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8 people are interested
Outreach Team
ORGANIZATION: HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF GEORGIA, INC
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8 people are interested
VOLUNTEER DESRCIPTION:
Responsible for performing HIV/AIDS and other STDs education and prevention outreach to high-risk populations in their respective communities. HIV prevention services include street outreach, risk reduction small group education/support sessions, community-based mobile health screenings, community forums and other innovative interventions. HIV prevention services target a diverse population, including persons of color, persons who exchange sex, injection and non-injection drug users, youth-at-risk, women at-risk, MSM, Lesbians, Bisexuals, transgender persons and other diverse populations. This position has no set office hours.
DUTIES:
- Performs HIV/AIDS and STD prevention education including safer sex and safer injection drug use within high risk communities
- Condoms and other related materials to target populations
- Participates in training
- Provides clients with advocacy and referral assistance
- Serves as a liaison to other service organizations
- Assist in developing outreach events
- Assurance that necessary supplies are available for field activities
SKILLS AND REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Some knowledge about HIV, STD and high risk populations
- Experience working with people with substance use issues including IV drug users a plus
- Cultural sensitivity with willingness to work with people of diverse ethnic backgrounds, sexual orientations, as well as people with AIDS/HIV
- Willingness and proven ability to work cooperatively with other people
- Flexibility with schedule and willing to work some evenings and Saturdays
- Willingness to access clients and work in 'marginal’ neighborhoods
- Familiarity with target neighborhoods/target populations a plus
- Bilingual with Spanish a plus
- Valid driver’s license and your own transportation
- Excellent communication skills
More opportunities with HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF GEORGIA, INC
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About HEALTH PARTNERSHIP OF GEORGIA, INC
Location:
7274 Bankhead Highway, Suite C, Douglasville, GA 30134, US
Mission Statement
To eradicate the spread of the HIV virus and to assist with the improvement of the quality of life for all individuals impacted by HIV, mental illness, substance abuse, hunger and homelessness.
Description
The Health Partnership of Georgia, Inc. (HPOG) is an HIV service organization serving metro-Atlanta and the surrounding areas. HPOG is the sister organization of The Partnership of Greater Atlanta, LLC (a Medicaid contracted organization providing HIV case management and other support services since 2014). The Health Partnership of Georgia, Inc. strives tirelessly to help those impacted by HIV, mental illness, substance abuse, hunger and homelessness. Since 2013, as a pro bono organization (now nonprofit) HPOG has assisted 100s of individuals. We know there is much more work needed in our communities. HPOG cannot do it alone! We are looking for dedicated volunteers with a heart to serve and a willingness to align with a developing and growing organization. If this is you, please apply to one of the available positions today.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
7274 Bankhead HighwaySuite Cdouglasville, GA 30134
DATE POSTED
April 23, 2019
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Advocacy
- Case Work / Management
- Healthcare
- People Skills
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training