Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Civic Heart Community Services at OEC - Houston, TX 77004Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesRisk Reduction Specialist…
Skills: HIV Outreach, Counseling, HIV Testing, Behavioral Interventions, Motivational Interviewing
Houston, Texas, United States · On-site
Job DetailsJob Location: Civic Heart Community Services at OEC - Houston, TX 77004The Linkage Coordinator will conduct HIV outreach, counseling, testing, and referral services; document activities; implement behavioral i…
Skills: HIV Outreach, Counseling, HIV Testing, Referral Services, Behavioral Interventions
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The specialist will conduct HIV outreach, counseling, testing, and referral services within targeted communities. They are responsible for implementing behavioral interventions, collecting data, and providing HIV prevention services.
Candidates must have an undergraduate degree in social or behavioral sciences and two years of experience in HIV outreach and prevention. A valid driver's license, vehicle access, and completion of required HIV prevention courses are mandatory.
Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Civic Heart Community Services at OEC - Houston, TX 77004Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesRisk Reduction Specialist – HIV Outreach Program
The Risk Reduction Specialist will conduct HIV outreach, counseling, testing, and referral services; document activities, implement behavioral interventions, collect data, and provide other HIV prevention services in targeted communities. This is a full-time position that reports to the program manager.
Qualifications
Undergraduate degree in social or behavioral sciences
Two years of successful experience conducting HIV outreach, testing, counseling, and prevention/intervention activities with target populations
Knowledgeable and competent in discussing the clinical aspects of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases associated with substance use/abuse
Able to demonstrate the ability to address concerns openly and comfortably about sexual and substance abuse risk behaviors to target populations.
Thorough knowledge of the target areas, including resources, culture, and overall environment
Two years’ experience in the use of motivational interviewing techniques and harm-reduction models, Transtheoretical Model of Stages of Change
Foster and maintain working linkages with community resources
Current valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle during work hours,
Successful completion of required HIV prevention and counseling course as outlined by local, state, and federal government,
Outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills,
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse community groups,
Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel
Helping People To Empower Themselves
Founded in 1989 as Families Under Urban and Social Attack (FUUSA), and most recently known as Change Happens!, Civic Heart Community Services has a thirty-three-year proven track record in working with vulnerable and disadvantaged populations to create life-altering impact. Civic Heart has grown from one program to more than 25 programs and 70+ employees. Through our programs, we provide services to over 65,000 individuals annually, including: prevention education skills training and alternative activities to over 7,000 youth ages 6 to 17 after school and summer enrichment program to over 150 youth annually housing for 72 individuals experiencing homelessness assistance to help enroll over 2,000 families in health insurance education, training and connections to employment for 200 low-income adults In addition, our work helps reduce recidivism and improve public outcomes for 90 justice-involved youth. We have enrolled over 100 justice involved girls in the VOICES program, 80% of whom have not reoffended since enrollment. We take a holistic approach to providing programs and services, uniquely positioning Civic Heart to work with populations that experience the greatest disparities in social determinants of health.
Offices: 3131 Emancipation Ave, 400, Houston, Texas 77004, US
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Founded in 1989 as Families Under Urban and Social Attack (FUUSA), and most recently known as Change Happens!, Civic Heart Community Services has a thirty-three-year proven track record in working with vulnerable and disadvantaged populations to create life-altering impact. Civic Heart has grown from one program to more than 25 programs and 70+ employees. Through our programs, we provide services to over 65,000 individuals annually, including: prevention education skills training and alternative activities to over 7,000 youth ages 6 to 17 after school and summer enrichment program to over 150 youth annually housing for 72 individuals experiencing homelessness assistance to help enroll over 2,000 families in health insurance education, training and connections to employment for 200 low-income adults In addition, our work helps reduce recidivism and improve public outcomes for 90 justice-involved youth. We have enrolled over 100 justice involved girls in the VOICES program, 80% of whom have not reoffended since enrollment. We take a holistic approach to providing programs and services, uniquely positioning Civic Heart to work with populations that experience the greatest disparities in social determinants of health.
Offices: 3131 Emancipation Ave, 400, Houston, Texas 77004, US
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