Program Specialist

BronxWorks•Bronx, NY

12d

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 offers HIV and Hepatitis C rapid testing, community health education groups, and linkage to care and referrals. The Program Specialist provides direct services and prevention education to clients living with HIV/AIDS and people at high risk of contracting HIV, sexually transmitted illnesses, and Hepatitis C. The role manages a caseload, conducts testing and outreach, coordinates referrals and services, facilitates evidence-based interventions, and supports food delivery and distribution. The position requires commuting within the Bronx and driving an agency medical van to testing and outreach locations.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Valid New York State driver's license is required.
Proficiency in modern business communications, including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, fax, 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 of time.
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 is preferred.
One year of experience conducting HIV rapid testing and Hepatitis C rapid testing is preferred; training will be provided.
Bachelor's degree preferred.
Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
Food Protection Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services and prevention education to clients living with HIV/AIDS and people at high risk of contracting 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 person for inquiries concerning clients.
Facilitate evidence-based interventions, including Healthy Conversations, Healthy Relationships, and VOICES/VOCES.
Educate clients about PrEP and PEP and provide referrals to individuals in need of 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 the 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; 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 the supervisor monthly.
Perform additional duties as assigned.