Health Educator, Per Diem - $29.87

Organizational Summary

At the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF), we are driven by a vision of a future where health justice is a reality for all, particularly for those living with or at risk of HIV. We envision a world where race does not impact one's health and wellness, where the stigma around substance use is eradicated, where an HIV diagnosis does not limit one's quality of life, and where HIV transmission has been completely stopped.

Our mission is dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and social justice for the communities most affected by HIV. We do this through offering sexual health and substance use services, advocating for those in need, and building strong partnerships.

Our strategic plan is built upon five core values that guide our work and our team : Justice, Dignity, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence . We are in search of individuals who are passionate about making a difference, who are leaders in public health, and who are committed to the practice of racial justice. Join us in our fight to create a better future for all.

Position Overview :

SFAF's Syringe Access and Health Services for People Who Use Drugs is one of largest syringe access and disposal, overdose prevention, and health engagement programs in the State of California. Our program provides evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes for people who use drugs (PWUD) including decreasing accidental death due to overdose; reducing HIV, STI, and HCV infection and transmission rates, improving engagement in care, and linkage to treatment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), including onsite access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). Our mobile and stationary sites provide syringe access and disposal, overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution, linkage to care including treatment for substance use disorder, basic medical care, and other community and health improvement-focused services.

The Health Educator works under the supervision of the Manager of PWUD (People Who Use Drugs) Health. Responsibilities include : building relationships with program participants at both our mobile sites and 6th St Center which includes providing syringe access & safe disposal services, providing overdose prevention, recognition and response training with naloxone distribution, hosting services in the 6th St. Center lounge, linking participants to SFAF's HCV Wellness Program, HIV and HCV testing, providing referrals and linkage to treatment for Substance Use Disorder, health and social services, completing all required documentation data collection per program protocol.

This is a per diem position.

Essential Duties :

• Responsible for building ongoing relationships with people who use drugs, providing on site referral and linkage to substance use disorder treatment, medical care, HIV, HCV and STI testing, and other health and social services
• Creating warm and welcoming environments for people who use drugs, with an emphasis on excellent customer service and compassionate care
• Provide on-site health education at both mobile sites and 6th St Center
• Provide health coaching focused on overdose prevention, HIV and HCV prevention, and other health improvement activities
• Link participants to treatment for Substance Use disorder, HIV / HCV testing, the HCV Wellness Program, and HIV Health Navigation team, and all other onsite services
• Provide overdose prevention, recognition and response trainings with naloxone distribution
• Program staff provide de-escalation, conflict resolution, and crisis interventions.
• Provide street and van-based outreach and engagement.

Other Responsibilities :

Maintain a sufficient stock of forms, office supplies, and other related materials necessary to ensure the smooth operation of data collection and data entry at Mobile Sites and the 6th St Center.

Document and enter all site data and referral data according to program protocols

Maintain an up to date originals binder for all resource sheets, educational flyers, and pamphlets.

Keep flyer inventory at Mobile SItes and 6th St Center stocked, orderly, clearly labeled, and replenish copies as needed.

Essential Qualifications :

Supervision : Volunteers and SAS Interns as needed

Physical Requirements :

Education and Experience :

This position will have access to protected health information (PHI) and may only access, use or disclose the minimum information necessary to perform their designated role on behalf of San Francisco AIDS Foundation, regardless of the extent of access provided.

Work Environment :

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement :

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from people living with HIV / AIDS, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ individuals and people of color.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Process :

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