Outreach Specialist (Part-Time)

Career Opportunities @Phmc•Philadelphia, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Part-Time Outreach Specialist is a position within the Philadelphia Hepatitis Outreach Project (PHOP). This individual will conduct street and venue outreach throughout Philadelphia in targeted communities in partnership with other members of the HCV Street Outreach team. The focus will be on areas where there is a high level of drug trafficking and other high-risk activity to identify substance-involved women and/or men at risk for viral Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS. The main responsibility of this position is to identify and address barriers to sustained HCV treatment adherence through education, screening, behavioral health service, and linkage to treatment for individuals throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED required
At least two years of experience in public health or social service-related work
At least two years of experience working with diverse populations, low-income individuals, and individuals from different religious backgrounds
Strong community outreach skills
Ability to collaborate in a team environment
Strong oral and written communication skills
Strong ability to communicate with programs within and outside of the PHMC network
Demonstrated ability to work with substance-involved individuals
Knowledge of substance use and abuse
Knowledge of viral Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS
Knowledge of public health, social services, resources, and agencies in the community
Knowledge of Hepatitis education, screening, and group facilitation
Familiarity with the project’s target area and population

Nice To Haves

Associate degree
Bilingual skills

Responsibilities

Adhere to identified Street Outreach Safety Protocols in conducting street outreach activities.
Organize and conduct community health fairs and facilitate educational workshops and presentations throughout the community.
Interview individuals and document demographic, substance use, and health information as required by program protocols.
Link individuals to substance treatment and primary health care.
Follow up with participants who have been screened and are in need of linkage to primary or specialized health care or substance use treatment services.
Make and track referrals for identified program participants within the PHMC Client Registry System.
Travel throughout the city of Philadelphia.
Meet or exceed specified outreach productivity targets as specified by program funders and/or PHMC program managers.
Document all required program and participant demographic information into the PHMC Client Registry System within 72 hours of outreach or contact.
May be required to work some evenings and/or weekends to support program activities