Outreach Representative, Pediatrics/HIV-AIDS - Department of Pediatrics

Outreach Representative, Pediatrics/HIV-AIDS - Department of Pediatrics Job Purpose Provides HIV prevention services including education, outreach and counseling and testing to high-risk youth in metro-Detroit. Essential Functions Identify and recruit high-risk families and youth in clinical and community settings, at screening events and through the internet to collect data and track behavior. Establish confidential relationships required to interview participants or request identified individuals to complete surveys to collect data regarding knowledge of particular issues, behavior, and barriers to counseling, testing and treatment. Provide information and promote awareness among at-risk families and youth. Persuade individuals to become aware of their condition, inform participants of the danger of risky behavior; and provide advice about available services in the areas of testing, treatment and counseling. Compile and provide data for use in grant preparation in order to evaluate and provide comprehensive services aimed at families and youths at risk. Serve in a liaison capacity to internal and external contacts. Coordinate events and projects with collaborating agencies to exchange information and remain current with developments in the field. Perform related duties as assigned. Unique Duties Essential functions include increasing engagement of services for PrEP, HIV Prevention for HIV positive teens and young adults, decreasing barriers to access care, providing peer support, role modeling in creating healthy life decisions regarding HIV status, providing referrals and education to clients, addressing community issues impacting infected clients and HIV prevention strategies, and offering assistance in improving life skills related to health-care literacy. Qualifications Education: High school graduate (or GED) or equivalent combination of education and/or experience. Some knowledge pertinent health issues preferred. Experience: Minimum 1 year experience working with families and youths preferred. Ability to communicate effectively, bilingual desirable. Ability to operate standard office equipment including personal computer and software needed for storing, retrieving, formatting and integrating data. Some knowledge of data collection methods. Good organizational skills. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Oral communications, planning/organizing skills, interpersonal skills, customer service skills. Employment Type Regular Employee Full Time Staff/Administrative Salary Compensation type: Annual Salary Salary minimum: TBD Salary hire maximum: TBD Working Conditions & Other Details Number of openings: 1 Reposted position: No Background check requirements: University policy requires certain persons offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. EEO Statement The university welcomes applications from persons with disabilities and veterans. Wayne State is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.