What are the responsibilities and job description for the YMSM PREVENTION ASSOCIATE position at Apicha Community Health Center?
Job Description
Job Description
Apicha Community Health Center’s mission is to provide affordable healthcare for underserved and vulnerable people living in the New York City boroughs and on the lower east side of Manhattan. The phrase “we care” embodies everything that Apicha does. Whether it’s our approach to otherized people, the LGBTQ community, individuals living with HIV / AIDs, or anyone else who walks through our doors, we show all of our patients the same amount of dignity and respect.
We care” is what we live and breathe; it’s an essential part of who we are as a health center. Our rapidly growing medical facilities are seeking to fill multiple positions with hard-working, professionally minded, and socially conscious individuals who believe in our core values and are passionate about helping others.
Position Summary :
We're looking for a caring, professional full-time Program YMSM Prevention Associate for our Jackson Heights location. The YMSM Prevention Associate will be responsible for recruitment of gay identified and non-gay identified Young Men of Color Who Have Sex with Men (YMCSM) between the ages of 18 to 29 and their partners regardless of race / ethnicity and HIV serostatus. This position will conduct HIV testing, STI screening, linkage and navigation, implementation of effective-behavioral interventions in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens.
Qualifications :
- High school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year paid work experience in the LGBT Community.
- Strong socio-cultural identification with target communities required
- Ability to reach and recruit program participants especially gay identified or non-gay identified YMSM of Color
- Ability to provide HIV / STI / Hepatitis C screening in accordance with APICHA Community Health Center’s protocol for on-site & field testing;
- Ability to complete proficiency for HIV / STI / Hepatitis C testing within 30 days of hire required
- Ability to identify and navigate internet websites where YMCSM meet their partners. bars / clubs, private sex parties, etc
- Ability to work comfortably, professionally in conducting program promotion / client recruitment activities in various high-risk venues including places where YMCSM with high risk of HIV infection gather (i.e., bars / clubs, bathhouses, private sex parties)
- Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately on sexual topics
- Ability to work with staff and clients of diverse backgrounds
- Must be flexible to work nights and weekends
- Ability to use public transportation
- Ability to use common office computer software such as Word, Excel and the Internet.
At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 11 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.
We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, religion, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, citizenship status, or sexual orientation. If this sounds like the place for you, please feel free to apply today!
