Program Specialist

Qualifications

• Prefer at least one year of experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Prefer one year of experience doing HIV rapid testing and Hepatitis C rapid testing, although training will be provided.
• Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma. BA preferred.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Food Protection Certificate Preferred.
• Proficiency in modern business communications, including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, and facsimile and copier equipment.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License is REQUIRED!

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide direct services and prevention education clients living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH/A) and people who are at high risk for contracting HIV, sexually transmitted illnesses (STI’s) and Hepatitis C, including people engaging in high-risk sexual behavior and intravenous drug users.
• Manage a caseload.
• Administer HIV and HCV Testing.
• Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site.
• Act as a program contact person for inquiries concerning clients.
• Facilitate evidence-based interventions, including, Healthy Conversations, Healthy Relationships and VOICES/VOCES.
• Provide education and increase awareness about PrEP and PEP and provide referrals to individuals in need of this service.
• Cook and store all food deliveries.
• Pack and distribute food packages to clients.
• Sort food items, stock shelves, check for expiration dates and discard expired items.
• Prepare and conduct educational workshops and presentations.
• Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals.
• Provide weekly and monthly reports.
• Report to, and meet with supervisor monthly.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

• Excellent communication, writing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to climb five flights of stairs, if required.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather.