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.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

40 Years of Community Service and Advocacy

For 40 years, HCC has been a long-time trusted source to the most underserved and vulnerable (immigrants, seniors and working poor) and has been positioned in the community as a leading organization providing access to free educational resources, linkage to direct care, preventative, and social support services to a large Caribbean population regardless of their socioeconomic circumstances. For the past four decades, the community members we served have shaped the direction, vision and values of the organization as we continue to build a strong and resilient community, promoting equality, and collaborating with a network of community partners to address our community’s most pressing health and racial injustices in the system. Our belief is that wellness begins with self-care and an investment in creating a safe environment for all.

Employment Opportunities

HCC is an equal opportunity employer. All candidates should have a demonstrated commitment to HCC’s mission/guiding principles and People of Color and immigrant issues, and proven ability working with multi-racial, multi-ethnic, inter-generational, and multi-gendered communities.

HCC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

HCC is always looking for talented people who are passionate about improving their community where they live, work and play. This page will be updated periodically to keep you informed about new job opportunities at HCC.

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