Job Description
Position: #720043
Program: Community Health Programs
Department: Health Services
Reports to: Program Manager
Shift Differential Premium: $1.75 per hour for hours worked between 6pm-6am
Schedule: Monday-Friday 10:00am-7:00pm
Status: Non-Exempt, Union
Probation: 90 days
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Long-Term Disability Insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and 403(b) Retirement Plan
Center’s Mission:
Building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.
DEPARTMENT SUMMARY: As the nation’s largest and most experienced provider of LGBT medical and mental health services, we help LGBTQ people lead healthier, happier lives, by keeping their minds and body well. All services are free or low cost. We’re also one of the few Federally Qualified Health Centers in the nation with providers who specialize in primary care for LGBTQ people and with a research team working to advance the care and treatment of people in our community.
JOB SUMMARY: Under the supervision of the Program Manager, provide HIV and STD testing, triage HIV-positive patients into medical care, coordinate, schedule, and conduct outreach events to specifically target gay and bisexual men and transgender clients of color, and create and sustain working relationships with businesses and community members where outreach will be conducted.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Coordinate, schedule, and conduct outreach activities at locations where LGBTQ+ people congregate to assess individual risk behaviors.
• Develop and maintain a working relationship with community business owners where outreach, workshop, and support group activities are conducted.
• Provide HIV/STD counseling and testing.
• Provide phlebotomy services for HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis testing.
• Collect and collate oral, blood, and urine specimens.
• Assist in the preparation of test results and follow up with clients who have not obtained their results.
• Maintain accurate logs regarding lab tests, confirmatory results, and missing results.
• Accurately enter risk assessment data in electronic medical record.
• Triage HIV positive clients to the Jeffrey Goodman Clinic and other community resources and referrals.
• Assist with preparation of monthly quantitative and qualitative reports and monitor program goals and objectives.
• Participate in community task forces and meetings as necessary.
• Collaborate with local agencies that conduct HIV risk reduction programs targeting at-risk gay and bisexual men and transgender women.
• Must be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:
• Knowledge of or experience working with the LGBTQ community and familiarity with issues of particular relevance to LGBTQ people.
• A passion for the Center’s work and its mission to make the world a better place for LGBTQ people.
• One year experience in health education, psychology or related field, or equivalent education preferred.
• Minimum 1 year experience in outreach, community organizing, and project management preferred.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS-related issues and concerns required, certification in HIV Counseling and testing preferred.
• Certification in Phlebotomy or eligible for training preferred.
• Must be able to apply principles of cultural competency in working with gay/bisexual men of color and transgender individuals.
• Understanding of health education principles and behavior, people of color, and community resources in Los Angeles County.
• Proficiency with database operations, spreadsheets, and other software systems.
• Access to reliable transportation, valid California driver license, clean DMV record, and ability to obtain insurance preferred.
• 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, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, sex, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, religion, disability, age, military or veteran status, including status as a victim of domestic violence, assault or stalking, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation or activities, medical or health conditions, and marital status.
The Center has implemented a policy requiring all staff to be up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations as a condition of employment, subject to applicable federal, state, and local laws. For more information, please contact jobs@lalgbtcenter.org
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