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At Resource Center, our mission pursues societal equity by proudly offering LGBTQIA+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, plus) affirming resources designed to improve health and wellness and strengthen families and communities and provide transformative education and advocacy.

 

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• Resource Center, founded in 1983, is one of the largest LGBTQIA+ focused non-profits in the country

• We proudly serve over 62,000 individuals through the Center’s programs and services each year

• The Center’s dynamic, diverse, and inclusive team consists of 87 paid full-time staff and growing

• Our 1,200 volunteers stand by us every day as we work together to make a positive impact in our community

 

LatinX Outreach & Testing Coordinator

 

Reports to: Prevention Programs Manager I

 

Job Duties & Responsibilities:

 

Position Overview:  Under the direction of the Prevention Programs Manager I, the LatinX Outreach and Testing Coordinator will provide HIV and STD prevention services and education, including HIV Testing, PrEP, and linkage to treatment, among LGBTQ+ individuals at various locations throughout Dallas County and surrounding areas with a focus on the LatinX community. This role will also manage the Grupo Orgullo Hispano and will coordinate events and meetings on a regular basis.  If being part of an amazing team with growth opportunities is important to you, then this job is for you! We value team spirit, a can-do attitude, professionalism, and safety. We have a full-time position available for a responsible, self-motivated, dynamic, and outgoing individual to join our team.

 

  • Assists coordinating FTN and HIV/syphilis/STD testing activities
  • Recruits at-risk Latino and young adult MSM for FTN and screen testing
  • Recruits at-risk White, Latino, African American and other MSM for FNT
  • Performs initial and follow-up sessions per FTN guidelines for persons testing for HIV
  • Establishes and maintains a positive rapport with community business (e.g., bathhouses, bars) and other organizations and agencies
  • Assists in implementing community assessment for FTN
  • Follows agency and program procedures and policies, including safety regulations and guidelines
  • Performs HIV/syphilis/STD tests via venipuncture or other methods per established guidelines.
  • Works with Dallas County Health and Human Services on information regarding partner notification, contact tracing and partner elicitation, as requested
  • Maintains FTN HIV/STD/syphilis testing client files
  • Coordinates outreaches, including recruiting and utilizing volunteers, at venues where MSM congregate (e.g., bars, parks, organization meetings, bathhouses) in order to conduct HIV/syphilis testing and/or refer individuals to HIV and STD testing and HIV linkage to medical care and STD treatment services, as applicable
  • Completes reporting and other administrative duties
  • Ensures timely reporting of program process objectives. Ensures program goals and objectives are being met.
  • Attends department, agency, and other meetings. Attends local, statewide, and other trainings and conferences.
  • Fulfills other tasks as assigned
  • Works with program volunteers
  • Promotes PrEP
  • Monitors program medical supply stock, ordering and maintenance, including biohazard waste disposal service
  • Performs duties in conjunction with the Transhealth Initiative, as needed
  • Perform all duties in accordance with OSHA safety, clinic protocols and HIPAA compliance

 

Positive Action for Latinx men (PAFLM) Responsibilities:

 

  • Works with program director on planning to address stigma, tackling discrimination, breaking down barriers for community members care
  • Works together driving solutions that bring the standard of care to people living with HIV or at risk to get infected
  • Supports navigation for clients to help them link, re-link and engage people in HIV prevention, treatment and care
  • Helps the program to amplify the efforts of people living with and impacted by HIV to advocate for themselves, strengthen leadership, insights and cultural activities that reduce stigma and fuel community responses

 

Enhanced Condom Education and Outreach:

 

  • Participates in the Enhanced Condom Education and Outreach initiative. The project will conduct an LGBT community assessment to identify locations where condom distribution would benefit the community. The project will partner with selected community stakeholders to provide expanded access to condoms in areas, venues and organizations frequented by MSM and identified by the community assessment. The project will hold outreach events to increase MSM knowledge of basic condom use as well as the differences between condoms that they can experiment with to increase enjoyment of safer sex. The program will promote condom distribution locations and safer sex messages via a variety of media platforms.

 

Linkage to Care:

  • Participates in the programs Client Services Navigation System whereby key referral steps are tracked and followed up with the client to reduce barriers in accessing referrals and to establish linkage to HIV-related medical care for people who are infected with HIV. Provides in-house or external treatment referrals and follow-up, as needed.

 

Job Requirements & Qualifications:

  • Minimum high school diploma or equivalent; some college is preferred
  • Bilingual Spanish required. The LatinX Outreach and Testing Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating meetings and events for Grupo Orgullo Hispano. This includes building relationships with community stakeholders and providing information and resources in English as well as Spanish.
  • Ability to handle a moderate to heavy workload and lift 25-50 lbs
  • Detail oriented 
  • Ability to work flexible hours (some late nights and weekends required). Must have access to reliable transportation. Mileage reimbursed
  • Establish and maintain working relationships with people of diverse backgrounds, the community, and businesses
  • Proficient experience with Microsoft computer applications is required
  • Qualification and experience in Foundations of Testing and Navigation (FCT) or Protocol-Based Counseling and Testing (PBC) is preferred, but will train the right candidate.