HIV Educator Psychosocial Specialist

About the role

The CPLC Luces team is hiring an HIV Educator/Psychosocial Specialist to join the team. This role is a bilingual Spanish/English-speaking position to best support our clients. The schedule is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 am - 5 pm. The location is 6850 W. Indian School Rd, Phoenix. The pay is $23.08 - $25 hourly, non-exempt, with a DOE. Benefits include a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct covered services and treatment to individual clients, coordinate with community support and stakeholders.
• Manage appointment schedules and conduct targeted outreach to people with a known HIV disease or at high risk of HIV transmission to enroll them in care and treatment services.
• Discuss how outside oppressors and barriers, such as religion, stigma, HIV diagnosis disclosure, and family dynamics, affect the day-to-day life of individuals living with HIV.
• Empower clients with skills connected with activities of daily living.
• Recruit targeted individuals for program participation, workshops, community meetings, surveys, and other activities by developing and distributing outreach materials, directly contacting targeted community members, networking with appropriate community organizations, and utilizing the broadcast and print media.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in a field related to case management such as social work, nursing, public health, or other human services related field preferred, or high school diploma and two years of comparable professional knowledge, skills, and abilities that document experience with working with HIV positive or high-risk individuals.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and skilled at educating clients about HIV/AIDS and other STI’s.
• Able to work a flexible schedule weekdays and weekends as needed per program requirements.
• Bilingual: English/Spanish skills. Must be able to communicate to Spanish speaking clients, considering the importance of knowing & communicating medical terminology in both languages.
• Must successfully complete the agency’s orientation and demonstrate competency regarding skills and knowledge of HIV prevention.
• Good organization, communication, and time management skills.

Skills

• Model non-judgmental, unconditional support to communities who historically face barriers and stigma in accessing care, particularly Spanish-speaking and LGBTQIA2+ communities.
• Understand the dynamics of HIV, family violence, substance abuse, and the stigmas facing under-served communities.
• Find resources and navigate community resources and supporting clients in securing services.

Benefits

We recognize that our success is driven by great talent, and that's why we provide a comprehensive and competitive suite of benefits to serve you and your family. Generous Paid Holiday, Employee Recognition Program, Paid Time Off & Paid Sick Days, Free Preventative Services & Wellness Rewards, Medical, Dental, and Vision for Spouse/Domestic Partner & Children to age 26, Health Savings Account & Flexible Spending Account, Life + Disability options, Employee Assistance Program, Telemedicine & Concierge Services, 401(k) Retirement Plan, Pet Care, Life Mart Purchase Discounts, Tuition Reimbursement for qualifying degrees, Mileage & Cell Reimbursement for qualifying roles, Identity Theft Protection, & Voluntary Benefits.

About CPLC LUCES

CPLC LUCES (Latinos Unidos Contra el Sida/ Latinos United Against AIDS) provides HIV prevention education and supportive services to people living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS to improve health outcomes, reduce health disparities, and address barriers to treatment.

How will you make an impact in this role?

You will provide direct covered services and treatment to individual clients, coordinate with community support and stakeholders. You will manage appointment schedules and conduct targeted outreach to people with a known HIV disease or at high risk of HIV transmission to enroll them in care and treatment services. Discuss how outside oppressors and barriers, such as religion, stigma, HIV diagnosis disclosure, and family dynamics, affect the day-to-day life of individuals living with HIV. Empower clients with skills connected with activities of daily living. Recruit targeted individuals for program participation, workshops, community meetings, surveys, and other activities by developing and distributing outreach materials, directly contacting targeted community members, networking with appropriate community organizations, and utilizing the broadcast and print media.

What makes you a great supportive HIV Educator/Psychosocial Specialist?

You're on a mission to reshape perspectives! You model non-judgmental, unconditional support to communities who historically face barriers and stigma in accessing care, particularly Spanish-speaking and LGBTQIA2+ communities. You have the knowledge of HIV and health! You understand the dynamics of HIV, family violence, substance abuse, and the stigmas facing under-served communities. You have the skills to find resources! Your experience with psychosocial assessments, the Ryan White healthcare system, navigating community resources, and supporting clients in securing services makes you an asset for the LUCES team.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Chicanos Por La Causa, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CPLC knows it takes a variety of thought, culture, background, and perspective to create a truly impactful workforce. As CPLC grows, we are seeking talented employees with varying backgrounds, cultures, perspectives, and experiences to support our innovation and creativity. CPLC commits to a continued focus on fair and just hiring, training, promotional practices, and policies. We work for real change and progress in equal opportunity recruitment, hiring, and advancement.