Risk Reduction Specialist

## Description

Risk Reduction Specialist – HIV Outreach Program

The Risk Reduction Specialist will conduct HIV outreach, counseling, testing, and referral services; document activities, implement behavioral interventions, collect data, and provide other HIV prevention services in targeted communities. This is a full-time position that reports to the program manager.

## Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in social or behavioral sciences
• Two years of successful experience conducting HIV outreach, testing, counseling, and prevention/intervention activities with target populations
• Knowledgeable and competent in discussing the clinical aspects of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases associated with substance use/abuse
• Able to demonstrate the ability to address concerns openly and comfortably about sexual and substance abuse risk behaviors to target populations.
• Thorough knowledge of the target areas, including resources, culture, and overall environment
• Two years’ experience in the use of motivational interviewing techniques and harm-reduction models, Transtheoretical Model of Stages of Change
• Foster and maintain working linkages with community resources
• Current valid driver’s license and daily access to a vehicle during work hours,
• Successful completion of required HIV prevention and counseling course as outlined by local, state, and federal government,
• Outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills,
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse community groups,
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word and Excel