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

• High School Diploma or GED, and one year of applicable experience and/or equivalent experience.

Minimum one (1) year of similar work experience, facilitating groups and performing Outreach/community engagement activities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Commitment and knowledge of issues related to homelessness, mental health, and substance misuse.
• Previous work experience with high risk, YMSM, HIV+ populations.
• Satisfactory writing and communication skills.
• Certified in HIV/HCV testing or will obtain certification with 60 days of hire.

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.