As an Outreach Specialist you will be a liaison for infectious and chronic disease prevention and education for the community. Duties will include conducting outreach events, HIV and Hepatitis C (HCV) testing, and conducting HIV/AIDS, HCV and Sexually Transmitted Infection prevention and awareness activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Conduct HIV and Hepatitis C Testing on assigned clinic days, Mobile Testing Unit and outreach as scheduled for populations of focus.

2. Design and implement educational sessions and program activities to promote health in the areas of HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Sexually Transmitted Infections and related conditions and social determinants of health.

3. Participate in outreach events for testing, community education, and HIV awareness.

4. Regular communication with other departments for continuity of care and referrals.

5. Network with other agencies for referrals.

6. Complete Post-Test Education sessions for eligible clients.

7. Readily available to engage and educate the community on chronic and infectious disease, not limited to HIV and STD’s.

8. Provide health educational expertise in the forms of presentations, informational table events and overall outreach in the community.

9. Provide tailored and culturally sensitive educational materials for youth, minorities, the LGTBQ community, and people who use drugs.

10. Work collaboratively with other LGBTQ and allied agencies for outreach aimed at building organizational capacity.

11. Recruit, screen, and enroll individuals for health education programs.

12. Collect and organize outreach data from intervention volunteers/peers for reporting.

13. Maintains accurate records through data entry and monthly reporting and participates in annual grant meetings and audits.

14. Submit program reports to Data Collection Specialist and Director as required.

15. Attend community-based meetings as assigned.

16. Attend regular Health Education and staff development meetings.

17. Works with supervisor and Development/Marketing department on promotion of events and outreach materials.

18. Assist in other functions or duties in the department as needed.

19. Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement/Quality Assurance activities and initiatives.

20. All other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of HIPAA privacy and security rules
• Knowledge of the basics of HIV transmission, disease process and prevention.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
• Ability to make public presentations.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to work with diverse populations

Software Access

Microsoft Office

CAREWare

HADIS

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree and at least one year experience in outreach, recruiting, public health, communication, or social work.

1 year HIV testing, outreach experience, APS certification or Substance Use prevention experience preferred.

Bilingual preferred

Special Note: Must maintain a current Alabama Driver’s License. Occasional evening and weekend work is required.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28,000.00 - $39,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you fully vaccinated for COVID-19?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• HIV: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: One location

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