Syracuse Community Connections seeks a Community Health Worker for the FACES (Facing Adversity in Community Education and Support) program. The CHW will provide community education, counseling, testing, and linkage to care in the areas of HIV, HCV and other communicable infections. The CHW will conduct focused education and outreach to vulnerable populations. There is a travel within Onondaga County and some weekend duties as well. Reporting to the Program Manager will assist in the coordination of program activities, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and administrative tasks to ensure the successful execution of the program.

Responsibilities:

Program Support:

• Links newly diagnosed individuals to care and re-engages other individuals back into care with appropriate documentation
• Follows local protocol to identify strategies for engaging newly and previously diagnosed persons into care and support
• Identifies and locates patients, newly diagnosed, previously diagnosed, and lost-to-care, to determine if and where they are engaged in care
• Provides HIV, HCV and STI intervention activities to include case interviews, partner counseling and referral services to get contacts/associates/suspects identified and brought for testing
• Conducts HIV testing and counseling at various community and in-house events
• Provides HIV education services for the clients and the community at large
• Prepares and disseminates educational materials
• Prepares and submits service reports/data and narratives

Community Engagement:

• Support outreach efforts to engage key populations and community stakeholders in program activities.
• Attend community events, meetings, and conferences to represent the organization and build relationships with partners and collaborators.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Community Health, Health Education, Community Development Psychology, Project Management or a related field preferred.
  1 year of experience in program development and social service setting, preferably health education and/or population health.
  First-hand understanding of issues related to living with HIV or AIDS – Experience providing case management services for people with HIV – Good working knowledge of best practice counseling approaches, interventions, and strategies that have been proven effective with certain populations (men who have sex with men, transgender people, substance use, the unhoused population) – Certified and experienced in HIV testing and counselling
  Demonstrated interest in public health issues and a commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations.
  Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
  Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
  Experience working in a public health setting or with community-based organizations is a plus.

BENEFITS

The salary for this position is within the range of $56,000 per year.

Syracuse Community Connections offers competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, a Health Savings account, along with an employee assistance program, a 403b Retirement Plan, and PTO/Sick Leave.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

This is a full-time exempt position based in Syracuse, NY. Some travel will be required. Relocation is not available for this role. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS AND RESUMES TO:

Npowell@smnfswcc.org

Overview: Syracuse Community Connections seeks a Peer Support Specialist for the FACES (Facing Adversity in Community Education and Support) program. The Specialist will provide community education, community engagement support counseling and testing, in the areas of HIV, HCV and other communicable infections. The Specialist will conduct focused education and outreach to vulnerable populations. There is a travel within Onondaga County and some weekend duties as well. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, will assist in the coordination of program activities, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and administrative tasks to ensure the successful execution of the program.

Responsibilities

Program Support:

· Provide ongoing follow-up, basic motivational interviewing and goal setting with clients.

· Provide information on STI prevention and treatment including substance use and support to individuals, families and other stake holders.

· Maintain client records in accordance with prudent, generally accepted record keeping procedures, as defined by FACES and as required by law, grants and contracts.

· Conducts client intakes and assessments.

· Attends all team, agency and community meetings as required.

· Answer phone calls and inquiries concerning FACES services and engaged in supportive services offered such as the diaper bank.

· Maintain strict confidentiality guidelines regarding all clients, conversations and referrals.

· Be active and assertive in the community in efforts to engage the targeted population.

· Conducts HIV testing and counseling at various community and in-house events.

· Prepares and disseminates educational materials

· Prepares and submits service reports/data and narratives.

Community Engagement:

· Support outreach efforts to engage key populations and community stakeholders in program activities.

· Attend community events and meetings to represent the organization and build relationships with partners and collaborators.

Qualifications and Requirements:

· Certified as a peer specialist (preferably in the state of New York)

· High school diploma or equivalent required

· Have an understanding of HIV.

· Interest in integrating personal experience with linkage, retention and adherence into work with clients.

· Understanding of the community served · Knowledge of relevant community resources and methods for accessing them.

· Good communication skills, such as listening well, and using language appropriately

· Ability to work flexible hours to address client needs.

· Interest or experience in working with clients who are difficult to engage and maintain in traditional health care services.

· Ability to communicate and work effectively with clients and staff from diverse backgrounds.

· Ability and willingness to provide emotional support, encouragement and motivation to clients.

· Basic computer skills.

· Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.

· Experience working in a public health setting or with community-based organizations is a plus.

BENEFITS

The salary for this position is $23.00- $24.00 per hour.

Syracuse Community Connections offers competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, a Health Savings account, along with an employee assistance program, a 403b Retirement Plan, and PTO/Sick Leave.

ADDITIONAL DETAILS

Additional evening and weekend hours are occasionally required to fulfill the duties of this position. Relocation is not available for this role. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES TO:

Npowell@smnfswcc.org

Overview: Syracuse Community Connections seeks a Program Coordinator for the FACES (Facing Adversity in Community Education and Support) program. The Program Coordinator will play a critical role in supporting the planning, implementation, and evaluation support of the programs and initiatives within the FACES. Reporting to the Program Manager will assist in the coordination of program activities, data collection, stakeholder engagement, and administrative tasks to ensure the successful execution of public health projects.

Responsibilities

Program Support:

· Assist in the planning, development, and implementation of public health programs and interventions.

· Coordinate program logistics, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, promotion/marketing and arranging for venues or equipment as needed.

· Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure effective program delivery and adherence to project timelines.

Data Collection and Analysis:

· Assist in the development and administration of surveys, questionnaires, and other data collection tools.

· Prepare reports and presentations summarizing program findings and outcomes for internal and external stakeholders.

Community Engagement:

· Support outreach efforts to engage key populations and community stakeholders in program activities.

· Attend community events, meetings, and conferences to represent the organization and build relationships with partners and collaborators.

Administrative Support: · Provide administrative support to program staff. · Maintain accurate records of program activities, expenditures, and participant data. Qualifications and Requirements: · Bachelor’s Degree in Community Health, Health Education, Community Development Psychology, Education, Project Management or a related field preferred. · 1-2 years of experience in program development and social service setting, preferably health education and/or population health. · Demonstrated interest in public health issues and a commitment to improving health outcomes for underserved populations. · Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. · Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with diverse audiences. · Experience working in a public health setting or with community-based organizations is a plus. · Experience and knowledge in communicable infections (HIV, HCV and STIs)

Benefits

The salary for this position is within the range of $60,000 per year.

Syracuse Community Connections offers competitive health, dental, and vision insurance plans, a Health Savings account, along with an employee assistance program, a 403b Retirement Plan, and PTO/Sick Leave.

Additional Details

Additional evening and weekend hours are occasionally required to fulfill the duties of this position. Relocation is not available for this role. Unfortunately, we cannot offer sponsorship at this time.

SEND COMPLETED APPLICATIONS OR RESUMES TO:

Npowell@smnfswcc.org