Outreach Specialist
19 days ago
New York
Job Description 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. 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. Persons with lived experience are strongly encouraged to apply.