Program Specialist 4926

Bronx, NY - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 50905 - 56820

Posted on: 20 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors we feed shelter teach and support our neighbors to build a stronger all aspects of our work we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and are guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences.

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.

BronxWorks Positive Living provides services to improve the well-being of people living with HIV/AIDS Sexually Transmitted Illnesses and Hepatitis C. In addition the program provides HIV & Hepatitis C rapid testing health education groups to the community and linkage to care and referrals for additional services. Our team is dedicated to helping everyone live their best life.

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 (STIs) 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.
Coordinate client services with other social services mental health substance use medical and other providers through referral based program.
Drive agency medical van to specified testing and outreach locations for the purpose of conducting testing and outreach responsibilities
Fill the vehicle with gas when needed.
Notify supervisor of vehicle maintenance problems as they arise.
Refer and link clients to medical provider
Complete intake risk assessment service plan development referral advocacy and counseling.
Conduct Outreach.
Responsible for receiving dating and storing all food deliveries.
Packing and distributing food packages to clients.
Sorting food items stocking shelves checking for expiration dates and discarding 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.

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 Drivers License is REQUIRED!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
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 if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms conditions and privileges of employment including but not limited to recruitment hiring compensation training and employee development placement promotion demotion upgrading downgrading transfer layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race color gender sex age religion creed national origin ancestry citizenship marital status sexual orientation physical or mental disability medical condition military and veteran status gender identity or expression genetic information status as a victim of domestic violence or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process please contact.

Required Experience:

Across our 60 locations we provide programs in a variety of service areas including workforce development children youth families seniors and homeless prevention.

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 (STIs) 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.
Coordinate client services with other social services mental health substance use medical and other providers through referral based program.
Drive agency medical van to specified testing and outreach locations for the purpose of conducting testing and outreach responsibilities
Fill the vehicle with gas when needed.
Notify supervisor of vehicle maintenance problems as they arise.
Refer and link clients to medical provider
Complete intake risk assessment service plan development referral advocacy and counseling.
Conduct Outreach.
Responsible for receiving dating and storing all food deliveries.
Packing and distributing food packages to clients.
Sorting food items stocking shelves checking for expiration dates and discarding 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.

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 Drivers License is REQUIRED!

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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 to conduct home visits and/or fieldwork.
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 if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

Required Experience: