Linkage Coordinator

## Description

The Linkage Coordinator 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; and provide linkage for clients to HIV medical care and case management, partner services, and essential services as needed. This is a full-time position that reports to the Program Director.

## Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in social or behavioral sciences
• Two years of successful experience conducting HIV outreach, testing, counseling, and prevention/intervention activities with the target population
• Knowledgeable and competent in discussing the clinical aspects of HIV, Hepatitis C, and other communicable diseases associated with substance use/abuse
• Able to demonstrate ability to address concerns openly and comfortably about sexual and substance abuse risk behaviors to the target population
• 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, including the 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,
• Able to demonstrate ability to enter and report data into various computer systems
• Outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills,
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work with diverse community groups,
• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Publisher
• Proficient in using social media networks YouTube, Facebook, and Instagram.