Prevention Specialist Position [Full Time], COLOURS

Posted by on June 24, 2013

JOB DESCRIPTION

FULL-TIME PREVENTION SPECIALIST

POSITION SUMMARY:

The COLOURS Organization, Inc., a program partner of the Urban Affairs Coalition (UAC) is currently looking for an individual to fill the full-time position of Prevention Specialist.

The Prevention Specialist will implement HIV Testing, Counseling and Referral Services and Sexually
Transmitted Infection (STI) screenings. Ensure that all clients are linked to ambulatory/outpatient medical care, substance abuse treatment, behavioral health services and other identified supportive services. Ensure that all mandated reports are complete, accurate and submitted.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

– Actively recruit and engage clients to HIV antibody testing and STI screenings through outreach;
– Provide HIV antibody testing and STI screenings;
– Link clients to appropriate quality medical and social services to maintain and/or improve the physical and emotional health of clients who are infected with HIV;
– Link HIV-negative clients to appropriate quality social and/or medical services to maintain HIV-free status;
– Encourage the adoption of appropriate safer sexual behaviors and safer behavior associated with drug use;
– Adhere to OSHA guidelines, i.e., infection control, exposure control (blood borne pathogens and chemical hazards);
– Maintain appropriate documentation of services and prepare reports as directed by the management, agency policies and procedures;
– Provide individualized and group education presentation;
– Additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

– High School Diploma or GED equivalent;
– Regional HIV Training and HIV Prevention Counseling certifications required;
– One to three years of prior experience in HIV prevention, risk reduction and/or social work;
– Familiar and comfortable with the targeted communities;
– Excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong interpersonal and analytical skills;
– Demonstrated understanding of the cultural and ethnic diversity of sexual and gender minority people of color;
– Familiar with community resources and referral services;
– Willing to work full-time hours of 35 hours weekly during evenings (1pm-9pm), late nights (10pm-6am)
and weekend hours. Flexibility is a must.

To Apply, Send Cover Letter and Resume no later than July 2, 2013 to:

Attention: Director of Operations and Program Management
The COLOURS Organization, Inc.
4916 Chestnut Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Email: lfrazier@coloursorganization.org

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