Part-Time Outreach Specialist

4 weeks ago

Philadelphia, United States PHMC Full time

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PROGRAM: Philadelphia Hepatitis Outreach Project (PHOP)

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The part-time Outreach Specialist will conduct street and venue outreach throughout Philadelphia in targeted communities in partnership with other members of the HCV Street Outreach team. The focus will be on areas where there are high levels of drug trafficking and other high-risk activity to identify substance-involved women and/or men at risk for viral Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS. The Outreach Specialist’s primary responsibility will be to identify and address barriers to sustained HCV treatment adherence through education, screening, behavioral health service, and linkage to treatment for individuals throughout the city of Philadelphia.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Adhere to identified Street Outreach Safety Protocols in conducting street outreach activities.
  • Organize and conduct community health fairs and facilitation of educational workshops and presentations throughout the community.
  • Interview individuals and document demographic, substance use, and health information as required by program protocols.
  • Link individuals to substance use treatment and primary health care.
  • Follow up with participants who are screened and in need of linkages to primary or specialized health care or substance use treatment services.
  • Make and track referrals for identified program participants within the PHMC Client Registry System.
  • Travel throughout the city of Philadelphia.
  • Meet or exceed specified outreach productivity targets as specified by program funders and/or PHMC program managers.
  • Document all required program and participant demographic information in the PHMC Client Registry System (CRS) within 72 hours of outreach or contact.
SKILLS:
  • Strong community outreach skills
  • Ability to collaborate in a team environment
  • Strong communication skills with programs within and outside of the PHMC network
  • Experience working with the substance-involved individuals
  • May be required to work an evening and/or a weekend to support program activities
  • Knowledge of substance use and abuse
  • Knowledge of viral Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS
  • Knowledge of public health, social service, resources, and agencies in the community
  • Knowledge of Hepatitis education, screening, and group facilitation
  • Familiarity with the project’s target area and population
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • High school diploma or GED
  • At least two years of community outreach or locating experience


PAY GRADE: 14

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