Prevention Specialist

Department: Prevention
ReportsTo: Prevention Manager
Location: Roseburg
PositionType: 1.0 FTE, 40 Hours/Week, Non-Exempt
WorkType: In Person, Not Hybrid/Remote Eligible
SalaryRange: $21.50 - $22.79/Per Hour
SalaryNote: Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50Bilingual Differential. This BilingualDifferential is not included in the salary range above.
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ExternalApplicants: Apply directly through our website, via theAgency Overview link. All applicantsmust submit a complete job application, supplemental questions, and resume viathe job portal to be considered.
InternalApplicants: Apply via email, following the emailed applicationinstructions

PositionSummary: The Prevention Specialist will work closelywith the Prevention Manager in the management and supervision of SyringeExchange services and Naloxone distribution. This position provides directservices to people who are injecting drugs in a variety of settings. Thisposition is also responsible for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis testing,counseling and referral services, and PrEP coordination. Theywill work directly with populations that are at high-risk for acquiring HIV, toassist them in accessing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, or PrEP.


EssentialFunctions and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring that preventionservices are a safe and welcoming environment
• Provide syringe exchange,testing, harm reduction and PrEP Navigation at office and mobile syringe exchangesites
• Collect and maintain andmanage relevant data related to services
• Provide HIV/HCV testingand counseling services to at-risk populations
• Track, maintain, manage,and order supplies related to syringe exchange services
• Coordinate the safedisposal of used syringes, including transporting used syringes
• Provide and document referralsto local medical providers, PrEP Assistance programs, agency HIV Case Managementand Peer programs, substance abuse treatment, mental health and other communityservices
• Assist clients in accessingand enrolling in insurance programs, including but not limited to Oregon HealthPlan (Medicaid), Medicare, and private insurance plans
• Provide Naloxone trainingand kit distribution
• Ensure that all policiesand procedures are followed during prevention services
• Attend workshops andtrainings that are relevant to job responsibilities and which will encourageprofessional development and program growth
• Conduct outreach toidentify individuals in need of HIV prevention services
• Participate in agencycollaborative processes, meetings and committees
• Train and Supervisevolunteers providing prevention services
• Maintain up-to-date HIV andPrEP knowledge and provide HIV and PrEP education to high-risk populations,professionals and community members, in a variety of settings
• Develop and strengthenrelationships with service providers in our service areas
• Conduct outreach online, incommunity sex environments, and at LGBT-related events to gay and bisexual men,offering safer sex supplies and making referrals to our services
• Ability to work well withothers, handle stress appropriately, have reliable attendance
• Ability to use personal cellphone to run agency phone system software, MFA, etc.
• Other tasks as assigned,including training/cross-training other staff as needed

RequiredQualifications:

• 1 year of relevantexperience with patient/client interaction or working with similar populationsand services
• Ability to safely drive agency van
• Ability to pass agency criminal background check
• Ability to work eveningsor weekends as needed and to work outdoors regularly
• Comfortable discussingsex, drug use, and HIV/AIDS
• Excellent written and oralcommunication skills
• Ability to build and maintainbridges between HIV Alliance and its clients, other non-profit agencies,governmental entities, key community stakeholders
• Ability to represent theagency and syringe exchange to community members, law enforcement and otherswho have questions about syringe exchange in an informative andnon-confrontational manner
• Ability to make sounddecisions during off site syringe exchanges
• Ability to de-escalatesituations in the field and office-based settings independently
• Knowledge of the uniqueissues affecting high-risk communities and willingness to learn aboutculturally relevant interventions for gay and bisexual men, people who injectdrugs and people living with HIV/AIDS.
• TB test (covered by agency)
• Valid Oregon driver's license, or valid out of statedriver's license with the ability to get an Oregon driver's license within 30days of establishing residency in Oregon, and a driving record sufficient to becovered by agency auto insurance policy.
• Comfortable handling saferinjection and safer sex supplies
• Familiarity using Word,Excel, and Power Point

ProfessionalCompetencies:

• Interpersonal Communication& Conflict Management (proactively communicates effectively,listens carefully to others, exhibits acceptable standards of conduct, dealseffectively with others in difficult situations, works to reduce tension &conflict)
• Organizational Awareness(takes time to learn about agency culture, policies, and procedures; recognizesand balances the interest and impact of one's department with those of otherdepartments, programs, and the agency as a whole)
• Embraces Change(actively identifies problems and opportunities for change, implementssolutions where appropriate, maintains effectiveness & adjusts well whenexperiencing changes in work tasks, environment, processes, and requirements)
• Living the Agency Vision& Values (demonstrates an understanding of agencyvision and values, keeping the vision and values at the forefront of decisionmaking)
• Client & Customer Focused(keeps client and customer needs a primary focus; develops and sustainsproductive relationships with clients, customers, & partners)
• Valuing Diversity(appreciates and leverages the capabilities, insights, & ideas of allindividuals; works effectively with individuals of diverse style, ability,& motivation)

PhysicalDemands:

While performing the dutiesof this job, the employee is required to:

• Repetitively use hands,including grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity to performvarious necessary clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
• Frequently use arms, such aspushing & pulling to open/close drawers, cabinets, etc.
• Sit and/or stand for extendedperiods of time at an assigned station
• Bend, stand, & reach tobe able to transport clients and to lift and carry up to 25 pounds
• Ability to safely operatevehicle at all times of day and during weather events
• Use continuous clarity ofvision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork

The physical demandsdescribed above here are representative of those that must be met by anemployee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made toenable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of thejob.

WorkingConditions, Travel, and Environment:

The duties of this jobrequire individuals to be able to work in non-traditional and community-basedsettings. Additionally, the duties ofthis job include travel to other locations necessary to complete essential jobfunctions, including the ability to transport self to job-related events andlocations. This role requires regular reliable attendance, including:

• Ability to work flexiblehours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
• Ability to work 5 days perweek for a minimum of 40 hours per week
• Ability to work in loud,crowded, busy, or escalated environments
• Ability to drive at night andduring various weather conditions safely