Temporary Community Wellness Advocate

BRANDYWINE COUNSELING & COMMUNITY SERVICES INC•Milford, DE

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Brandywine Counseling and Community Services is seeking a Full-Time Temporary Community Wellness Advocate for our Milford location! Since 1985, Brandywine Counseling & Community Services, Inc. (BCCS) has been a trusted provider of outstanding substance abuse and behavioral health treatment. BCCS is a community organization that prides itself on helping members of our community recover with dignity. We enhance the quality of life by creatively providing Education, Advocacy, Prevention, Early Intervention, and Treatment Services. We promote hope and empowerment to persons and families touched by mental illness, substance abuse, HIV and multiple occurring diagnoses, and their related challenges. The Community Wellness Advocate has primary responsibility for providing quality, sufficient and appropriate prevention, advocacy, and treatment services in the community.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
2-years' Experience in the Human Services Field
Valid Driver’s License w/ 2 Points or Less

Nice To Haves

HIV Prevention Counseling, Testing, and Referral Training
CHW Certification

Responsibilities

Conduct community-based HIV outreach, education, and prevention activities in high-priority communities
Provide HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral (CTR) services in accordance with DPH and CDC guidelines
Deliver culturally responsive HIV prevention education, risk-reduction counseling, and health promotion services
Educate individuals on HIV transmission, STI prevention, PrEP awareness, safer sex practices, and available community resources
Facilitate linkage and referrals to HIV medical care, PrEP services, supportive services, and other community-based resources as appropriate
Build rapport and engage community members in nonjudgmental, trauma-informed, participant-centered interactions
Distribute prevention and risk reduction materials including condoms, lubricant, educational materials, and other approved supplies
Conduct individualized risk screenings and provide education based on participant needs and identified risk factors
Maintain accurate documentation, reporting, and data entry in required systems in accordance with program and DPH standards
Participate in community events, outreach initiatives, and partnership-building activities to increase awareness and engagement
Protect participant confidentiality and uphold practices that honor dignity, autonomy, diversity, and cultural humility