- Prefer at least one year of experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS. Prefer one year of experience doing HIV rapid testing and Hepatitis C rapid testing, although training will be provided.
- Minimum Qualifications High School Diploma. BA preferred.
- Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
- Proficiency in modern business communications, including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, and facsimile and copier equipment.
- Valid NYS Driver's License is REQUIRED
- Provide direct services and prevention education clients living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH/A) and people who are at high risk for contracting HIV, sexually transmitted illnesses (STI's) and Hepatitis C, including people engaging in high-risk sexual behavior and intravenous drug users.
- Manage a caseload
- Administer HIV and HCV Testing
- Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site
- Act as a program contact person for inquiries concerning clients
- Help to support paraprofessional in their learning
- Facilitate evidence-based interventions, including, Safer Sex in the City and VOICES/VOCES.
- Provide education and increase awareness about PrEP and PEP and provide referrals to individuals in need of this service.
- Coordinate client services with other social services, mental health, medical and other providers.
- Drive agency medical van to specified testing and outreach locations for the purpose of conducting testing and outreach responsibilities
- Fill vehicle with gas when needed.
- Notify supervisor of vehicle maintenance problems as they arise.
- Refer and link clients to medical provider
- Complete intake, risk assessment, service plan development, referral, advocacy, and counseling.
- Conduct Outreach.
- Prepare and conduct educational workshops and presentations.
- Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals.
- Provide weekly and monthly reports
- Report to, and meet with supervisor monthly
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
- Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills
- Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods
- Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
- Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time
- Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required
- Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents
- Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation
- Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather
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Job DescriptionBronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 60 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health, and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.
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BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions, and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact
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