MSA TARGETED PREVENTION EDUCATOR - Central Islip, NY

The Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk•Patchogue, NY

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 )
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)
Valid New York Driver's License and Insured Vehicle
PPD Test with proof

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (English/ Spanish) a plus

Responsibilities

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