Outreach Specialist (Behavioral health, HIV, Hepatitis): Harlem United

Outreach Specialist (Behavioral health, HIV, Hepatitis)

Outreach GPRA Specialist – Job – Harlem United Community AIDS Center
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Under the umbrella of the Recovery Support Services program, this position provides an opportunity to work with a SAMSHA funded program that offers an array of substance abuse screenings, assessments, group and individual counseling sessions, integrated testing services, case management, referrals, and care coordination. Clients will work in collaboration with staff to develop appropriate individualized recovery plans that draw on clients’ strengths, desires and needs. Harlem United will ensure that services are stage-appropriate, will continue to monitor clients’ progress and remain flexible and be able to adapt to the needs of individuals.

The primary purpose of the Targeted Capacity Expansion Program is to facilitate the development and expansion of culturally competent and effective community-based treatment systems for substance use and co-occurring substance use and mental health disorders within racial and ethnic minority communities that have highest HIV prevalence rates. The program aims to reduce the impact of behavioral health problems, reduce HIV risk and incidence, and increase access to treatment for individuals with co-occurring behavioral health, HIV, and Hepatitis conditions.

Education and Certification Requirements

High School/GED diploma, and/or substance abuse experience is preferred. C.A.S.A.C. certification a plus. Knowledge and experience with substance abuse treatment with city and state service agencies, as well as, local policies of NYC affecting people living with AIDS and the services that serve them. Bi-lingual (English-Spanish) a necessity.

Essential Job Functions

The following duties are mandatory requirements of the job: GPRA Intake and Follow-up

• Effectively screen and enroll clients into the program by way of SAMHSA’s GPRA assessment (usually comprised of two interviews) as well as conduct follow-up field visits to ensure that those eligible clients, many of whom may have become disengaged from services, complete a 2^nd GPRA interview 6 months later.
• Link clients to supportive services such as integrated counseling and testing, substance use, mental health, and wrap-around services both within the agency and externally.
• Travel to conduct outreach services throughout the NYC boroughs, as needed, with the goals to:

1. Network with community-based agencies to build successful collaborative partnerships;
2. Conduct presentations with the goal to expand the collaborative branch of the program; and
3. Enroll potential clients into program.

Other Responsibilities

The following duties are to be performed as assigned by the supervisor:

• Attend data driven and clinical supervision, as well as departmental, divisional and staff meetings
• Ensure files are up to date and accurate
• Flexibility required, must be willing to flex schedule to work evenings and/or weekends on an as needed basis

Special Skills and Knowledge

In addition to the above-listed job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses the following:

• Preferred Bilingual (Spanish and English) with proven capacity to speak and write in Spanish;
• Must enjoy working in the field and manage changing situations;
• Proven background in working with disadvantaged communities;
• Highly knowledgeable in the areas of HIV and substance use;
• Creative skills and have a Make-It-Work attitude; and
• Highly knowledgeable in using the technology tools to develop the scope of the program and to locate individuals, as needed.

How to apply