MSA TARGETED PREVENTION EDUCATOR - Central Islip, NY
6 days ago
Patchogue
Job DescriptionDescription: MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES • Develop and implement an outreach plan to ensure that the program work-plan goals are met;, • Network with community agencies and organizations to identify program participants;, • Conduct a wide range of community outreach, education, and general risk reduction activities tailored to identify and engage the targeted populations;, • Conduct outreach and recruitment activities to identify and refer clients for HIV Navigation Services ( HNS );, • Facilitate Evidence Based Interventions (EBI);, • Responsible for maintaining, reviewing and regularly updating on-going client records and progress notes according to agencies policy and procedures;, • Distribute OraSure HIV self-test kits and provide risk-reduction counseling;, • Coordinate HIV, STI, HCV testing services with outside testing agencies;, • Participate in health fairs, tabling and joint health activities with outside community agencies;, • Represent the program at local, state, and national meetings in order to maintain awareness of future funding sources, changes in prevention strategies, and maintenance of community relations;, • Collect and input all client data and generate monthly reports as well as evaluation of program delivery system;, • Input client data into required client management systems ( AIRS, Captain );, • Participate in Quality Improvement activities as directed by Quality Assurance Compliance Officer;, • Attend all required and relevant trainings;, • Participate in monthly AIRS User Group call/webinars;, • Participate in Agency Consumer Advisory Board Meetings;, • Knowledge of HIV/STI's transmission and prevention;, • Knowledge of community resources and referrals for HIV/STDs, mental health, care coordination, and appropriate client-centric referrals, • Ability to work as part of a team with co-workers and with other colleagues as necessary;, • Willing to work evenings and weekends ( flex-time provided ), • Bilingual (English/ Spanish) a plus, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills;, • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment;, • Minimum one years' experience in HIV/STI prevention services or related field;, • Ability to follow directions (orally and in writing)Requirements:, • Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle, • PPD Test with proof