Prevention Training Specialist, Substance Use Programs

APLA Health•Long Beach, CA

1d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Program Manager of Substance Use Programs, the Prevention Training Specialist, Substance Use Programs focuses on the recruitment of MSM who use methamphetamine into the APLA Health’s Party Wise Program. The Prevention Training Specialist implements strategies and interventions designed to educate persons who use/abuse crystal methamphetamine on harm reduction methods. The Prevention Training Specialist also ensures that the program is coordinated with APLA Health’s harm reduction philosophy and larger health education goals.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a human service-related field or one year experience working with gay and non-gay identified African American and Latino MSM and transgender individuals who use or abuse substances.
Experience in outreach, community organizing and in conducting educational training.
Familiarity with substance use/abuse challenges and harm-reduction strategies.
Training and/or experience working in HIV prevention and health education/health promotion, substance abuse treatment and program development.
Must possess a valid California driver's license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a nonprofit environment preferred
specific training/experience with HIV and other health related issues preferred

Responsibilities

Recruit members of the target population into group level interventions focused on substance use harm-reduction and HIV and STD Prevention.
Assist in the development and facilitation of in-person and virtual workshops/trainings to members of the target demographic.
Implement contingency management, which includes the following: recruitment of participants via formal and informal outreach strategies, monitoring urine sample collection, recording of test results, distribution of incentives, and retention of participants throughout the intervention.
Gather and update data for the Party Wise Referral Guide, which provides the target populations and other community stakeholders with links to HIV testing, STD screening/treatment, substance abuse intervention/treatment, and mental health services as well as other health education related areas.
Work with stakeholders and community partners familiar with the needs of the target demographic to create a network of care opportunities that include, mental health providers, substance abuse counselors, treatment centers, advanced harm reduction programs, and linkage opportunities that will better the lives of persons using crystal methamphetamine.
Coordinate the design and layout of promotional materials used in the marketing of program activities and offerings.
Monitor, update, and sustain program visibility on social media platforms, specifically Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
Assist in the dissemination of lessons learned by assisting in the development of abstracts for presentations at professional meetings, local conferences and community forums.
Ensure culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
Supervise volunteers and peer health educators, as necessary.
Attend community/public meetings, as necessary.
Prepare quantitative and qualitative reports as assigned.