Mobile Health and Outreach Specialist

Do you want a fulfilling career that provides you the opportunity to work for an organization that values teamwork and unites every day to serve the mission?   

Matthew 25 takes pride in offering:

- Competitive pay

- A workplace that promotes wellness

-  Work-life balance- generous Paid Time Off package

- Continuing education and professional development. 

- Generous retirement plan that matches up to 4% of contributions.

- Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness Options

Matthew 25 AIDS Services is a non-profit healthcare clinic that specializes in the treatment of HIV/AIDS. We believe that nobody should face these diseases alone. Matthew 25 AIDS Services exists for the sole purposes of providing high quality services for those affected by HIV/AIDS. The successful candidate will share Matthew 25 AIDS Services, Inc.’s commitment to its mission, to support, educate, and treat those infected and affected by HIV/AIDS. 

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Prevention and Education Specialist is responsible for promoting HIV/AIDS education through community events and in small group settings, and for performing counseling and testing services. The Prevention and Education Specialist must also perform a set of educational activities to assist clients on how to reduce to risk of HIV infection. These activities include: individual HIV prevention, using treatment as prevention (PrEP for clients and partners), group intervention, education of basic health information and services needed to make appropriate health decisions, education about treatment adherence and education on health coverage options.

QUALIFICATIONS

Must be willing to learn or already knowledgeable on how to drive a Mobile Unit/RV.

Prefer 1 year experience with HIV

Bachelors in Public Health or related field preferred.

Comfortable providing HIV, other testing and risk reduction counseling 

Extrovert, comfortable with public speaking 

Must complete minimum training requirements in the following areas within their agency probationary period as required and directed by the Ryan White program.

Must be willing to be trained and knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS, the affected communities, and available resources. Training specific to outreach activities should include: HIV/AIDS counseling, referral to medical care, personal safety, adherence counseling, non-violent crisis intervention, cultural diversity and psychological issues specific to HIV/AIDS

Must be able to establish connections with youth from all races and backgrounds

Must have appropriate skills, relevant experience, cultural and linguistic competency, and relevant licensure to provide services and/or care to people living with HIV

Candidates with relevant work experience or advanced education in public health, or another relevant field will be considered with preference

Highly developed verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with administrative, clinical and support staff to accomplish the goals of the program

Must be willing to work nights and weekends to attend community events as required

Valid Driver’s License with at least three (3) years driving experience and less than two (2) moving violations in the past three (3) years.