Job Description

PROGRAM ASSISTANT (HEALTH OUTREACH SPECIALIST)

Under general supervision, the TSU SHAPE Initiative Bruthas Project is a grant-funded university and community-based partnership established to increase engagement in care for racial and ethnic minorities who are at-risk for HIV or HIV positive. The TSU SHAPE Initiative Program Assistant (Health Outreach Specialist) provides health screenings, education, community referrals, and conducts community outreach and engagement among campus and Greater Houston program participants. Work is performed under the direct supervision of the Project Coordinator and performance is based upon contribution to all program operations.

· Conducts HIV, Hepatitis-C, STI screenings with the provision of general health and HIV/STI education and/or referrals to local community agencies as appropriate.

· Provides support in maintaining safe sex practices reducing HIV/STI infection or re-infection.

· Implements evidence-based interventions (EBIs) in accordance with program curriculum.

· Conducts intake, monthly follow-ups, and discharge assessments face to face, virtually, or by phone.

· Maintains accountability for program equipment, supplies, confidential client records, and performs quality management and assurance activities.

· Provides targeted outreach, recruitment, and coordination of on-campus and external program activities and events.

· Must be comfortable and culturally competent to work with special populations including the Lesbian Gay Bi-sexual Transgender (LGBT) community.

· Responsible for establishing trusting relationships with community partners and program participants.

· Attends team meetings and required trainings as scheduled.

· Manages daily office operations, schedules appointments, and answers phones as appropriate.

· Must have access to reliable and consistent transportation and able to travel locally.

· Will require schedule flexibility to include some evenings and weekends.

· Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/LICENSING/CERTIFICATION

· Bachelor’s degree or higher.

· Valid Texas Driver’s License preferred.

· Certification as Community Health Worker (CHW) or Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) preferred.

· A minimum of 6-months paid or volunteer experience working with HIV/AIDS and/or substance using populations preferred.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS

Resume

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Official Transcripts

OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS

Other Document

Reference Letter 1

Reference Letter 2

Reference Letter 3