Health Educator - DYCD (BOOMHEALTH!)

Argus Community Inc•New York, NY

65d•$0 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the Health & Navigation Coordinator and general guidance from the VP of Prevention Programs, the Health Educator provides high-impact HIV prevention services for the BOOM!Health 3rd Avenue Drop-In program. This program is designed for LGBTQ youth and young adults aged 16-29, offering structured and drop-in activities to foster camaraderie, boost self-esteem, connect individuals to care and supportive services, and raise awareness to combat HIV/AIDS stigma. The Health Educator will employ a status-neutral approach, advocate for integrated and person-centered medical and behavioral health care, and enhance the availability and accessibility of culturally and linguistically affirming prevention services.

Requirements

Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STI infection, transmission, prevention; and HIV HCV testing.
Experience working with LGBTQ youth and young adults.
Understanding and experience implementing biomedical and High Impact Prevention strategies and evidence-based behavioral interventions.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
Strong computer skills and knowledge including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and other software.
Understanding of culturally diverse needs of various ethnic and socioeconomic groups.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, and communication skills required.
Experience working with LGBTQ youth and young adults.
Willing to work evenings and some weekends.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual in Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

Assist with the development and facilitation of all virtual & in-person educational workshops for youth & young adults.
Provide affirming and up-to-date education on topics including, but not limited to, condoms and safer sex products, PreP, Emergency PEP, iART, HIV care and treatment, U=U, HIV/STI screening, reproductive health, mental health, substance use, and supportive services.
Create and maintain a monthly schedule of activities and workshops.
Participate in on-going trainings as required.
Implement, facilitate, and report on monthly 1-day awareness events that support ETE and NHAS goals.
Lead structured health & wellness HIV prevention-based discussions and socialization activities scheduled from the drop-in program.
Monitor daily drop-in space activity and client flow, ensuring adherence to community safety guidelines and program protocols.
Complete Intakes, Comprehensive Behavioral Risk Assessments, and validated tools used to screen for mental health and substance use needs (PHQ-9, GAD-7 CRAFFT, CAGE).
Connect clients to medical and other essential support services as needed.
Attend and participate in virtual & in-person local community events as required.
Maintain and report on the 3rd Avenue FB fan page and other social media outlets for program promotion and education.
Conduct and document daily wellness checks of drop-in participants utilizing a client-centered service delivery plan that supports the client in making their own autonomous choices about their health care, well-being, and sexual health needs.
Conduct HIV testing, counseling, and referral services to drop-in program participants.
Submit monthly, bi-annual, and annual qualitative & quantitative reports.
Coordinate distribution and tracking of on-site basic needs supplies (e.g., pantry, hygiene kits, etc.) with program clients.
Assemble basic needs supplies for weekly distribution.
Schedule appointments to obtain necessary signature and renewal documents as needed for new and existing clients.
Participate in case conferences with other programs to discuss client barriers and progress.
Submit and file all documentation of services for charting and reporting purposes as required by program & funder.
Respond to, manage, and help to de-escalate client issues that may arise from the drop-in space.
Report for data-driven supervision with Health Coach on a weekly basis.
Supervise appointed peer educators for Drop-In programming.
Complete and submit monthly, bi-annual, and annual qualitative & quantitative reports.
Other duties as assigned by Department leadership.