Health Education Specialist II

Los Angeles LGBT Center • Los Angeles, CA

3d • $25 - $30

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Program Manager, the Health Education Specialist II provides HIV and STD testing, triages HIV-positive clients into medical care, and coordinates, schedules, and conducts outreach events. Outreach specifically targets gay and bisexual men and transgender clients of color. The role also develops and sustains working relationships with businesses and community members at outreach locations.

The position is part of Community Health Programs in Health Services at the Los Angeles LGBT Center. The Center’s mission is to build a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. The Center provides free or low-cost medical and mental health services, including primary care for LGBTQ people, and conducts research to advance care and treatment in the community.

This is a non-exempt, union position with a Monday–Friday schedule from 10:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. A $2.00-per-hour shift differential applies to hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. The probationary period is 90 days.

Requirements

• Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.
• Passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.
• At least 6 years of work experience in health education, psychology, or a related field, or equivalent education.
• At least 1 year of experience in outreach, community organizing, and project management.
• Certification in HIV counseling and testing.
• Certification in phlebotomy or eligibility for phlebotomy training.
• Ability to apply cultural competency principles when working with gay and bisexual men of color and transgender individuals.
• Understanding of health education principles and behavior, people of color, and community resources in Los Angeles County.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS-related issues and concerns.
• Computer skills and knowledge, including word processing, database operations, spreadsheets, and other software systems.
• Reliable transportation, a valid California driver’s license, and a clean DMV record; must be able to obtain insurance.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions, socioeconomic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration statuses, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct outreach activities at locations where gay, bisexual, and transgender people congregate, assessing individual risk behaviors.
• Develop and maintain working relationships with community business owners where outreach, workshops, and support groups are conducted.
• Provide HIV/STD counseling and testing.
• Provide phlebotomy services for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis testing.
• Collect and collate oral, blood, and urine specimens.
• Assist with preparing test results.
• Maintain accurate logs of laboratory tests, confirmatory results, and missing results.
• Enter risk assessment data accurately using an electronic medical record.
• Triage HIV-positive clients to the Jeffrey Goodman Clinic and other community resources and referrals.
• Contact clients who have not obtained their results.
• Monitor program goals and objectives.
• Assist with preparing monthly quantitative and qualitative reports.
• Participate in community and public task forces and meetings as necessary.
• Collaborate with local agencies conducting HIV risk-reduction programs targeting gay and bisexual men and transgender women at risk.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement plan
• $2.00-per-hour shift differential for hours worked between 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed