Peer Educator: Community Health Outreach & Referrals

Community Healthcare Network; New York (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) in Brooklyn seeks an Outreach Worker to conduct community outreach, provide risk reduction information, and refer clients to needed services, including arranging clinic appointments.

You will distribute HIV/AIDS educational literature, participate in trainings, and maintain confidential records. A High School diploma or GED is required, and candidates should be engaged with the community and capable of communicating with diverse populations.

Qualifications

• Be a member of the targeted communities and at the targeted service groups (a ‘peer’).
• Good communication skills and experience with HIV issues.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of geographic area of work site and language appropriate to community.
• Demonstrate ability to work with HIV-infected individuals.
• Interest in and conviction of purpose and aims for all programs in the clinic.
• Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care.
• Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from diverse backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Conducts community outreach and door-to-door outreach in targeted areas identified by the Program Manager to meet grant targets.
• Participates in community health and community fairs as an agency representative.
• Provides referrals of clients to necessary health and support services in the community, including making appointments for clients at CHN clinic sites.
• Facilitates related services for health center patients and CHN staff with respect to confidentiality and privacy.
• Performs other related duties, as assigned.

Skills

Community member (peer)

HIV knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) in Brooklyn seeks an Outreach Worker to conduct community outreach, provide risk reduction information, and refer clients to needed services, including arranging clinic appointments.

You will distribute HIV/AIDS educational literature, participate in trainings, and maintain confidential records. A High School diploma or GED is required, and candidates should be engaged with the community and capable of communicating with diverse populations.