Health Educator - DYCD (BOOMHEALTH!)

Argus Community, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Argus Community, Inc. is seeking a Health Educator for the DYCD BOOMHEALTH! program in the Bronx, NY. You will deliver high-impact HIV prevention services to LGBTQ youth and young adults ages 16-29, combining education, outreach, and linkage to care.

Under supervision of the Health & Navigation Coordinator and VP of Prevention Programs, you will develop workshops, run drop-in activities, conduct screenings, and report on outcomes to support NHAS goals and data-driven supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Public Health, or related field with at least 2 years HIV education experience.
• Experience with LGBTQ youth and young adults.
• Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STI prevention and testing.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work evenings and some weekends.
• Spanish language skills a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and facilitate virtual and in-person educational workshops.
• Provide education on HIV prevention topics including PrEP, PEP, U=U and testing.
• Create and maintain a monthly activity schedule.
• Participate in trainings and program events.
• Coordinate outreach and reporting to meet NHAS goals.
• Document services and prepare required reports.

Skills

HIV/HCV/STI knowledge

LGBTQ youth experience

Biomedical/High Impact Prevention

Verbal and written communication

Computer skills (MS Word/Outlook/Excel

Spanish language (plus)

Cultural competence

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Public Health

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Word

Outlook

Excel

Job description

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Health Educator - DYCD (BOOMHEALTH!)

Full Time Regular Professional Prevention Center, Bronx, NY, US

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1170

Job Title:DYCD-Health Educator

Job Summary:

Under the direct supervision of the Health & Navigation Coordinator and general guidance from the VP of Prevention Programs, Health Educator provides high-impact HIV prevention services for the BOOM!Health 3rd Avenue Drop-In program. The 3rd Ave Drop-In program is a space created for LGBTQ youth & young adults ages 16-29. Structured and drop-in activities are aimed to create camaraderie, increase self-esteem, connect to care and supportive services and raise awareness and education to help fight stigma around HIV/AIDS. The Health Educator will utilize a status-neutral approach, promote and support integrated and person-centered models of medical and behavioral health care and increase the availability and improve access to culturally and linguistically affirming Prevention Services.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist with the development and facilitation of all virtual & in-person educational workshops for youth & young adults
• Provide affirming and up-to-date education on topics that include, but not limited to condoms and safer sex products, PreP, Emergency PEP, iART, HIV care and treatment, U=U, HIV/STI screening, reproductive health, mental health, substance use and supportive services
• Create and maintain a monthly schedule of activities and workshops.
• Participate in on-going trainings as required
• Implement, facilitate and report on monthly 1 day awareness events that support ETE and NHAS goals
• Lead structured health & wellness HIV prevention based discussions and socialization activities scheduled from the drop in program
• Monitor daily drop in space activity and drop-in client flow, ensure clients adhere to community safety guidelines and program protocols
• Complete Intakes, Comprehensive Behavioral Risk Assessments and validated tools used to screen for mental health and substance use needs (PHQ-9, GAD-7 CRAFFT, CAGE)
• Connect clients to medical and other essential support services as needed
• Attend and participate in virtual & in-person local community events as required
• Maintain and report on the 3rd Avenue FB fan page and other social media outlets for program promotion and education.
• Conduct and document daily wellness checks of drop-in participants utilizing a client-centered service delivery plan that support the client in making their own autonomous choices about their health care, well-being, and sexual health needs
• Conduct HIV testing, counseling and referral services to drop-in program participants
• Submit monthly, bi-annual and annual qualitative & quantitative reports
• Coordinate distribution and tracking of on-site basic needs supplies (ie. Pantry, hygiene kits etc...) with program clients
• Assemble basic needs supplies for weekly distribution.
• Schedule appointments to obtain necessary signature and renewal documents as needed for new and existing clients
• Participate in case conferences with other programs to discuss client barriers and progress.
• Submit and file all documentation of services for charting and reporting purposes as required by program & funder
• Respond, manage and help to de-escalate client issues that may arise from drop-in space
• Report for data driven supervision with Health Coach on weekly basis
• Supervise appointed peer educators for Drop-In programming
• Complete and submit monthly, bi-annual and annual qualitative & quantitative reports
• Other duties as assigned by Department leadership.

Qualifications/Criteria:

• Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STI infection, transmission, prevention; and HIV HCV testing
• Experience working with LGBTQ youth and young adults
• Understanding and experience implementing biomedical and High Impact Prevention strategies and evidence based behavioral interventions
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills and knowledge including MS Word, Outlook, Excel, and other software.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus
• Understanding of culturally diverse needs of various ethnic and socioeconomic groups
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written and communication skills required
• Experience working with LGBTQ youth and young adults.
• Willing to work evenings and some weekends

* We follow the NYC Workplace Vaccination requirement

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree required (BSW, Community Health or related field) with at least 2 years’ experience in HIV/HCV education, counseling and group facilitation;
• Master degree in Social Work/Public Health or related field preferred with at least 1 year of relevant experience