Program Specialist -
About The Position
BronxWorks Positive Living provides services to improve the well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted illnesses, and Hepatitis C. The program also provides rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing, community health education groups, and linkage to care and referrals. The Program Specialist provides direct services and prevention education, manages a client caseload, administers testing, coordinates referrals, and conducts outreach and educational activities. The role also includes driving an agency medical van to testing and outreach locations and assisting with food deliveries and food package distribution.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Valid New York State driver's license.
- Proficiency in modern business communications, including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, facsimile, and copier equipment.
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods.
- Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
- Ability to commute within the Bronx.
Nice To Haves
- At least one year of experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS.
- One year of experience conducting rapid HIV and Hepatitis C testing; training will be provided.
- Bachelor's degree.
- Bilingual English/Spanish skills.
- Food Protection Certificate.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct services and prevention education to people living with HIV/AIDS and people at high risk for HIV, sexually transmitted illnesses, and Hepatitis C.
- Manage a caseload.
- Administer HIV and Hepatitis C testing.
- Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site.
- Act as a program contact for inquiries concerning clients.
- Facilitate evidence-based interventions, including Healthy Conversations, Healthy Relationships, and VOICES/VOCES.
- Educate people about PrEP and PEP and provide referrals to individuals who need these services.
- Coordinate client services with social services, mental health, substance use, medical, and other providers through a referral-based program.
- Drive the agency medical van to specified testing and outreach locations.
- Fill the vehicle with gas when needed and notify a supervisor of vehicle maintenance problems.
- Refer and link clients to medical providers.
- Complete intake, risk assessment, service plan development, referrals, advocacy, and counseling.
- Conduct outreach.
- Receive, date, and store food deliveries.
- Pack and distribute food packages to clients.
- Sort food items, stock shelves, check expiration dates, and discard expired items.
- Prepare and conduct educational workshops and presentations.
- Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports.
- Report to and meet with a supervisor monthly.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
