The Early Intervention Specialist is responsible for coordinating and implementing education programs and outreach activities to increase awareness and accomplish specific goals and objectives of the assigned program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide individual risk assessment to clients determined to be at high risk of acquiring HIV and other related sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
• Perform HIV prevention counseling as needed to support the HIV integration process within the MHC health clinics.
• Make appropriate client referrals and/or follow-up based on HIV test results and other presenting problems.
• Make appropriate case management referrals for clients with positive HIV test results.
• Serve as a liaison and communication link between the company's area organizations, community planning groups, and coalitions that promote these services.
• Plans and conducts classes, activities, or individual sessions to meet identified social and behavioral changes.
• Screen potential clients at health screenings and maintain statistics.
• Handle administrative matters and ensures that all program/project activities are implemented in accordance with established policies and procedures as well as grant requirements.
• Documents and maintain up-to-date records of program activities and submits quarterly reports as required.
• Revise patient educational materials for health education classes.
• Monitors and evaluates programs/projects to access their overall effectiveness. Always implements and or make recommendations as needed to improve program/ project operations and services.
• Enter patient data in the health information system.
• Participates in appropriate conference/in-service; contributes relevant information at staff meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned

EDUCATION AND QUALIFICATIONS

v B.S. in Social Work, Health Administration, Public Health & Health Promotions and 2--5 years progressive community outreach and HIV Intervention Services.

v 1 – 3 years experience in a human or social services environment.

v Must have reliable transportation and proof of current vehicle insurance coverage

v Demonstrated organizational and analytical skills dealing with people, problems, issues, and information.

v Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person