Essential Functions: Provide comprehensive sexual health services in English and Spanish to individuals who are vulnerable to HIV-acquisition and to people living with HIV. These services include rapid HIV and STI testing, pre- and post-test counseling, risk reduction planning, linkage to care for HIV/HCV-positive clients, linkage to PrEP for those vulnerable to HIV-acquisition, sexual health information, and referrals to diverse clients throughout Illinois. Accurately record client information and communicate/forward information to referral partners. Accurately enter required information into databases. Additionally, this position will participate in outreach activities including: distribution of safer sex materials and sexual health information, referrals to HIV and STI prevention treatment, as well as HIV testing in Chicago-area venues. They will also assist in the creation of outreach materials designed for target populations. Geosocial outreach/dating app experience is desired. This position requires some knowledge of HIV/AIDS and STIs. This position is onsite and requires the ability to work days, nights, and weekends on an ongoing basis, availability for 2p-10p shifts weekdays and weekends is required. Schedules are based on program needs. Must be able to travel to outreach locations in the Chicagoland area. |
Service Delivery Duties: - Provide HIV and STI screenings pre-test and post-test counseling, LTC, PrEP Navigation and other referrals at COH and at various outreach locations
- Provide clear, understandable, current, and accurate information and referrals to all clients in English and Spanish. These should be made in a way that demonstrates respect, active listening skills, empathy, patience and cultural competency.
- Provide HIV/STI and health-related informational presentations. Provide outreach on Geosocial/dating apps, websites, and in-person on the street or in venues.
- Implement and oversee health education strategies, interventions, and programs.
- Assess individual’s needs for health education, screenings, and referrals, including change readiness. Assist individuals in decreasing their risk for HIV- and STI-acquisition utilizing motivational interviewing techniques.
Program Development and Collaborative Duties: - Translate scientific language and concepts into clear, simple and understandable messages for clients in order to maximize their impact.
- Help identify, develop, improve, and implement educational materials and other tools that encourage healthy decisions.
- Remain up-to-date on the latest HIV/AIDS and STI research through daily reading, online trainings and regular attendance of in-person trainings. At least two trainings must be completed per month to remain compliant with position requirements.
- As needed and/or requested, assist the Director in program development.
Data Duties: - Accurately collect and record all required and pertinent demographic information regarding each client served. Daily data entry and other administrative duties are required.
- Complete all agency-, city-, and state-required forms for all services provided, including HIV/HCV testing, PrEP navigation, Care Coordination, and/or outreach Maintain the highest level of client confidentiality and adhere to state and federal regulations. Adhere to departmental/programmatic deadlines.
- Maintain accuracy of departmental filing system.
- All other duties as required.
Results – evidence of the ability to make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; ability to solve problems, work independently, and be creatively resourceful is essential. - Bachelor’s in social work or health-related field preferred, equivalent, relevant experience will also be considered; experience working with individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS and STIs is beneficial; prior experience working in a nonprofit environment is also beneficial.
- Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer sensitivity.
- Excellent oral and written communications skills; bilingual proficiency in English and Spanish required.
- A high degree of integrity in dealing with confidential information.
- Ability to use MS Office programs, including MS Word, Excel and Outlook.
- Effectively interact with people and develop positive relationships while being tactful, respectful, and direct in communication.
- Ability to work flexible and extended hours including days, nights including some late nights, and weekends required.
- Some data entry experience desired.
Apply at http://www.centeronhalsted.org/careers.html. No calls please.
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