What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Promotion Specialist-Hillendahl Spring Branch Community Health Center Job position at Mediabistro?
SUMMARY :
The Health Promotion Specialist is responsible for providing community engagement, patient recruitment, general health education with emphasis on contraceptives as well as HIV / STI related prevention services including HIV Testing. The Health Promotion Specialist works in clinic and community environments as part of a Mobile Unit team to seek individuals in need of prevention services and link them to Spring Branch Community Health Center for care.
QUALIFICATIONS :
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Certified Community Health Worker or Certified Medical Assistant
- Knowledge of Federally Qualified Community Health Centers (FQHCs), Mental Health / Substance Use Disorders (SUDs) community resources, and housing-related providers as well as services.
- Must be comfortable and culturally competent to work with special populations such as LGBTQI , People Experiencing Homelessness, and / or People Experiencing Behavioral Health Issues or Concerns.
- At least two years of paid experience providing HIV testing services to individuals at high risk for acquiring HIV / STI as well as individuals newly diagnosed with HIV / STI.
- Knowledgeable about contraceptive care practices and experienced in safer sex education.
- Experience must include providing peer counseling, support, harm reduction, education and / or advocacy services.
- Bilingual- English / Spanish is required.
- Reliable transportation to and from SBCHC clinics.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License and personal automobile insurance.
- Must pass pre-employment background check and drug test.
- Lived experience preferred.
- Region : Spring Branch, outreach to other clinic regions required
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
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