Outreach & Prevention Specialist

POSITION TITLE :  Outreach and Prevention Specialist

LOCATION : Owensboro, KY

STATUS :  Full Time, Hourly, Non- Exempt

PROGRAM : VOA Health

REPORTS TO : Program Manager of VOA Health

INTRODUCTION :

Volunteers of America Mid-States (VOA) is a non-profit organization spanning four states that creates positive change in the lives of individuals and communities through a ministry of service. We provide housing for families, veterans, and low-income seniors.  We provide care and support for individuals with developmental disabilities, healing accountability that brings people together with restorative justice, and free HIV testing and education.  When Volunteers of America was founded in 1896, "volunteer" referred to anyone who served others as a vocation through a commitment to a mission. Today, we are still staffed by paid, mission-driven professionals working to create positive change and build thriving communities.  Flexibility, teamwork, and fun are some of the reasons our employees are proud to work at VOA!  We offer a comprehensive benefits package to employees who meet eligibility requirements.

BENEFITS :

Volunteers of America Mid-States, offers a rich and robust benefits package the supports a healthy work life balance, which include the following :

Health and Wellness

Employee Assistance Plans (EAP)

Health and Wellness Program

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Flexible Spending Account

Health Spending Account

Short Term Disability

MetLife Legal Plans

Financial Wellbeing

Competitive Compensation Packages

Life Insurance (company paid)

403b retirement plan with company fund matching

Employee discounts

• Loan forgiveness options through federal programs

(National Health Corp & Public Service Loan Forgiveness)

Work Culture

Commitment Committee

Justice Committee

Integrity Committee

Compassion Committee

Retention Committee

JOB SUMMARY AND QUALIFICATIONS :

The Outreach and Prevention Specialist (OPS) works in the community to identify those with increased risk for HIV. The OPS will establish community partnerships supporting outreach objectives in (Henderson and Daviess) counties. They will facilitate HIV and sexual health education classes, community outreach events and activities, and collaborate with the outreach team and community partners to strengthen community impact. They will encourage individuals to participate in testing and education events; they will support safer sex supply distribution and social networking strategies. OPS will oversee and recruit participants from all populations. They will volunteer to support program objectives. OPS will work weekdays with some flexible evening and weekend hours depending on the time of year and need. The OPS must be able to exercise tact and discretion to sustain confidential relationships with clients. You must maintain confidentiality while adhering to agency policies and grant stipulations.

WHAT YOU SHOULD HAVE :

Training and experience in the HIV or sexual health field preferred. Experience working with youth preferred. General knowledge of HIV and HIV / STD prevention. Working knowledge of target population, field related community partners, and the Jefferson County area. Able to work independently and with multidisciplinary teams while maintaining organizational and critical thinking skills. In addition, the OPS must have good verbal and written communication skills. Also, public speaking or education facilitation experience is preferred. Candidate should be comfortable engaging clients in discussion about HIV / STD risks

RESPONSIBILITIES :

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.