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.