HEPPAC: Seeking Community Health Promoter (oakland east)
AGENCY SUMMARY The mission of HIV Education and Prevention Project of Alameda County (HEPPAC) is to stop the spread of preventable, infectious diseases in our community. We strive to reduce the impact of drug and sex related harm by addressing health disparities and increasing protective practices.
HEPPAC provides comprehensive risk reduction services and basic needs services for increased risk populations of our community. HEPPACs core services are: syringe exchange, community outreach, naloxone access and the Casa Segura Drop-in Center. Each component includes HIV and HCV screening and linkage, basic needs services and increased access to medical care.
POSITION PURPOSE To increase current HIV /HCV knowledge to participants among active substance users in HEPPACs service area. Assure quality access to harm reduction services and meeting agency program objectives.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Refer participants to HIV/HCV Programing.
Assist onsite rapid HIV/HCV screening at all fixed and mobile syringe exchange activities
Conduct street outreach in areas where targeted population lives and convenes to identify prime locations to conduct mobile screening at syringe exchange services
Administer individual level intervention services during testing. Prevention strategies
Work at all scheduled Syringe Service Programs
Distribute harm reduction supplies to targeted population
Manage logging paperwork and data collection and sharing
Maintain accurate documentation of all required client level data, program narratives and services delivered
Make appropriate referrals when necessary
Work closely with team members in the coordination of client services
Participate on assigned projects as needed
Work evenings, some holidays and weekends
MINIMUM QUALIFICAITIONS
Minimum of two years’ experience working with people who inject drugs (PWIDs) and other active substance users in the Bay Area, inclusive of street based outreach. Knowledge of recent trends and best practices of syringe exchange implementation. Knowledge of harm reduction theory, practices and application. Basic knowledge of program monitoring and reporting requirements. Ability to disseminate programs findings, trends and best practices to Admin staff. Assists Harm Reduction Services Manager with program reporting requirements. Extensive knowledge of infectious diseases, primarily HIV and hepatitis C. Valid ID or DL required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct street outreach in areas where targeted population lives, convenes
Administer individual level intervention services
Distribute harm reduction supplies
Assist with providing services at HEPPACs syringes exchange locations
Maintain accurate documentation of all required client level data and services delivered
Make appropriate referrals when necessary
Work closely with team members in the coordination of client services
Participate on assigned projects as needed
Work evenings, some holidays and weekends
Duties as assigned
EDUCATION
Any combination of education, training and experience that led to the acquisition of required knowledge, skills and abilities.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Ability to maintain operation of company vehicles
Ability to lift at least 50lbs
Oral communication skills
Written communication skills
Organizational skills
Effective time management
Able to utilize basic computer programs
Able to work effectively in a team dynamic
Capacity to work with increased risk populations, including homeless, active substance users, people of color and those with mental illness
WORKING CONDITIONS Over 50% of assigned duties occur outdoors, including parks and homeless encampments and other non-clinical settings. Weather does not result in cancellation of services. Office setting consists of mild to moderate noise level in a typical client based environment. Must be able to lift up to 40lbs, walk in a brisk manner and sit for extended periods.