Prevention Advocate
1 month ago
About the Role
As a Prevention Advocate for our Syringe Services Program, you will play a vital role in helping reduce the transmission of HIV and Hepatitis C in our community. Our program follows the Harm Reduction model, which calls for the non-judgmental, non-coercive provision of services and resources to people who use drugs and the communities in which they live in order to assist them in reducing attendant harm.
Key Responsibilities
- Participate in syringe exchange on site and out in the community, providing sterile syringes and properly disposing of used ones.
- Conduct HIV and Hepatitis C testing and counseling, educating clients on safer injection practices, overdose prevention, and ways to reduce harm to themselves and those around them.
- Ensure newly diagnosed HIV+ and/or Hep C+ clients are referred and linked to medical services.
- Engage in outreach providing our Syringe Services Program to people experiencing homelessness, creating and maintaining relationships with various stakeholders to provide information regarding our services.
- Seek clients and provide referrals to services offered by our program.
- Support and develop culturally appropriate education and outreach materials, building and maintaining a contact network of agencies and local community members to expand the Syringe Services Program.
- Perform other duties, including reviewing and completing data collection forms, compiling data for monthly reports, and helping co-workers in any other duties assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Social Work or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Skills in providing individualized HIV health education, HIV testing and counseling, and Hepatitis C testing.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and antibody testing, PrEP and PEP, community resources, Hepatitis C and STD knowledge, harm reduction, and syringe exchange.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a group, maintaining cooperative working relationships.
- Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, discussing sensitive matters in a non-judgmental manner.
About UCLA Health
UCLA Health is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to people in need with compassion, dignity, and respect. We believe that the professional and clinical environments are enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together.
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