Bilingual Testing Specialist, Health Promotion Temp; Queens Region

• Base Pay $23.00 - $25.00 / Hour
• Relocation Expense Covered No
• Employee Type Non-Exempt
• Manage Others No

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LGBT Network seeks passionate and motivated candidates for a Part-Time, Temporary Testing Specialist, ( Bilingual in English & Spanish) in the Health Promotion Unit , with a focus on the delivery of HIV prevention, testing, and linkage to care services. This position is responsible for two main activities: recruitment for and delivery of HIV services and additional health promotion services. The Testing Specialist works out of the Queens LGBT Community Center (Q-Center) in Astoria, and reports to the Program Manager for Health Promotion.

The schedule for this position is 20 hours per week, including weekday and weekend evenings. This is a temporary, part-time position ending on March 31 st 2027.

• Deliver HIV/STD testing through center drop-in, at off-site community events, and mobile testing (HIV/STD testing experience is not required as training is provided)
• Conduct targeted outreach to people at risk for HIV, people living with HIV, and other special populations in the LGBT Community (with a strong focus on engaging young transgender people of color) through community, street, and digital/online efforts;
• Conduct follow-up and program promotion face-to-face, via virtual, phone, e-mail, and text platforms with the goal of engaging more people in Health Promotion Services

• Connect people to medical services, medical coverage, and other services to address any needs that adversely affect their health
• Deliver supplies for condom distribution to the community
• Assist in the preparation and facilitation of assigned group programs including, but not limited to, regularly scheduled weekly and monthly programs, social events, cultural activities, and one-time special events
• Other duties as assigned

• Bilingual in English and Spanish required
• HIV/STI testing certifications preferred but not required. Training is provided.
• Flexible work schedule a must, as this position requires working evenings and some weekends for in-person events, services, and outreach activities
• Awareness of, and commitment to, the LGBTQ community overall, and the trans and non-binary communities in particular
• One or more years of relevant work experience in the non-profit field, or lived experience in lieu of non-profit employment preferred;
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Passion and motivation to be a part of the LGBT Network movement to help LGBT people to be themselves, stay healthy, and change the world
• People who represent the community being served are strongly encouraged to apply

• Salary range: $23-$25 per hour
• A mission-driven, affirming workplace committed to LGBTQ equity, inclusion, and belonging

• Job Location Q-Center - 35-11 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY 11106