Outreach Intervention Specialist

2 months ago

Lake Worth, United States Compass LGBTQ Community Center Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Position: Outreach Intervention Specialist - Bilingual (Spanish)
Classification: Full-time, non-exempt
Date Updated: June 2024
Reports to: Director of HIV Prevention and Education
Purpose: The purpose of the Outreach Intervention Specialist is to promote progress
towards consistent HIV Prevention through community mobilization, distribution of
materials, and risk reduction supplies.
Essential Job Functions:
● Using community-level interventions, such as Peers Reaching Out and Modeling
Intervention Strategies (PROMISE) and Social Networking Strategies (SNS), to
collect preliminary Community Identification Data (CID): Identify and recruit
focus population for HIV prevention interventions, programs and services
● Responsible for recruiting & managing volunteer peer advocates, recruiting
PROMISE storytellers, and SNS role models.
● Facilitate Entourage, Compass' Young Adult Program, with messaging related to
HIV prevention, harm reduction, and LGBTQ+ health equity
● Provide HIV/AIDS education and risk reduction to priority populations
● Maintain public awareness and involvement
● Maintain knowledge of additional social and support services provided by other
agencies in Palm Beach County (Area 9)
● Assist in HIV Education sessions
● Attend administrative and department meetings
● Maintain knowledge of HIV/AIDS Statistics county, state, and nationwide
● Maintain knowledge of PrEP, nPEP, and DoxyPEP
● Provide Counseling, Testing, and Linkage (CTL) services as needed
● Complete data entry for high risk clients and community events in secure
databases
● Provide support assistance to FLDOH Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS)
● Provide basic non-clinical linkage-to-care and patient navigation for individuals
seeking PrEP/nPEP as a practical prevention tool
● Assess potential barriers to care and the impact of HIV stigma with rapid HIV
testing clients and those newly diagnosed living with HIV and re-engaging
clients
● Conduct assessments for high risk negative clients and provide linkage services
to PrEP and nPEP

● Organize the planning and deployment of a creative media plan to educate the
public about HIV risk and PrEP/nPEP options. Utilize editorial content, paid
advertising, PSAs and social media platforms to raise awareness
● Utilize internal referral system for internal linkage between programs and for
new/incoming community members.
● Coordinate outreach across Palm Beach County with a focus on priority
populations served according to the deliverables.
● Work collaboratively with other departments at Compass to expand outreach
efforts and increase awareness of Compass services in the community.
● Evaluate outreach locations and events for effectiveness for future outreach
strategy.
● Complete any other tasks assigned
● Maintain confidentiality by securing the doors, offices, and any client-identifying
information
● Maintain client and constituent confidentiality as outlined in the employee
Policies and Procedures, confidentiality laws and policies are subject to frequent
change by local, state and federal entities
● Relationships:
○ Within Organization: The Outreach Intervention Specialist will
maintain ongoing communication with the Prevention team and
exchange information, ideas, concerns, and utilize
problem-solving techniques.
○ Outside Organization: The Outreach Intervention Specialist will
maintain ongoing contact with members of affiliated agencies;
establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with
city, county, state and federal agencies and other related
groups.
Qualifications
● BA/BS in health education, cultural studies, human services, social services or
related fields. (Year-for-year experience in community health education
development and implementation may be substituted.)
● Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish proficiently
● Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and sensitivity to the needs and realities of people
living with HIV.
● Attend HIV specific trainings to include PROMISE, Social Networking Strategies
(SNS), HIV/AIDS 500/501 updates, cultural competency, and other applicable
trainings
● Abide by all state, health district and agency policies regarding confidentiality of
patient information

● Cooperates as a team member
● Possesses problem solving and decision making abilities
● Good counseling skills
● Strong work ethic
● Familiarity with current HIV/STI programs
● Must have flexibility with regard to work hours as some nights and weekends are
required.
● Candidates having a shared identity with the population served, stemming from
personal experience will be given strong consideration.
Physical and Mobility Requirements:
● Position requires occasional travel in the local area. Must have reliable
transportation.
● Ability to be mobile or sit for long periods of time throughout the day.
● Ability to occasionally lift supplies and outreach materials 25 pounds/or less
Expectations: All employees will support the organization's mission, vision, and values
by exhibiting the following behaviors: professionalism, excellence and competence,
collaboration, innovation, respect individuality of others, commitment to our
community, accountability, and ownership of actions and decisions. All employees will
demonstrate support of the organization through commitment to policy, safety and
security, and compliance. All employees are expected to participate in organization
events and support organization program operations.

Non-Discrimination Statement:
Compass does not discriminate against employees or clients on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin,
age, disability, marital status, familial status, HIV status or any other characteristic
protected by Federal and State law. A non-discrimination clause concerning
employment opportunity is incorporated in the Employee Policy and Procedure Manual.
Compass will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans
with Disabilities Act of 1990.

Applicants must provide a cover letter and resume.



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