Outreach & Prevention Specialist

Overview

POSITION TITLE: Outreach and Prevention Specialist
LOCATION
:
Owensboro, KY
STATUS: Full Time, Hourly, Non
- Exempt
PROGRAM
: VOA Health
REPORTS TO
:
Program Manager of VOA Health

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors. We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.

When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities. Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA! We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

Volunteers of America Mid-States offers a rich and robust benefits package that supports a healthy work life balance, including:

• Health and Wellness:
  Medical Coverage, Dental Coverage, Vision Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Health Spending Account, Short Term Disability, Met Life Legal Plans, Employee Assistance Plans (EAP), Health and Wellness Program
• Financial Wellbeing:
  Competitive Compensation Packages, Life Insurance (company paid), 403b retirement plan with company fund matching, Employee discounts, Loan forgiveness options through federal programs (National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)
• All company paid benefits and paid time off effective day one
• Work Culture:
  Committees including Justice, Integrity, Compassion, Retention, and the Commitment Committee

The Outreach and Prevention Specialist (OPS) works in the community to identify those at increased risk for HIV. The OPS will establish community partnerships supporting outreach objectives in Henderson and Daviess counties. They will facilitate HIV and sexual health education classes, community outreach events and activities, and collaborate with the outreach team and community partners to strengthen community impact. They will encourage individuals to participate in testing and education events;

they will support safer sex supply distribution and social networking strategies. OPS will oversee and recruit participants from all populations. They will volunteer to support program objectives. OPS will work weekdays with some flexible evening and weekend hours depending on the time of year and need. The OPS must be able to exercise tact and discretion to sustain confidential relationships with clients.

You must maintain confidentiality while adhering to agency policies and grant stipulations.

Training and experience in the HIV or sexual health field preferred. Experience working with youth preferred. General knowledge of HIV and HIV/STD prevention. Working knowledge of target population, field related community partners, and the Jefferson County area. Able to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining organizational and critical thinking skills. In addition, the OPS must have good verbal and written communication skills.

Public speaking or education facilitation experience is preferred. Candidate should be comfortable engaging clients in discussion about HIV/STD risks.

• Works in the community to identify at-risk population for HIV and key partner agencies.
• Participate in community program/event development and in community events that may benefit from HIV/sexual health prevention services.
• Collaborates with Outreach Specialists to support Outreach and Prevention community activities.
• Conduct HIV & Hep C testing including pre and post-test counseling.
• Provide linkage to care services for newly diagnosed individuals.
• Facilitate sexual health and HIV 101 classes.
• Distribute safer sex supplies to community partner establishments within targeted areas.
• Communicate with the program's target populations, staff grantors, community social services, agencies, and the public at large.
• Record all data pertaining to outreach and testing per protocol within established timelines.
• Develop relationships with key partners in the community to provide and expand services.
• Attend required training and continuing education sessions.
• Maintain clear communication with Program Manager regarding all intended activities or support needed.
• Apply agency, personnel/program policies and procedures to fulfill stipulations of the grant objectives.
• Other duties as assigned.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national…