JOBS: HIV Prevention Coordinator, Counselor, and Navigator positions | The LGBT Community Center (New York)

[Anthony Albanese]

Please see our website for details on how to apply: https://gaycenter.org/about/employment 

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HIV PREVENTION CLINIC COORDINATOR

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME

 

The HIV Prevention Clinic Coordinator is responsible for the direct oversight of HIV prevention navigation services at NYC STD clinics, providing clinical supervision to program staff and coordinating outreach, training, linkage to care for both HIV care and PrEP/PEP, and referrals to a spectrum of non-medical services offered at The Center.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide clinical and task supervision to the HIV Prevention Counselor(s) to ensure Public Health Solutions (PHS) contract deliverables are met.
• Act as the liaison with STD clinic staff and program staff at The Center's main site to coordinate care and services.
• Monitor data collection and reporting and support referrals to other Center programs.
• Provide support related to clinical work as needed, including crisis intervention.
• Plan and deliver a quarterly LGBTQ competency training to the staff at the STD clinics.
• Oversee, coordinate, and implement all outreach efforts to populations most at risk for HIV.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• Master's degree (LCSW/LMSW, LMHC) required.
• Previous clinical experience in the field of HIV prevention and/or treatment. Prior knowledge of PrEP/PEP preferred
• Significant experience working with LGBT populations, including knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity and transgender issues.
• Solid leadership, administrative, organization, and written/verbal communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Commitment to inclusive, multi-cultural programming; prior experience working with in coalitions with diverse communities and an understanding of intersectional oppressions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues, needs and interests of the LGBT community, including knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity and transgender issues.
• A strong commitment to social justice and the mission of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center.

HIV PREVENTION COUNSELOR

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME

 

The HIV Prevention Counselor will be responsible for providing counseling to clients located in need of services at a NYC STD. This individual will be responsible for supervision of the HIV Prevention Navigator at the clinic, and will provide crisis counseling, conduct mental health and substance use screening, including brief interventions as needed. In addition, they will provide PrEP/PEP education, and linkage to care including PrEP/PEP.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with the HIV Prevention Coordinator to meet all Public Health Solutions (PHS) contract deliverables.
• Provide behavioral health counseling at assigned NYC STD clinic.
• Supervise and task manage HIV Prevention Navigator assigned to STD clinic.
• Work collaboratively with STD clinic staff and Center main site staff to coordinate care and services.
• Conduct screening for both mental health and substance use issues (including SBIRT).
• Provide brief interventions and linkage to care, including PrEP/PEP providers, benefits providers, and other providers as needed.
• Enter contacts and documentation into PHS and Center databases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• LMSW/LMHC or similar, required; LCSW and field certification to supervise students a plus.
• Previous clinical experience in working within the field of HIV prevention and/or treatment. Prior knowledge of PrEP/PEP preferred.
• Significant experience working with LGBT populations, including knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity and transgender issues.
• Good leadership, administrative, organization, and written/verbal communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Commitment to inclusive, multi-cultural programming; prior experience working within coalitions with diverse communities and an understanding of intersectional oppressions.
• Knowledge and understanding of the issues, needs and interests of the LGBT community, including knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity and transgender issues.
• A strong commitment to social justice and the mission of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center.

HIV PREVENTION NAVIGATOR

CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME

 

The HIV Prevention Navigator is responsible for tasks related to managing STD clinic client cases for those seeking services at the STD clinic and who may benefit from HIV prevention services. This individual will provide brief intervention, PrEP/PEP education, linkage to PrEP/PEP, benefits navigation, linkage to services, and PrEP/PEP follow-up.

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work with the HIV Prevention Counselors and HIV Prevention Coordinator to meet all Public Health Solutions (PHS) contract deliverables.
• Collaborate with the HIV Prevention Counselors, STD clinic staff, and program staff at The Center's main site to coordinate care and services.
• Provide brief interventions and linkage to care, including PrEP/PEP providers, benefits providers, and other providers as needed.
• Implement H-PLUS screening and complete client assessments.
• Enter contacts and documentation into PHS and Center databases.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements:

• BSW or similar required; Associate's degree with related work experience accepted; LMSW/LMHC a plus.
• Previous clinical experience working in the field of HIV prevention and/or treatment.  Prior knowledge of PrEP/PEP preferred.
• Significant experience working with LGBT populations, including knowledge of the spectrum of gender identity and transgender issues.
• Good administrative, organization, and written/verbal communication skills; bilingual a plus.
• Commitment to inclusive, multi-cultural programming; prior experience working within coalitions with diverse communities and an understanding of intersectional oppressions.
• A strong commitment to social justice and the mission of The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Community Center.