Health Education and Outreach Specialist - Los Angeles, United States - Mens Health Foundation

Mens Health Foundation

Verified Company

Los Angeles, United States

6 days ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Are you in search of a fulfilling and meaningful position? Do you want to work for an organization that promotes growth and development?

Here at Men's Health Foundation, we envision a world where inequity and stigma do not separate people from healthcare.

"Reimagining Healthcare" is our commitment to affirming the unique experience of every patient. We prioritize our patients' evolving needs and strive to help each patient feel comfortable, understood, and respected.

Why Men's Health Foundation?
Men's Health Foundation is seeking compassionate, mission-driven individuals.

We believe that by reimagining how healthcare is delivered, we can help create greater health equity for those most at risk, breaking down barriers to care.

We welcome all backgrounds, gender identities, and expressions.

_ We recognize our staff as the heart of our organization and seek to provide a __generous and competitive benefits package_
_ to support our employee's well-being

We offer the following:
_

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and LTD insurance _(may be eligible on the 1st of the month following date of hire)_
11 Paid Holidays + 1 mental health day
401(k) Retirement plan _(may be eligible for employer matching up to 5% following completion of 90th day of employment)_
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
40 hours of sick pay _(following completion of 90th day of employment)_
120 hours of PTO accrued within the 1st year of employment

Overview

Under the direct supervision of the SoCal Club Director, the Health Education Specialist conducts education, recruitment, and referrals to Black and Latino gay/bisexual men ages for services at SoCal Club and provides eligible individuals with prevention services and HIV testing services.

The Health Education strategy will include social media education, recruitment, online activities on multiple social media platforms (such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Zoom), public events in the community and at the SoCal Club, and referrals to prevention and medical services.

HIV testing will occur at the SoCal Club, located at 8601 S Broadway, Los Angeles.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
(This list may not include all the duties assigned.)

In collaboration with the Director of SoCal Club, implement an educational strategy to increase awareness of the SoCal Club among black and Latino gay/bisexual men years of age
In collaboration with the Clinic Manager, South LA, implement an HIV testing strategy to increase awareness of the SoCal Club among black and Latino gay/bisexual men years of age
Serve as a public face for the SoCal Club, communicating a confident, sexpositive approach to health care for gay and bisexual men of color.
Participate in community events and meetings to recruit clients, identify resources, and build partnerships.
Perform recruitment duties as needed, including visiting partner organizations, canvassing communities, mailers, social media, etc.
Effectively communicate the Men's Health Foundation (MHF) services and programming and the MHF model to support participant goals around holistic health care.
Support MHF Program Managers in implementing recruitment and enrollment strategies and benchmarks to ensure enrollment goals per program.
Capture, document and track all client recruitment activities in program/department database.
Track recruitment outcomes in support of program goals and the strategic growth plan.
Participate in program and organizational meetings and activities.
Other duties may be assigned, as required.

Qualifications:

Bright, outgoing personality and an ability to proactively engage community members in person and across various media/social media platforms.
High school diploma required, or GED completed. Bachelor's degree preferred.
Two years of experience working with direct client services in a nonprofit setting or outreach/engagement in the private sector for a comparable population demographic.
Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills.
Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills.
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
Bilingual/Spanish preferred.
Strong commitment to the Mission and Vision of Men's Health Foundation
Demonstrated ability to provide services to people of diverse races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, nationalities, economic backgrounds, religions, ages, Englishspeaking abilities, immigration status, housing status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

Company Requirements:

Must be able to pass a preemployment drug test, physical, and a background check to include a 7year criminal, 10year SSN & employer history reference check.
Must be able to provide proof of COVID19 vaccination on the first day of work.
Excellent interpersonal skills.