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North Shore Health Project – Gloucester, MA

Want to help support the health of the LGBTQ+ community on the North Shore? Want to get paid to go to fun events? North Shore Health Project is hiring for a new position, LGBTQ+ Health Outreach Worker. The person in this position will have a chance to do outreach at events and bars, educate and connect people with competent health resources. It is a per diem position that will typically work 2 3-4 hours shifts per week, including one weekend evening. Position: LGBTQ+ Health Outreach Worker (per diem).

Primary Duties:

Outreach to target populations identified by DPH including men who have sex with men and trans women
Conduct outreach on evenings or weekends at LGBT+ events, bars, and public sex environments
Inform individuals of services and make connections for testing and other prevention services
Distribute condoms and information
Educate about HIV/STD risks and prevention
Make PrEP referrals and referrals to other relevant health resources
Complete paperwork such as outreach tracking forms, record into electronic record keeping software

Additional Duties

Provide syringe services and Overdose Prevention services as needed during office hours
Attend mandatory DPH trainings and other trainings ongoing
Attend staff meetings and report on activities to supervisor
Other duties as assigned

Location:

Gloucester and surrounding communities such as Beverly, Essex, Salem, Ipswich
Gay bars and events on the North Shore

Hours:

6-8 hours per week
Two 3-4 hours shifts per week
One weekend day per week
Travel required

Qualifications:

Existing knowledge and relationships in the North Shore gay/LGBT+ community and resources strongly preferred
Car + valid driver’s license required
Outgoing, compassionate, with strong communication and people skills
Comfort and ability to talk about sex and sexual health without judgment
Competency with computers preferred
Experience with the Harm Reduction Model, HIV services or prevention a plus

Job Type: Part-time

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Founded in 1988, the North Shore Health Project has been supporting the health and well being of people living on the North Shore for almost three decades. Originally formed by friends, loved ones, and those impacted by the HIV/AIDS epidemic, over the years NSHP has grown to include client advocacy, case management, needle exchange, community education, overdose prevention, testing for HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C, and LGBTQ services.