Job description

Job Description Summary

The Community Outreach Worker: STI Prevention staff member is responsible for providing outreach services and education to aid in providing STI screening, prevention, and treatment. This role is hourly, full-time, and reports to the Community Health Worker Lead.

Please submit a cover letter detailing your experience working with the trans / gender-diverse community.

Transhealth is a new health center dedicated to providing comprehensive gender-affirming clinical care, research, advocacy, and education in partnership with our community. We are really excited about the growth of our organization and are actively seeking ways to connect with our wider communities.

Gender-diverse and BIPOC candidates are encouraged to apply

Objectives & Responsibilities

• Work with our community partner, New North Citizens’ Council (NNCC), to provide outreach services to community members in the Hampden County area
• Provide services to assigned clients including prevention, education, intervention, one-on-one patient interactions; educate clients on the importance of STI prevention and treatment, including but not limited to education on potential available prevention and treatment options
• Develop and design the scope of this new project for Transhealth, alongside the Community Health Worker Lead
• Attend regular partnership meetings with local stakeholders to develop goals for screening, prevention, and treatment
• Help develop and facilitate community programming around STI screening, prevention, and treatment
• Assist participants to identify appropriate programs for necessary resources such as detox, mental health, food, clothes, STI, and HIV/AIDS counseling and testing; refer individuals to Transhealth for STI treatment as needed
• Provide outreach including door-to-door, on the street, and in abandoned buildings and private homes where needed
• Coordinate vaccination clinics in tandem with the Department of Public Health
• Maintain sensitive & confidential client information according to HIPAA
• Develop and maintain detailed records of activities, events, and information obtained
• Attend educational programs to keep up-to-date on related health issues
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Teamwork and initiative: balances responsibilities, open, gives and welcomes feedback, builds positive team spirit, volunteers readily, and seeks increased responsibilities
• Existing knowledge of STI screening, prevention, and treatment; issues of importance to low income communities, unhoused people, people living with HIV, and/or people experiencing substance use disorders
• Thorough, and preferably personal and direct knowledge of transgender and gender-diverse lives and experiences
• Strong knowledge of the local Hampden county community
• Spanish language skills strongly preferred
• Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences, promotes a harassment-free environment, treats people with respect and upholds agency’s values
• Access to transportation to allow for regular travel within the region for partnership meetings and outreach; must have valid driver’s license

Must understand the sensitive nature of our organization and facility - confidentiality and discretion are crucial to the safety of our patients and staff.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Duties may require sitting, standing, bending, and lifting. Position will require use of personal protective equipment. This position will require the use of a valid driver’s license and ability to travel within the region on a regular basis. Must adhere to OSHA regulations. Reasonable accommodations will be reviewed upon request.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: On the road

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