Outreach Specialist (Part-Time)

Service area: Housing & Justice Related Services (HJRS)

PROGRAM: Philadelphia Hepatitis Outreach Project (PHOP)

Role type: Part-Time

Job overview

The Part-Time Outreach Specialist is a position within the Philadelphia Hepatitis Outreach Project (PHOP). This individual will conduct street and venue outreach throughout Philadelphia in targeted communities in partnership with other members of the HCV Street Outreach team. The focus will be on areas where there is a high level of drug trafficking and other high-risk activity to identify substance-involved women and/or men at risk for viral Hepatitis and HIV/AIDS. The main responsibility of this position is to identify and address barriers to sustained HCV treatment adherence through education, screening, behavioral health service, and linkage to treatment for individuals throughout the city of Philadelphia.

Mission, vision, and core values

• PHMC works to create and sustain healthier communities through partnerships with government, foundations, businesses, and community-based organizations. We envision a healthier community for all.
• Integrity: We are committed to building and sustaining trust across our teams, partners, and funders.
• Impact: Our work is purposeful and rooted in a data-driven approach.
• Accountability: We hold ourselves and each other responsible for getting things done, effectively managing resources, and achieving sustainable results.
• Inclusion & Collaboration: We value and respect the inherent difference of all individuals, strive to amplify those voices and experiences, and are committed to working together to convene diverse perspectives, talents, and approaches to public health.
• Credibility: We are a trusted resource that delivers innovative approaches and reliable services to the communities that depend on us.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to identified Street Outreach Safety Protocols in conducting street outreach activities.
• Organize and conduct community health fairs and facilitate educational workshops and presentations throughout the community.
• Interview individuals and document demographic, substance use, and health information as required by program protocols.