Peer Outreach Worker

Brightpoint Brand; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A community outreach organization is seeking a Peer Outreach Worker to engage young men of color and transgender individuals through outreach activities. The ideal candidate should be sensitive to LGBTQ youth, possess good communication skills, and have at least one year of advocacy experience. Responsibilities include conducting outreach, providing support, maintaining records, and promoting the program via social media. This position is vital for connecting with and assisting the target population.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate sensitivity to LGBTQ youth and substance users.
• Familiarity with social media used by young men of color who have sex with men.
• At least 1 year of advocacy experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to engage young men of color and transgender individuals.
• Provide follow-up interventions including phone calls and assistance.
• Maintain client records in accordance with HIPAA protocols.
• Promote program through social media and outreach activities.
• Facilitate psychoeducational groups.
• Attends continuing educational programs to maintain professional competence.

Skills

Sensitivity to LGBTQ youth

Good communication skills

Experience with advocacy

Familiarity with internet/social media used by target populations

Advocacy experience

Education

GED or bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

POSITION Under the supervision of the Program Director, the Peer Outreach Worker will work with the LMHC and Retention Specialist to conduct culturally sensitive, alternative venue outreach to engage young men of color who have sex with men (YMCSM) and young people of transgender experience. Engagement will be completed in person, on the phone and through the internet. This position will also provide basic support and assistance to the Retention Specialist.

Location THRIVE Center, 328 East 150th Street, Bronx, NY 10451, USA

Responsibilities

• Participates in outreach/field events as scheduled.
• Provide follow up interventions including phone calls and escorts to participants in need of case management and supportive services.
• Maintain up to date client records in accordance with grant and HIPAA protocols.
• Promotes SAMHSA II program through various outlets including internet/social media, in-reach and out-reach activities.
• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs, seminars, etc., designated to maintain professional competence.
• Facilitate seeking safety psychoeducational groups.

The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions.

Education/Experience

GED or bachelor’s degree preferred, but not required. The ideal candidate must demonstrate sensitivity to LGBTQ youth, substance users, the mentally ill, and the homeless. Must be familiar with internet/social media sites utilized by YMCSM and transgender women of color, as well as venues for outreach and engagement, including organizations that serve the target population. In addition, the candidate should have experience working with individuals that are HIV positive or negative. The Peer Outreach Worker should demonstrate good communication skills and at least a 1 year history of advocacy experience.

Qualifications

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