Part-Time Bilingual Infoline Specialist (HIV/STI Info)

AIDS Healthcare Foundation•Atlanta, GA

About The Position

Join the Team – Make A Difference! Work at AID Atlanta, an affiliate of AHF. AID Atlanta, Inc. has been saving and transforming lives since its inception in 1982. The agency is the Southeast’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive AIDS Service Organization. Today, AID Atlanta offers a broad range of services and has grown to be the most comprehensive AIDS service organization in the Southeast. AID Atlanta currently offers HIV/AIDS prevention and care services, including (but not limited to) Primary Care, HIV/STD Screening, PrEP, Community HIV Prevention Programs, Linkage Services, Case Management, and a state-wide Information Hotline. The mission of AID Atlanta is to reduce new HIV infections and improve the quality of life of its clients by breaking barriers and building community. AID Atlanta’s core values: Respect Compassion Service Integrity If you would like to be a part of fostering empowerment in someone’s life, AID Atlanta is the place for you. Schedule: Monday through Friday 10am to 2pm (20/hrs. a week)

Requirements

Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social work, Education or other social service-related program
Experience with the HIV/STI needs of diverse populations.
Experience in counseling, social services delivery, or related field.
Minimum two years’ experience with impacted populations, in particular the Hispanic community.
Considerable knowledge of HIV/STIs and the correct information to dispel myths and misconceptions.
Familiarity with social services delivery systems including community-based organizations, which assist consumers with appropriate services for medical, behavioral health, etc., and general social services.
Experience and sensitivity working with individuals of varying backgrounds and sexual orientations.
Experience working with constituent database and data collection software.
Bilingual in Spanish and English required.

Responsibilities

Establish rapport with callers/clients by answering questions for callers, walk-ins and on-line inquiries in Spanish and English.
To answer inquiries about HIV/STIs and refer consumers to medical, counseling and social services.
To assess needs of Spanish and English-speaking consumers referring to AID Atlanta, the Atlanta EMA, and Georgia for Client Services Case Management and care services.
Establish partnerships through outreach with agencies and providers, especially in the Hispanic community, to include some local travel within the Hispanic Community.
Develop and maintain working relationships with agencies and organizations, and in particular, the Hispanic community partners to advertise the GA AIDS & STI InfoLine throughout the state of Georgia.
Assist the Program Manager with securing Health Fairs and Speakers Bureau requests in Spanish and English.
Assist the Program Manager by attending Health Fairs and speaking at requested Speakers Bureau engagements as needed.
Assist with ongoing research updating the GA AIDS & STI InfoLine’s Database of local and state organizations for medical, behavioral health, dental, and other social services.
Update research and disseminate information on HIV/STIs for staff, interns, and volunteers.
Collect caller, walk-in and email data to enter into the appropriate database.
Provide monthly reporting on demographics and analysis of outcomes.
Attend and participate in required (by the grant and AID Atlanta), scheduled trainings, webinars, onsite and offsite for ongoing staff development.
Other duties as assigned.