What are the responsibilities and job description for the Education and Outreach Specialist position at Five Horizons Health Services?
The Outreach Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing outreach activities that reach priority populations at Stillman College. Health education topics center on HIV/AIDS, STIs, PrEP, stigma, LGBTQ health equity and other public health initiatives. Outreach Specialists strive to make individuals and communities aware of the prevention services and other programs available at Five Horizons Health Services. Critical functions of this position are networking, public speaking, event coordinating, and providing prevention programs to the community at-large about the health impact of HIV. Outreach specialists also empower individuals to make healthy life choices.
Essential Functions:
Through a variety of means, actively engage students, groups, or events at Stillman College, consistently increasing the agency’s on-campus scope of reach
Expertly educate students, faculty, and staff of Stillman College on Five Horizons’ PrEP, HIV, and STI services
Maximize testing, prevention, and treatment among students at Stillman College
Provide integrated STI/HIV testing for Stillman College students and West End Community
Assist the Director of Community Engagement with integrated STI/HIV testing and prevention education in the community as needed
Via a ‘warm handoff’, link relevant students to HIV medical care/case management at Five Horizons;
Link potential PrEP patients directly to Five Horizons’ PrEP Navigator
Make all efforts to ensure retention in care for referred HIV and PrEP patients
Provide referrals to holistic care for Stillman College students and West End Community (i.e, mental health, primary care, transportation)
Provide behavioral health assessments as appropriate (i.e., PHQ-9, GAD-7, ASSIST, AUDIT-C)
Ensure completion of all relevant documentation and data collection (i.e., PrEP referrals, post-test education)
Collaborate extensively with Chief Outreach Officer and Director of Public Relations to ensure culturally-relevant marketing strategies are utilized, including effective use of website and social media channels in accordance with Stillman College’s marketing protocols
Assist with activities at Five Spot, Stillman College, Stillman Heights, and Shelton State Community College as directed by the Chief Outreach Officer
Maintain files and data for reporting purposes and contribute to programmatic reporting requirements.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $50,000
