Outreach Specialist

Responsible to : Program Coordinator

Unit / Department : YMSM

Title of People reporting to this position : None

PURPOSE OF POSITION

The Outreach Specialist will recruit clients into a multi-pronged intervention consisting of sexual health, hepatitis, and substance misuse screening; brief interventions and education sessions; linkage to biomedical and behavioral interventions; and supportive services. The program will use social media campaigns to promote awareness of mental health issues; risk reduction strategies; substance use, hepatitis, and HIV prevention options; and anti-stigma messaging.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

The major responsibility of this position includes, but are not limited to :

• Provide education, case management and benefits navigation to target population.
• Perform Rapid HIV / DBS / HCV testing.
• Provide linkages for PrEP, PEP, IART / HIV or STI treatment, and assist with SDOH.
• Provide individual and group education on topics such as harm reduction, safer sex, & mental health .
• Participate in a minimum of 3 outreach events per week.
• Manage day-to-day Drop-in Center / office activities that incorporate social, education, and community building activities.
• Co-facilitate evidence-based interventions and support groups.
• Ensure all data and reports are submitted by 12pm every Friday.
• Rotating weekends are required.
• Other duties and responsibilities can be assigned as necessary.

EDUCATION

QUALIFICATIONS :

BENEFITS : Generous PTO policy, 403b Tax-Sheltered Annuity Retirement Savinigs, EAP, Medical, Dental, Group Life, and Hospital Cash Insurance

Persons with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.