Wanna Be An OutReach Worker? Here's Your Chance....

One thing about this position that probably should be made clear before going further is that it is primarily an HIV/AIDS information outreach position, versus a "standard" outreach position. And while there really are no set "standards" for outreach workers, there are indeed Best Practices, as well as the broad or narrowly scoped targeting of clientèle, which is often left up to the organization performing the outreach. My agency pretty much has a "no holds barred" approach and anyone who finds themselves homeless comes under my purview. Furthermore, my outreach allows a multifaceted approach to those who are homeless and includes just about everything, from job training to housing resources to community service supervision to prescription medicine purchases to ID procurement to transportation to food to health care to life skills to drug abuse/alcohol counseling to tobacco cessation to agency referrals to .....well you get the picture.... From the fine folks over at StreetWorks.... Job Announcement Street Works Nashville, Tennessee Office of the Executive Director Opening Date: Monday, August 6, 2007 Closing Date: Monday, August 20, 2007 Position: Outreach Worker - Early Intervention Services (2 positions available) Salary: $22,000-$24,000 Duty Location: Nashville, Tennessee Who Is Eligible for Consideration This position is open to candidates who have interest in the public health and/or social work field. Qualified applicants must meet education requirements of a High School Diploma or GED. Experience cannot be substituted for education. Duties This is an outreach worker position. This position provides prevention and education outreach in HIV/AIDS by providing HIV testing and locating and re-linking HIV positive clients who are no longer accessing medical services. It assists in addressing relevant issues faced by clients. The duties will be performed during afternoon and evening hours and work shifts will fluctuate. Responsibilities Applicant must have a good understanding of target area population and its resources. Possess the ability to work with diverse populations and sensitive to community norms, language, values, cultural beliefs, and traditions. Must provide reports as required. Provide HIV testing along with pre and post test counseling services. Responsible for problem solving and ability to handle crisis situations. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality in a culturally competent setting. Skilled in identifying and selecting interventions that promote growth and goal attainment. The worker will be able to conduct a competent problem analysis and to select those strategies, services or interventions that are appropriate and help clients attain a desired outcome. Services may include testing, assistance, facilitation of active referrals, provides client advocacy, and provide direct counseling. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED. Experience in working with persons in substance abuse. Experience in working and training of persons who are HIV positive. Ability to provide informal counseling on an individual basis and refer to Case Manager for follow up. Possess understanding and prior training and education in HIV/AIDS. Has knowledge of relevant community resources. Possess the basic computer skills. Knowledge, Skills, Ability (KSA) Your submission package must include a one-paragraph narrative that describes your education and experience in the following KSA’s: 1) Explain your experience working with persons with substance abuse issues 2) Explain your experience working with persons who are HIV positive 3) List counseling experience and referral of cases to Case Managers 4) Provide your understanding and prior training/education in HIV/AIDS Submission Requirements To be considered for this position, you must submit the following information: One paragraph on KSA 1- 4 shown above Resume Reference Letters (2) Proof of valid Drivers License and Insurance Diploma Most recent performance appraisal FAILURE TO SUBMIT ANY OF THE ITEMS SHOWN UNDER “Submission Requirements” WILL RESULT IN ELIMINATION FROM CONSIDERATION. ***Your submission must be received by 4:30 p.m. on the closing date of this Announcement*** Please submit your documents to the following address: Ron E. Crowder, Executive Director Street Works P. O. Box 60037 Nashville, Tennessee 37206-0037 (615) 259-7676 You may submit your response to this announcement via regular mail to the address above, by fax to (615) 259-7682, or email rcrowder@street-works.org For more information: Please call Operations at (615) 259-7676.