APLA Health
Prevention Training Specialist, El Saludable
APLA Health, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
Overview
Under the direction of the Program Coordinator for the CDC Latino MSM Program, the Prevention Training Specialist will help develop, implement, monitor and evaluate all approaches used to recruit and retain young Latino men who have sex with men (YMSM) ages 18 - 39 into HIV care and biomedical (PrEP/PEP) services, as well as develop role model stories in alignment with the PROMISE for High Impact Prevention (HIP) intervention. Responsibilities
Utilize virtual and in-person outreach strategies to recruit, engage, and provide sexual health education activities/services to Latino MSM Provide Latino MSM with sexual health screenings (HIV/STI), safer sex supplies, and resources for PrEP and PEP through El Saludable in-person and at-home HIV testing services Identify and link new and previously diagnosed HIV positive Latino MSM into HIV care services, including navigation to resources such as Medi-Cal, housing, mental health, and food services Identify and link HIV negative Latino MSM into biomedical (PrEP/PEP) services Facilitate in-person and virtual workshops on sexual health (HIV/STI) and biomedical (PrEP/PEP) services to increase access to HIV/STI testing and PrEP/PEP acquisition Recruit, train, and manage peer advocates from the target population Assist in planning and execution of peer advocate events Recruit, screen, and interview ‘role models’ for role model stories Transcribe role model interviews and extract pertinent language Theorize and design a role model concept that includes illustrations, photographs, and language; collaborate with internal and external designers to finalize publication Create a distribution strategy for virtual and print platforms Work with the program coordinator to develop social marketing materials for distribution via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and in-person outreach Requirements
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. Training And Experience
Associate Degree in human services related field OR High School Diploma/GED and minimum two-year experience working with Latino YMSM Familiar with the Latino MSM community and experience recruiting the population into sexual health services Familiar with developing social marketing campaigns Experience and comfortability with conducting one-on-one interviews Experience working in a nonprofit environment Experience working with HIV prevention and health education/health promotion Knowledge Of
Health spectrum of HIV/STIs Biomedical HIV prevention Human sexuality and sexual identity Health and social concerns of Latino MSM Principles of social marketing Virtual platforms for community connection and training Ability To
Work independently Work effectively with a diverse group of staff, volunteers and professionals Organize stakeholders and engage community building and establish linkages between stakeholders Meet frequent, sometimes conflicting deadlines in a rapidly changing environment; respond with sensitivity to social inequities and diverse ethnic groups Adhere to HIPAA guidelines Engage participants and encourage HIV testing and linkage to biomedical (PrEP/PEP) services Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
This is primarily an office position that requires occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. Special Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID Vaccination and booster or medical/religious exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
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Under the direction of the Program Coordinator for the CDC Latino MSM Program, the Prevention Training Specialist will help develop, implement, monitor and evaluate all approaches used to recruit and retain young Latino men who have sex with men (YMSM) ages 18 - 39 into HIV care and biomedical (PrEP/PEP) services, as well as develop role model stories in alignment with the PROMISE for High Impact Prevention (HIP) intervention. Responsibilities
Utilize virtual and in-person outreach strategies to recruit, engage, and provide sexual health education activities/services to Latino MSM Provide Latino MSM with sexual health screenings (HIV/STI), safer sex supplies, and resources for PrEP and PEP through El Saludable in-person and at-home HIV testing services Identify and link new and previously diagnosed HIV positive Latino MSM into HIV care services, including navigation to resources such as Medi-Cal, housing, mental health, and food services Identify and link HIV negative Latino MSM into biomedical (PrEP/PEP) services Facilitate in-person and virtual workshops on sexual health (HIV/STI) and biomedical (PrEP/PEP) services to increase access to HIV/STI testing and PrEP/PEP acquisition Recruit, train, and manage peer advocates from the target population Assist in planning and execution of peer advocate events Recruit, screen, and interview ‘role models’ for role model stories Transcribe role model interviews and extract pertinent language Theorize and design a role model concept that includes illustrations, photographs, and language; collaborate with internal and external designers to finalize publication Create a distribution strategy for virtual and print platforms Work with the program coordinator to develop social marketing materials for distribution via Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, and in-person outreach Requirements
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS. Training And Experience
Associate Degree in human services related field OR High School Diploma/GED and minimum two-year experience working with Latino YMSM Familiar with the Latino MSM community and experience recruiting the population into sexual health services Familiar with developing social marketing campaigns Experience and comfortability with conducting one-on-one interviews Experience working in a nonprofit environment Experience working with HIV prevention and health education/health promotion Knowledge Of
Health spectrum of HIV/STIs Biomedical HIV prevention Human sexuality and sexual identity Health and social concerns of Latino MSM Principles of social marketing Virtual platforms for community connection and training Ability To
Work independently Work effectively with a diverse group of staff, volunteers and professionals Organize stakeholders and engage community building and establish linkages between stakeholders Meet frequent, sometimes conflicting deadlines in a rapidly changing environment; respond with sensitivity to social inequities and diverse ethnic groups Adhere to HIPAA guidelines Engage participants and encourage HIV testing and linkage to biomedical (PrEP/PEP) services Working Conditions/Physical Requirements
This is primarily an office position that requires occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper. Special Requirements
Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID Vaccination and booster or medical/religious exemption required. Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Other Industries
Non-profit Organization Management
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