Peer Educator - RAP

Community Healthcare Network Inc • New York, NY

8h • $0 - $22

About The Position

The Peer Educator conducts community and door-to-door outreach in designated areas to meet program grant targets. The role provides general risk-reduction information, referrals to health and support services, and HIV/AIDS educational materials and condoms. The Peer Educator also participates in community health events, training, in-services, and peer support activities, and documents outreach and reports activities to the Community Health Educator. Client confidentiality and privacy must be respected.

Requirements

• First-hand experience and understanding of issues related to living with HIV/AIDS.
• Basic computer proficiency.
• Good verbal, analytical, and written communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize.
• Ability to work as part of a team with peers and providers in clinical settings.
• Respect for individuals' rights to make their own decisions about medical care.
• Ability to communicate easily and maintain a cordial manner with people from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Conduct community outreach and door-to-door outreach in targeted areas identified by the Program Manager to meet grant targets.
• Represent the agency at community health events and fairs.
• Refer clients to appropriate health and support services in the community, including making appointments at CHN clinic sites.
• Facilitate related services for health center patients and CHN staff while respecting confidentiality and privacy.
• Identify community resources and contact relevant agencies.
• Escort clients to necessary services when appropriate.
• Document clients reached through outreach and report this information to the Community Health Educator.
• Participate in training, in-services, and peer educator support activities.
• Distribute HIV/AIDS educational literature and condoms to clients and agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Retirement plans
• Employee assistance programming
• Access to healthcare professionals and benefits supporting growth and development
• Supportive interdisciplinary team culture

What This Job Offers

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