Job description
The Public Health Institute (PHI) is an independent, nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting health, well-being, and quality of life for people throughout California, across the nation and around the world. As one of the largest and most comprehensive public health organizations in the nation, we are at the forefront of research and innovations to improve the efficacy of public health statewide, nationally, and internationally.
Position Summary
In collaboration with Lyon Martin Health Services, the Health Educator I will work for the newly funded SAMHSA.CMHS project to implement HIV, substance abuse, and mental health prevention and treatment programs for gender non-binary people (GNBP) in Alameda and San Francisco Counties.
Employment Type : Full Time
Full pay range for this position: $22.47 to $31.31 per hour. The typical hiring range for this position is from $22.47 (minimum) to $26.89 (midpoint) per hour. The starting wage is determined based on the candidate’s knowledge, skills, experience, as well as budget availability.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Conduct community in-person and online outreach targeting non-binary people (GNBP).
- Actively build collaborative working relationships with CBOs and other social groups.
- Refer participants to appropriate community-based organizations and health care services (e.g., substance use treatment, HIV/Viral Hepatitis (VH) testing and treatment, PrEP, Hep B vaccination, and primary health care, etc.) and their necessary services. Monitor and navigate referred services for participants.
- Provide Motivational Enhancement Intervention sessions to participants and provide case management/peer counseling to coordinate all aspects of care, including behavioral health, primary health care, and HIV/Hep prevention services.
- Conduct intake and follow-up risk assessments.
- Collect and enter assessment and outcome data.
- Work closely with Lyon Martin Health Services to implement various project activities.
- Manage materials and facility logistics for outreach events and activities.
- Facilitate support groups.
- Process cash payments to participants.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- At least 1 year of relevant work experience.
- High school diploma.
Other Qualifications
- Some working experience in the gender non-binary and/or transgender communities.
- Strong knowledge of HIV, substance abuse, and health disparity issues in the gender non-binary community.
- Ability to maintain accurate record keeping.
- Ability to recognize and resolve problems as they occur.
- Good attention to detail, self-motivation, ability to work independently as well as part of a team, and good organizational skills.
- Ability and comfort in engaging in open and nonjudgmental conversations with participants from diverse backgrounds (e.g., ethnic, gender, and sexual minorities) with sensitivity.
- Prior computer experience (e.g., Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel).
- Some experience in peer counseling or case management.
- Knowledge of the HIV service system in San Francisco and Alameda counties is plus.
- Ability to travel locally and work some non-standard hours as required.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required.
PHI WORKFORCE MANDATORY COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY
Per the PHI Workforce Mandatory COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, it is a condition of employment for all domestic based employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless they are granted a reasonable accommodation under applicable law.
New hires need to provide proof of full vaccination prior to their start date or apply for an exemption/accommodation within three business days after their start date. Depending on the circumstances, new hires who do not comply with this Policy, or who cannot be reasonably accommodated, will either have their employment suspended or terminated. Candidates who are non-compliant will have their offers rescinded.
EEO Statement
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ADA Statement:
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About Public Health Institute
CEO: Mary Pittman
Revenue: $25 to $100 million (USD)
Size: 501 to 1000 Employees
Type: Nonprofit Organization
Website: www.phi.org
Year Founded: 1964