Outreach Specialist - Full-time

pstronguBASIC FUNCTION/u/strong:nbsp; Thenbsp;Outreach Specialist is responsible for the key funded program activities of testing for HIV/STIs to eligible priority populations as indicated in the contract statement of work and program requirements. Staff is to ensure that HIV Prevention services are provided in a culturally responsive and sensitive manner to all eligible person according to the specific requirements detailed per funding opportunity and align goals and objectives of the national HIV/STD Strategy and the Texas HIV Plan.nbsp;Outreach Specialist travels within assigned metro or rural areas and provides HIV, Syphilis, HCV testing and education. Assists clients with service referrals as needed./p pnbsp;nbsp;/p pstronguMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/u/strong:/p ol liHigh school diploma or equivalent and a minimum of one-year experience in community outreach working with target population of grant./li liPrefer bilingual Spanish and previous experience working with Hispanic, African American, and LGBTQ populations./li liProficiency in the use of social media, computer and Microsoft Office/365; Word, Excel, PowerPoint./li liMust be willing to be fingerprinted and pass background check./li /ol pstronguPRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES/u/strongstrong:/strong/p ol liImplement focused Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) / Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) / Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Testing in Non-Traditional Settings./li liEngage individuals and communities most vulnerable to HIV and provide HIV, STI, and HCV testing, comprehensive prevention services and Linkage to Care for people living with HIV./li liProvide comprehensive services as approved in contract for a full STI panel, including viral hepatitis (if the Client meets eligibility criteria; see CDC guidance for eligibility criteria Viral Hepatitis Guidelines and Recommendations | NPIN (cdc.gov), sexual and drug use history, prevention education, access to partner services, and disclosure support./li liMust implement projects to prevent the onset and reduce HIV, STIs, Hep C, Communicable Diseases, substance abuse and mental health disparities./li liMust work to engage in the required grant model, a community-driven model designed to build a community's capacity to address health disparities through mobilization efforts./li liWill assist in implementation of community-level interventions aimed to improve health by changing community norms and attitudes, community awareness, and community behavior of priority populations and/or system interventions that aim to improve health by changing policies, health system/organizational practices, and power structures./li liMust strengthen community involvement in prevention efforts by increasing a sense of community ownership, participation, and collaboration in prevention activities at various community sites which can include educational systems such as; colleges, training schools and other schools./li liIncrease local coordination and collaboration among community members, groups, organizations, and sectors (e.g., private business, public institutions);/li /ol ol start="9" liIncreasing community awareness, support, education, and dialogue./li liCreate an environment in which people of color, LGBTQ individuals, youth,and other marginalized populations are empowered./li liMust submit required data on project activities and client contacts using systems and formats specified by Supervisor/Manager/Director./li liMust work with project team to assess needs, resources and/or practices prior to implementation of the proposed interventions./li liMust work with project team to develop a plan that summarizes major activities with milestones and goals and are responsible for monitoring and reporting on progress./li liMust lead and maintain mechanisms for community or stakeholder engagement, such as community advisory boards./li liMust work with project team to carry out planned activities as indicated in project plan and conduct periodicnbsp; nbsp; nbsp; assessments of progress that follows a formal evaluation plan./li liMust follow general and specific requirements of statement of work for awarded project, agency policies, and procedures./li liShall complete all required trainings as indicated in contract which includes, but not limited to program reporting systems, data security, quality assurance, monitoring, program planning, policies, and protocols/li liAnd other duties as assigned/li /ol pstrong style="font-size: 10pt;"uPHYSICAL AND MENTAL REQUIREMENTS/u/strong/p ul liExcellent oral and written communication skills/li liPublic speaking skills and comfortable working with groups, both small and large/li liProficiency in the use of social media, Microsoft Office applications/li liProven ability to establish effective working relationships with all levels of management, staff and volunteers/li liStrong organizational (time management), analytical, and problem-solving skills/li liMust be able to work well independently and as a member of a team/li liKnowledge of local HIV/STD/Hep C, FQHCrsquo;s, ATOD stakeholders, initiatives, and plans/li /ul pstronguWORK ENVIRONMENT: /u/strongnbsp;Office and work in the community/p pstrongunbsp;/u/strong/p pstronguWORK SCHEDULE: /u/strongThis position is nonexempt and is eligible for overtime. Typical hours are Monday through Friday 8am-5pm. On occasion, you may be asked to work evenings as required or necessary. On occasion, you may be asked to participate in special events that may occur on the weekend./p pnbsp;/p pstronguOccupational Risk Exposure/u/strong: Medium risk/p