Prevention and Outreach Assistant

Matthew 25 AIDS Services • Bowling Green, KY

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About The Position

The Prevention and Outreach Assistant networks and schedules outreach events in the counties Matthew 25 serves and identifies strategic community partners in nonprofit and professional healthcare settings. The role promotes HIV/AIDS education and Matthew 25’s services at community events and in small-group settings. It also provides counseling and testing services at times and locations where there is a high probability of identifying people living with HIV (PLWH).

The position delivers educational activities to help clients reduce their risk of HIV infection. These include individual HIV prevention education, information about treatment as prevention and PrEP for clients and partners, group interventions, basic health and health-service education to support informed decisions, treatment-adherence education, and information about health coverage options.

Requirements

• Associate degree (two-year); a bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience working in a nonprofit organization or a strong desire to work in a service-driven environment.
• 100% commitment to Matthew 25’s mission, vision, and values.
• Flexibility to serve a large geographic area in Kentucky, which may require travel.
• Ability to pass a drug screen and background test.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.

Responsibilities

• Network and schedule outreach events in the counties served.
• Identify strategic community partners in nonprofit and professional healthcare settings.
• Promote HIV/AIDS education and Matthew 25’s services at community events and in small-group settings.
• Provide counseling and testing services at times and locations where there is a high probability of identifying people living with HIV.
• Provide individual HIV prevention education, including treatment as prevention and PrEP for clients and partners.
• Conduct group interventions.
• Educate clients about basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions.
• Educate clients about treatment adherence and health coverage options.

Benefits

• Competitive pay reflecting skills and experience.
• At least 17 days of paid time off.
• 12 paid holidays.
• No required overtime.
• Comprehensive health coverage with three medical plan options.
• Vision insurance.
• Dental insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-sponsored continuing education and development programs.
• Retirement plan with company matching up to 4%.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness options.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree