Outreach Specialist

Housing Works • Brooklyn, NY

6d • $22 - $23

About The Position

The Outreach Specialist will support the implementation of the Enhanced Distribution of Safer Sex Products Among Priority Populations in New York City (CON) contract. This role focuses on recruiting, onboarding, and maintaining Non-Traditional Sites (NTS) in Brooklyn to expand community access to safer sex materials. The Outreach Specialist will conduct outreach events, maintain distribution networks, and provide sexual health and harm reduction education to priority populations. As a frontline ambassador for Housing Works, the Outreach Specialist promotes HIV/STI prevention, sexual wellness, and harm reduction principles while building relationships with community stakeholders and ensuring compliance with NYC DOHMH protocols and reporting requirements

Requirements

• High School diploma/equivalent
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25–30 lbs. of program supplies between sites as needed.
• Ability to stand, walk, and travel between program locations.
• Knowledge of HIV health education and risk reduction
• Knowledge of PrEP/PEP and HIV treatment in communities with barriers to accessing care
• Strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations of this service category
• Sensitivity to the needs of culturally and linguistically diverse patients and employee population
• Familiar with issues pertaining to homelessness, substance use, harm reduction, mental illness, transgender healthcare, and LGBT youth

Nice To Haves

• 2-Year degree in Human Service, Liberal Arts (Preferred)
• Bi-Lingual (Fluent Spanish Speaking Preferred)
• Demonstrated ability to build the trust and respect of clients, staff, colleagues, external contacts, and other Housing Works members

Responsibilities

• Non-Traditional Site (NTS) Recruitment & Safer Sex Product Distribution Recruit, onboard, and maintain Non-Traditional Sites (NTS) in high-priority Brooklyn ZIP codes using NYC DOHMH talking points.
• Deliver a minimum of 100 safer sex products to 140 active NTS partners per month (35 per week).
• Submit required NTS documentation, including signed agreements, timestamped photos, and business cards.
• Conduct routine spot checks to ensure site compliance with NYC DOHMH safer sex distribution protocols.
• Maintain distribution logs and ensure timely data entry in NYC DOHMH’s online reporting system.
• Outreach & Community Engagement Plan, coordinate, and participate in outreach events across New York City.
• Engage priority populations at non-traditional venues (e.g., sex parties, raves, pop-up events, nightlife venues).
• Participate in community events such as health fairs, LGBTQ+ events, and testing events to engage at-risk clients and promote Housing Works services.
• Identify high-foot-traffic areas in Brooklyn, Manhattan, and the Bronx to expand outreach reach and visibility.
• HIV Prevention & Testing Provide HIV prevention education, including harm reduction messaging and PrEP/PEP awareness.
• Conduct rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing in accordance with NYC DOHMH guidelines and Housing Works protocols.
• Complete all required testing documentation, encounters, logs, and follow-up steps per contract standards.
• Linkage to Services & Navigation Refer individuals to Housing Works Behavioral Health Services, Medical Services, Housing Services, and other internal programs.
• Provide warm hand-offs and ensure clients are linked to appropriate care, prevention, or support resources.
• Documentation & Reporting Maintain accurate and timely documentation of all outreach interactions, NTS visits, testing encounters, and referrals.
• Complete required reporting according to DOHMH and contract standards.
• Ensure compliance with data accuracy, quality assurance expectations, and confidentiality protocols.
• Other functions that may be required with this position include: Participate in department activities such as Care Coordination meetings, YPS Department meetings, and others as assigned Participate in Housing Works advocacy events Assist other YPS programs & staff as needed Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• We have three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from based on your priorities and budget. Housing Works covers most of the plan; you pay a portion, based on your salary.
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year.
• We offer employees an educational benefit. This money is available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED