New York, NY

Apicha Community Health Center – Our mission at apicha community health center is to improve the health of our community and to increase access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health and supportive services. We are committed to excellence and to providing culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. We advocate for and provide a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable people, especially Asians and Pacific Islanders, the LGBT Community and individuals living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

YMSM Prevention Associate

Position Title:  Young Men Who Have Sex with Men (YMSM)Prevention Associate

Reports to:  YMSM Project Coordinator

FSLA:  Full time, Non-Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities

• Recruit gay identified and non-gay identified Young Men of Color Who Have Sex with Men (YMCSM) between the ages of 18 to 29 and their partners regardless of race/​ethnicity and HIV serostatus for HIV/​STI screening services and CDC approved behavioral interventions;
• Conduct risk assessment and administer HIV/​STD/​Hepatitis C screening including specimen collection in accordance with the agency’s protocol for on-site & field testing;
• Link HIV-positive individuals to appropriate medical services;
• Co-facilitate CDC approved behavioral interventions to YMCSM clients of the agency
• Refer clients to needed services as appropriate and navigate clients to services by making appointments and/​or escorting clients to services when appropriate;
• Connect high-risk HIV negative individuals to prevention interventions;
• Assist with HIV testing events and other health fair coordination;
• Develop collaborations with POC communities, promote project work as well as agency services at various venues;
• Work collaboratively with other APICHA staff;
• Collect, document all data in required data bases(s) and electronic medical record system in accordance with the agency’s protocol;
• Perform other duties as assigned.​

Qualifications

• High school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year paid work experience in the LGBT Community.​
• Strong socio-cultural identification with target communities required;
• Ability to reach and recruit program participants especially gay identified or non-gay identified YMCSM of Color;
• Ability to provide HIV/​STI/​Hepatitis C screening in accordance with APICHA Community Health Center’s protocol for on-site & field testing;
• Ability to complete proficiency for HIV/​STI/​Hepatitis C testing within 30 days of hire required;
• Ability to identify and navigate internet websites where YMCSM meet their partners.​ bars/​clubs, private sex parties, etc;
• Ability to work comfortably, professionally in conducting program promotion/​client recruitment activities in various high-risk venues including places where YMCSM with high risk of HIV infection gather (i.​e.​, bars/​clubs,bathhouses, private sex parties);
• Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately on sexual topics;
• Ability to work with staff and clients of diverse backgrounds;
• Must be flexible to work nights and weekends;`
• Ability to use public transportation;
• Ability to use common office computer software such as Word, Excel and the Internet.​

Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits:  To apply, please send a resume, cover letter (including salary requirements), and three references to: Joseph Akima, LGBT Program Manager, 400 Broadway, New York, NY 10013.​ Fax 212-334-7956 or email to: Jakima@​apicha.​org.​  Position is open until filled.​

APICHA is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, national origin, gender, disability, marital statues,sexual orientation.​

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