Job Details
Job Details
Nonprofit Job in Los Angeles California
Job Description
APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org.
APLA Health is currently seeking an Outreach Worker, Substance Abuse Programs to join our Baldwin Hills location! We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
- Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
- Long Term Disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- 10 Paid Holidays
- 3 Personal Days
- 10 Vacation Days
- 12 Sick Days
- Metro reimbursement or free parking
- Employer Matched 403b Retirement Plan
APLA Health is a National Health Service Corp approved site.
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
Outreach Worker, Substance Abuse Programs
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Outreach Worker, Substance Abuse Programs will ensure the effective and timely development and implementation of health education programming including, but not limited to HIV risk reduction.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Update and organize existing outreach protocols for target population including at least 6-10 monthly outreach activities; maintain an updated list of outreach sites/venues including, but not limited to; clubs/bars; cultural events and other places where target population congregates. Train and supervise Peer Health Educators.
- Assist in the development and implementation of a community mobilization plan targeting outreach venues, evaluation of the program, identification of prevention gaps/opportunities and strategies for addressing these gaps in outreach venues, data entry and other administrative tasks.
- Gather and update data for the Referral Network, which will provide target populations and other community stakeholders with links to HIV testing, STD screening/treatment, substance abuse treatment, mental health services and other health education related areas.
- Assist in the development, design and layout of social marketing materials supporting prevention activities, including but not limited to; program flyers, publicity campaigns, monthly calendars and other materials as needed.
- Serve as speaker/facilitator for trainings, ensuring the provision of culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
- Supervise volunteers as necessary, assist in the preparation of quantitative and qualitative reports as assigned, and attend community/public meetings as necessary.
- Maintain highest level of client confidentiality; follow HIPAA regulations.
- Attend departmental meetings and trainings.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
High school diploma and/or successful completion of GED AND one year’s experience conducting outreach to at-risk populations and have an understanding of psychosocial issues related to HIV/AIDS. Bilingual in Spanish preferred, but not required.
Knowledge of:
Health disparities; spectrum of HIV and STD disease; harm reduction theory; behavior modification theory; human sexuality, substance use and abuse , motivational interviewing techniques; outreach strategies; data management; health and social concerns of diverse populations of gay and non-gay identified MSM; risk reduction theory; principles of social marketing; and venues where the target population congregates, including the Internet.
Ability to:
Work independently; work effectively with diverse staff, volunteers and professionals; work effectively with diverse community stakeholders who may hold a wide range of opinions on gay and non-gay identified MSM; organize stakeholders and engage community building and establish linkages between stakeholders; identify particular goals and objectives with respect to harm reduction; meet frequent, sometimes conflicting deadlines in a rapidly changing environment; respond with sensitivity to social inequities and diverse ethnic groups; maintain confidentiality.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. Must be able to work nights, weekends and occasional irregular hours.
APLA Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To Apply:
Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below: