal equity considerations and budget availability.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Conduct community in-person and online outreach targeting high-risk women.
• Actively build collaborative working relationships with CBOs and other social groups.
• Provide Motivational Enhancement Intervention sessions to participants in order to reduce substance abuse and HIV risk behaviors.
• Refer participants to appropriate community-based organizations and health care services (e.g., substance use treatment, HIV / Viral Hepatitis (VH) testing, PrEP, HIV primary care, Hep B vaccination, and primary health care, etc.). Monitor and navigate referred services for participants.
• Enroll and navigate participants to complete the Stable Housing and Employment (SHE) in which they will gain skills and knowledge about the job application and finding affordable housing in a safe neighborhood.
• Conduct intake and follow-up risk assessments.
• Collect and enter assessment and outcome data.
• Manage materials and facility logistics for outreach events and activities.
• Facilitate support groups targeting women.
• Process cash payments to participants.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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Desired Qualifications

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