Program Specialist - TPSS

BronxWorks helps individuals and families improve their economic and social well-being. From toddlers to seniors, we feed, shelter, teach, and support our neighbors to build a stronger community. In all aspects of our work, we strive for the highest ethical and performance standards and guided by the belief that people are to be treated with dignity and respect regardless of their present situation or past experiences. We have 37 locations throughout the borough providing a variety of programs that offer assistance in the areas of family, children and youth support, educational services, elder care, homelessness, mental health and workforce development. We are an employer of choice for anyone interested in a meaningful career in the social services field.

BronxWorks is hiring (1) Program Specialist for the Targeted Prevention and Supportive Services (TPSS) Program.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct services to clients, including intake, engagement, assessment, referral, service plan development, advocacy, counseling, exit summaries and follow-up.
• Monitor and document client progress toward service plan goals.
• Conduct home visits and other field work, as required
• Document all interactions with, or on behalf of clients
• Provide general clerical support, including filing, faxing, word processing, typing, photocopying, and sorting mail
• Answer telephones
• Report to, and meet with supervisor monthly basis or more frequently as required
• Assist with special projects as assigned
• Perform additional duties as assigned

PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide direct services and prevention education clients living with HIV/AIDS (PLWH/A) and people who are at high risk for contracting HIV, sexually transmitted illnesses (STI's) and Hepatitis C, including people engaging in high risk sexual behavior and intravenous drug users.
• Drive agency medical van to specified testing and outreach locations for the purpose of conducting testing and outreach responsibilities
• Fill vehicle with gas when needed.
• Notify supervisor of vehicle maintenance problems as they arise.
• Manage a caseload
• Administer HIV and HCV Testing
• Facilitate evidence-based interventions, including, Safer Sex in the City, Healthy Relationships and VOICESNOCES.
• Maintain familiarity with program resources available on- and off-site
• Maintain company property such as agency cell phone and/or computer.
• Ensure that Verizon FFM is active and report to supervisor if app is not working.
• Act as a program contact person for inquiries concerning clients
• Coordinate client services with other social services, mental health, medical and other providers.
• Refer and link clients to necessary medical and supportive services.
• Complete intake, risk assessment, service plan development, referrals, advocacy, and counseling.
• Conduct Outreach.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefer at least one year of experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS. Prefer one year of experience doing HIV rapid testing and Hepatitis C rapid testing, although training will be provided.
• Minimum High School Diploma, Associate Degree preferred.
• Proficiency in English required; Proficiency in second language preferred.
• Proficiency in modem business communications, including personal computers, electronic mail, voicemail, and facsimile and copier equipment.
• Valid NYS Driver's License preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required.
• Good communication, writing interpersonal and organizational skills
• Ability to use a computer for prolonged periods.
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, or sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to bend and retrieve objects and/or documents.
• Ability to travel in the boroughs of New York City and its adjacent counties via public transportation.
• Ability to travel for a minimum of 1 mile within a reasonable amount of time and in all types of weather, including inclement weather, if required to conduct home visits and/or field work.

BronxWorks seeks to build an inclusive organization grounded in respect for differences. BronxWorks is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates and employees pursuant to applicable law. This commitment applies to all terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, compensation, training and employee development, placement, promotion, demotion, upgrading, downgrading, transfer, layoff and termination. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, gender, sex, age, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, gender identity or expression, genetic information, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact hrbenefits@bronxworks.org.

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