HIV Program Specialist I

Position : HIV Program Specialist Responsible to : HIV Program Manager Schedule : 30 hours / week, part-time, benefits-eligible The schedule Varies to fit programming primarily evenings and weekends for community outreach-related work. Onsite / time in the community : 80% Driver required : Yes Position Salary Range $ - $ Per hour Starting Pay Although our full pay range is included above, the budgeted hiring range for this position is $ - $ Per hour. Non-Exempt Conversational Spanish Speakers may earn an additional $ / hr. upon passing a test with a score of 9 out of 12 The Objective : In this grant-funded position you will provide outreach and sexual health education to the community and / or specified priority populations. Success : You will know you are successful when your communities have increased sexual health knowledge and linkage to care and resources. Snapshot : Your days will consist of meeting with community members and partners, providing outreach, and teaching 1 : 1 and group education sessions. You will work flexible hours with occasional weekends and evenings. You will travel locally within our region and nationally occasionally. Qualifications : You are very comfortable discussing sexuality, and have some experience in community work, education, health care, or something similar. You are skilled at reaching out to different communities, facilitating groups of various sizes and makeups, and you consistently communicate ethically and effectively. You have a HS diploma, GED, or HSE. If you have a college degree and / or speak an additional language(s) other than English that is a plus.

Key Approaches to the Work :

Organized

Communication

Strong Interpersonal Skills

Inclusion and Equity Champion

Primary Areas of Responsibility / Essential Functions :

Deliver Outstanding Sexual Health Education and Outreach : The core of your job is to represent PPRM while doing specialized outreach and education, ensuring you effectively build others’ knowledge, understanding, and capacity within the HIV Program. Participants feel better informed and more empowered as a result of their interactions with you. You use data to monitor progress and measure success, learn from what works, and look for ways to increase reach. To do this, you will :

• Cultivate and maintain relationships with outside organizations in an effort to develop opportunities for PPRM services, educational programs, and specialized outreach to priority populations.
• Meet the goals of the grant around HIV testing, PrEP services, education, outreach, etc. by connecting clients to appropriate PPRM and community resources.
• Use technology to assist in data entry, delivering group / individual education sessions and communicating with community members.
• Administer intakes, assessments and interviews to program participants.
• Assist in the development of innovative strategies to improve community education and outreach, including continual revision of curricula, outreach plans, materials and evaluation strategies.
• Maintain and promote program goals and objectives.
• Collect and monitor program data for tracking and to inform monthly / annual reporting in collaboration with program manager.
• Collaborate closely with HIV Programs Manager to coordinate schedules and plan events.

Contribute to a Strong and Effective Team : You are a collaborative member of a team that is oriented toward meeting internal goals and supporting the agency in meeting its broader goals and outcomes. You model our core values and constantly look for ways to contribute in positive ways, bringing much-needed skill, capacity, and energy to our collective work. To do this, you will :

Benefits at PPRM include : A predictable schedule and dedicated individualized paid training401K / Safe Harbor Contributions (We contribute to your 401K after an allotted period of time)Medical / Vision / Dental, with extended mental health coverageEmployee Loan ProgramEmployee Assistance Program and WorkLife PartnershipPPRM Internal Benefits ProgramPaid Family Leave / Paid Parental LeavePTO and Sick TimeFloat Holidays (You pick your holidays)Bereavement LeaveAnd More! COVID-19 Vaccine : All employees working directly with patients or working in a health center at any time must have the current COVID-19 vaccine or wear a mask at all times. Proof must be uploaded upon hire during onboarding. You will upload a picture or pdf of your vaccination card(s).