Job Description

Position: Health Education Specialist II #902002

Program: Youth Center

Department: Children, Youth and Family Services

Reports to: Program Supervisor

Compensation: $16.00 per hour, plus $1.50 per hour Shift Differential Premium for hours worked between 6pm-6am

Schedule: Monday 12:00pm-8:30pm, Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-5:30pm

Status: 100%, Full-Time, Non-Exempt, Union

Probation: 90 days

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; also including Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, Employee Assistance Program, and a 403(b) Retirement Plan

Center’s Mission:

Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

DEPARTMENT SUMMARY:  The Youth Center serves youth up to the age of 24 who are currently at-risk of or experiencing homelessness.  The Youth Center offers services in an LGBTQ+ safe and affirming environment and serves as an entry point to assist youth making the transition from homelessness to housing.  Our services include meals, clothing, support groups, a charter high school, GED and college prep program, an employment preparation, training and placement program, case management, counseling, a crisis shelter and a transitional living program (TLP).  Our community-based programs include services for youth at-home, in school or in systems of care.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the Health Education Specialist will assist in the development of appropriate HIV prevention strategies targeting persons living with HIV/AIDS and coordinate specific prevention strategies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1)    Facilitate and develop HIV/AIDS prevention workshop sessions for young MSM clients of the Children, Youth & Family Services Department. Administer pre- and post-surveys as required;

2)    Facilitate individual counseling sessions with participants;

3)    Provide referrals and material assistance to clients as needed;

4)    Organize and facilitate monthly trips to a community resource center;

5)    Maintain complete and accurate documentation. Input session data in database on a daily basis and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports in an accurate and timely manner;

6)    Research and maintain current and appropriate HIV/AIDS resources and information for the young MSM population;

7)    Work closely with case managers and other staff to help ensure all aspects of client’s case plan are followed and provide feedback to case managers as required;

8)    Work closely with Outreach staff to provide street outreach; organize outreach activities including festivals, picnics, barbeques, trips and conferences;

9)    Actively network and collaborate with other HIV/AIDS organizations;

10)    Attend HIV/AIDS trainings when available; 

11)    Participate in all in-service trainings, staff meetings, planning meetings and other meetings as needed;

12)    May be required to work evenings and weekends; 

13)    Other duties as assigned;

JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

1)    Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people;

2)    A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people;

3)    6-8 years’ experience in counseling, social work or related field (education in Psychology or related field may be substituted for experience);

4)    Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in health education and prevention of HIV/AIDS including knowledge of risk reduction, safe sex, substance abuse and current HIV/AIDS information;

5)    Knowledge and understanding of the issues affecting LGBT youth, including experience working with homeless and at-risk youth;

6)    Experience in group facilitation and group presentations;

7)    Good verbal and written communication skills, including strong organizational, detail and interpersonal skills;

8)    Strong computer skills and knowledge including word-processing, database operations, spreadsheets and other software systems;

9)    Access to reliable transportation and the ability to be insured;              

10)    Bilingual skills, a plus (English/Spanish fluency preferred);

11)    Current CPR Certificate;

12)    Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to fostering diversity within its staff. Applications are encouraged from all persons regardless of their race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical/physical/mental condition, pregnancy/childbirth and related medical condition, age, marital status, or veteran status.