Job | Outreach Specialist (Hep C) Ali Forney Center

Outreach Specialist (Hep C) Ali Forney Center

Outreach Specialist

Posted by on: September 19, 2012 Posted by: Ali Forney Center

The Outreach Specialist is responsible for performing direct street outreach to clients and organizational outreach to community providers in order to connect clients to needed services through a referral process, escorting clients, reconnecting clients to their case managers, and identifying new clients and connecting them to AFC, and connecting to clients on the internet via social networking sites.

The position will require collaboration with street outreach team to actively engage young people on the street and at places where our clients congregate in order to connect them in services. Position will provide Internet based outreach by using social marketing websites to inform youth of AFC services and educate youth around HIV/STI/HCV prevention. They will cultivate relationships with community-based organizations and coalitions by attending community events and by facilitating informational groups for our targeted population at other organizations. Position will represent the Ali Forney Center at community and provider meetings; escort clients to case management appointments; attend weekly treatment planning meeting, Day Center staff meeting, AFC clinical meeting, and individual supervision.

The position will also require compiling data for monthly reports and other statistical purposes. High School Diploma or equivalency required. Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs and comfort with Internet navigating software. Strong communication skills. Cultural consciousness and competency required. General knowledge of HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted infection harm reduction strategies. Superior knowledge of outreach on social marketing sites a plus. At least two years of direct work with LGBT youth. Bilingual speaker preferred. Must be able to work night and weekend hours. Must possess a valid NYS Driver’s License, minimum of (5) years driving experience as well as submit to a driving records check.

How to apply

Interested candidates should email resume and letter of interest to:jobs@aliforneycenter.org No phone calls, please

See original post on Idealist: http://www.idealist.org/view/job/smZpWcpD9GBD/

Last Updated on December 17, 2017 by HepFree NYC