LIFE IS WORK
Job Description
Job Description
Benefits: A team-centered, affirming workplace culture Opportunities for leadership development and training Holidays 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
who we Are: Life Is Work is a Black- and Brown-led, trans-led nonprofit advancing health equity, housing stability, and harm reduction across Chicago. We meet people where they arewith dignity, compassion, and culturally responsive care.
Role at a glance Youll lead community outreach and resource tabling focused on HIV prevention and harm reduction, provide HIV testing and linkages (PrEP/PEP/Doxy-PEP), and enroll neighbors into LIW programs. Youll also keep clean, timely data so our team can move quickly for clients.
What youll do
Conduct HIV prevention education; distribute Narcan, condoms, lube, and safer-use materials. Provide HIV testing; make warm linkages to HIV care, PrEP/PEP/Doxy-PEP, STI testing/treatment, and gender-affirming care. Coordinate outreach events and represent LIW at community tables/health fairs. Complete intakes and referrals; document services in CMR and support case conferencing (HIPAA compliant). Help clients access wraparound supports (legal, mental health,
nutrition/solidarity
closet). Join required trainings (IDPH, CaseWorthy/CMR, data privacy, mandated reporting).
What you bring
Lived experience and/or AA/BA in Social Work, Public/Community Health, or related field. 12+ years in outreach, HIV prevention, harm reduction, housing services, or DV survivor support. Certified HIV risk-based counselor/tester (or willing to obtain). Relationship-building skills, cultural humility, and strong follow-through; bilingual a plus.
Work style & schedule Mostly daytime with some evenings/weekends for outreach; supportive team culture; ongoing training and growth.
Job Description
Benefits: A team-centered, affirming workplace culture Opportunities for leadership development and training Holidays 401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
who we Are: Life Is Work is a Black- and Brown-led, trans-led nonprofit advancing health equity, housing stability, and harm reduction across Chicago. We meet people where they arewith dignity, compassion, and culturally responsive care.
Role at a glance Youll lead community outreach and resource tabling focused on HIV prevention and harm reduction, provide HIV testing and linkages (PrEP/PEP/Doxy-PEP), and enroll neighbors into LIW programs. Youll also keep clean, timely data so our team can move quickly for clients.
What youll do
Conduct HIV prevention education; distribute Narcan, condoms, lube, and safer-use materials. Provide HIV testing; make warm linkages to HIV care, PrEP/PEP/Doxy-PEP, STI testing/treatment, and gender-affirming care. Coordinate outreach events and represent LIW at community tables/health fairs. Complete intakes and referrals; document services in CMR and support case conferencing (HIPAA compliant). Help clients access wraparound supports (legal, mental health,
nutrition/solidarity
closet). Join required trainings (IDPH, CaseWorthy/CMR, data privacy, mandated reporting).
What you bring
Lived experience and/or AA/BA in Social Work, Public/Community Health, or related field. 12+ years in outreach, HIV prevention, harm reduction, housing services, or DV survivor support. Certified HIV risk-based counselor/tester (or willing to obtain). Relationship-building skills, cultural humility, and strong follow-through; bilingual a plus.
Work style & schedule Mostly daytime with some evenings/weekends for outreach; supportive team culture; ongoing training and growth.