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Outreach Intervention Specialist -Bilingual (Spanish)
Location:
Lake Worth, FL
Description:
Position: Outreach Intervention Specialist - Bilingual (Spanish)Classification: Full-time, non-exemptDate Updated: June 2024Reports to: Director of HIV Prevention and EducationPurpose: The purpose of the Outreach Intervention Specialist is to promote progresstowards consistent HIV Prevention through community mobilization, distribution ofmaterials, and risk reduction supplies.Essential Job Functions:● Using community-level interventions, such as Peers Reaching Out and ModelingIntervention Strategies (PROMISE) and Social Networking Strategies (SNS), tocollect preliminary Community Identification Data (CID): Identify and recruitfocus population for HIV prevention interventions, programs and services● Responsible for recruiting & managing volunteer peer advocates, recruitingPROMISE storytellers, and SNS role models.● Facilitate Entourage, Compass' Young Adult Program, with messaging related toHIV prevention, harm reduction, and LGBTQ+ health equity● Provide HIV/AIDS education and risk reduction to priority populations● Maintain public awareness and involvement● Maintain knowledge of additional social and support services provided by otheragencies in Palm Beach County (Area 9)● Assist in HIV Education sessions● Attend administrative and department meetings● Maintain knowledge of HIV/AIDS Statistics county, state, and nationwide● Maintain knowledge of PrEP, nPEP, and DoxyPEP● Provide Counseling, Testing, and Linkage (CTL) services as needed● Complete data entry for high risk clients and community events in securedatabases● Provide support assistance to FLDOH Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS)● Provide basic non-clinical linkage-to-care and patient navigation for individualsseeking PrEP/nPEP as a practical prevention tool● Assess potential barriers to care and the impact of HIV stigma with rapid HIVtesting clients and those newly diagnosed living with HIV and re-engagingclients● Conduct assessments for high risk negative clients and provide linkage servicesto PrEP and nPEP● Organize the planning and deployment of a creative media plan to educate thepublic about HIV risk and PrEP/nPEP options. Utilize editorial content, paidadvertising, PSAs and social media platforms to raise awareness● Utilize internal referral system for internal linkage between programs and fornew/incoming community members.● Coordinate outreach across Palm Beach County with a focus on prioritypopulations served according to the deliverables.● Work collaboratively with other departments at Compass to expand outreachefforts and increase awareness of Compass services in the community.● Evaluate outreach locations and events for effectiveness for future outreachstrategy.● Complete any other tasks assigned● Maintain confidentiality by securing the doors, offices, and any client-identifyinginformation● Maintain client and constituent confidentiality as outlined in the employeePolicies and Procedures, confidentiality laws and policies are subject to frequentchange by local, state and federal entities● Relationships:○ Within Organization: The Outreach Intervention Specialist willmaintain ongoing communication with the Prevention team andexchange information, ideas, concerns, and utilizeproblem-solving techniques.○ Outside Organization: The Outreach Intervention Specialist willmaintain ongoing contact with members of affiliated agencies;establish and maintain cooperative working relationships withcity, county, state and federal agencies and other relatedgroups.Qualifications● BA/BS in health education, cultural studies, human services, social services orrelated fields. (Year-for-year experience in community health educationdevelopment and implementation may be substituted.)● Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently● Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and sensitivity to the needs and realities of peopleliving with HIV.● Attend HIV specific trainings to include PROMISE, Social Networking Strategies(SNS), HIV/AIDS 500/501 updates, cultural competency, and other applicabletrainings● Abide by all state, health district and agency policies regarding confidentiality ofpatient information● Cooperates as a team member● Possesses problem solving and decision making abilities● Good counseling skills● Strong work ethic● Familiarity with current HIV/STI programs● Must have flexibility with regard to work hours as some nights and weekends arerequired.● Candidates having a shared identity with the population served, stemming frompersonal experience will be given strong consideration.Physical and Mobility Requirements:● Position requires occasional travel in the local area. Must have reliabletransportation.● Ability to be mobile or sit for long periods of time throughout the day.● Ability to occasionally lift supplies and outreach materials 25 pounds/or lessExpectations: All employees will support the organization's mission, vision, and valuesby exhibiting the following behaviors: professionalism, excellence and competence,collaboration, innovation, respect individuality of others, commitment to ourcommunity, accountability, and ownership of actions and decisions. All employees willdemonstrate support of the organization through commitment to policy, safety andsecurity, and compliance. All employees are expected to participate in organizationevents and support organization program operations.Non-Discrimination Statement:Compass does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race,color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,age, disability, marital status, familial status, HIV status or any other characteristicprotected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerningemployment opportunity is incorporated in the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual.Compass will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americanswith Disabilities Act of 1990. Job Posted by ApplicantPro
Company:
Compass Lgbtq & Community Center
Industry:
Community & Social Services
Posted:
June 23 on ApplicantPRO
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