MSA TARGETED PREVENTION EDUCATOR - Central Islip, NY

Description MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Targeted Prevention Educator/Coordinator will provide quality and comprehensive HIV Health Education and facilitate HIV Prevention interventions to individuals at risk for HIV infection or transmission of HIV. Work collaboratively with the HNS Coordinator and HNS Linkage Navigator to promote the comprehensive delivery of program services.

DETAILED RESPONSIBILITES

• 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;
• Other responsibilities as directed by supervisory staff

Qualifications

• 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