At the AIDS Center of Queens County (ACQC), our mission is to prevent HIV, STIs, and other chronic illnesses, and promote health and wellness in the communities we serve. This is accomplished by providing health education and intervention services using a harm reduction approach and evidence-based practices in a friendly, respectful, and culturally sensitive environment.
ACQC is seeking a dedicated Health Education Specialist to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for educating individuals on health-related topics and possess diverse skills in healthcare and education.
Responsibilities for Health Education Specialist
- Assist with the day-to-day activities of the program.
- Conduct on-going needs assessment including a review of characteristics, statistics, and data to develop or design services that are specific, sensitive, and culturally relevant to the target populations.
- Conduct and coordinate peer outreach to target population in various venues, neighborhoods, or areas where potential participants may congregate.
- Provide individual health education and risk reduction counseling.
- Recruit peer educators.
- Conduct group interventions to target at risk populations in Queens.
- Conduct community presentations to increase awareness of the program and promote recruitment into program interventions/activities.
- Delivery of CTR – HIV Testing intervention.
- Provides Linkage to Care services.
- Follow up all referrals to assure clients’ compliance,
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date client/peer chart records for program activities and CTR interventions.
- Enter data for all program activities weekly.
- Submit weekly program and activity progress reporting.
- Willing to be flexible with work schedule, which may include long hours, evenings, and weekends.
- Other duties as assigned by the CSP Lead Navigator or Director of Education & Prevention.
Qualifications & Requirement for the Health Education Specialist
- Bachelor’s degree in social science or health related field and one-year experience: or, some college coursework and three to four years work or field related experience
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and the communities most affected.
- Understanding of STIs and the risk factors.
- Fluency in one or more of targeted community languages and/or dialects preferred.
- Must be culturally competent and able to work with individuals from non-traditional backgrounds in terms of gender identity and sexuality. Must be able to convey sensitivity in a non-judgmental manner.
The Health Education Specialist position is a full-time, non-exempt position, based in Woodside, Queens near the LIRR and #7 trains.
This position offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the health and well-being of individuals through education. If you are passionate about healthcare, education, and empowering others to make informed decisions about their health, we encourage you to apply for this role. ACQC offers rewarding work in a collegial environment and comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, paid time off, and commuter benefits).
ACQC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Please forward your resume to the attention of the Director of Education & Prevention.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $41,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Work Location: In person