Outreach Services Associate
About The Position
Coordinates and identifies community members needing information about HIV testing, treatment and prevention and Sexually Transmitted infection testing, treatment and prevention. Works with community agencies, does HIV/STI testing in a mobile van. Schedules patients for initial appointments. Works in the community and in the outreach office. Provides health education and resources. Contacts and schedules patient/client’s appointments for consultations, meetings with community agencies and/or diagnostic tests. Sets-up and maintains files and records. Collects and organizes statistical reports.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- 0-1 years of relevant experience, required.
- Ability to communicate effectively while being sensitive to cultural diversity.
Nice To Haves
- Additional language skills are appreciated but not required.
- Previous experience in HIV / HIV prevention case management, preferred.
- Bilingual - fluent in Spanish, preferred.
- Prior experience with the LGBTQ+ community, preferred.
Responsibilities
- Contacts patients; schedules appointments for consultations, agency meetings and/or diagnostic tests.
- Collects and organizes data required for statistical reports and completes reports, as required.
- Attends and participates in meetings as appropriate.
- Sets-up files and maintains records.
- Provides incoming and in-process orientation.
- Based on position, may be required to provide bi-lingual translation and/or guidance.
- Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
