Prevention and Peer Support Specialist

Terros Health is pleased to share an exciting and rewarding opportunity for a Full-Time HIV/STI Prevention & Peer Support Specialist working at our Mitchelllocation, in Phoenix, AZ. Reporting to the Program Coordinator, the ideal individual is flexible, compassionate and professional. If you enjoy working with individuals during some of the most vulnerable times of their lives this may be just the opportunity you've been seeking. You will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate.

Every day we strive to bring together the LGBTQIA+ communities in Phoenix and our team is a reflection of the community we are serving. We are a respite site during the sweltering summer offering anyone bottled water. Our daily programs include a hot meal, life skills classes, clothing closet, and other incentive programs for homeless guests. Along with great benefits, continuous training and a welcoming environment, we offer the opportunity for you to grow in your career with Terros Health.

Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. For more than four decades, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.

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Terros Health is hiring a Full-Time HIV/STI Prevention & Peer Support Specialist for our Mitchell location in Phoenix, AZ.

High School Diploma or GED in Combination With One (1) Year of Life/Work Experience Working With HIV/STI and SUD/COD

Schedule: Full-time

Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:00pm

Flexible to Work Weekends & Evenings

Competitive Compensation

Full Benefits, Including 401K and Generous PTO/PST (4+ weeks)

Position Summary: The Prevention & Peer Support Specialist will execute effective, clear and consistent prevention services for individuals who seek treatment and prevention services for substance use disorders (SUD), identify resources to end homelessness and support recovery for people with complex health challenges. The Prevention Specialist shall also provide confidential HIV/ STI screenings, prevention interventions, and disseminate materials for the onset or spread of communicable diseases in Arizona counties. The Prevention Specialist will conduct outreach to use a client center approach to connect people with housing and employment, medical care, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and other services. Additionally, the Prevention Specialist will establish partnerships, strengthen local relationships with other advocates and community-based organizations working to address homelessness. These are fully described within the contracts with funding sources, as well as all other entities that Terros Health has contracted with in this endeavor to help maximize prevention options. This position reports to the Manager - HIV/STI Programs.

Essential Duties:

• Work as a team member with other homeless prevention and HIV/STI program team members to deliver a full spectrum of prevention services to the community.
• Assist in the day-to-day operations of departments and programs that are affiliated with the HIV/STI Prevention Department.
• Conduct community recruitment and outreach throughout established geographic locations to educate residents, businesses and other stakeholders about Terros Health services.
• Build trust with those experiencing homelessness first by helping to meet some of their basic needs (including food, clothing, showers, laundry, transportation, identification, etc.). Partner with each individual to access housing, employment, medical care, mental health care, substance abuse treatment, and other services.
• Coordinate with local advocacy and service coalitions to determine the needs of individuals and solicit support from local shelters, homelessness prevention programs, faith community, local care providers.
• Acquire and develop skills in the areas of prevention of HIV/STI's and other communicable diseases, in addition to understanding homelessness and poverty through continuous study and participation in training.

Benefits & Wellness

• Multiple medical plans - incl. a no premium plan for employees and their families
• Multiple dental plans - incl. orthodontia
• Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
• 4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
• Wellness program
• Child Care Support Program
• Pet Insurance
• Group life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
• Personal and family mental and physical health access
• Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
• Employee perks and discounts
  
  
  
  • Gym memberships
  • Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
  • Car rentals
  
  
  
  

• High school diploma or GED in combination with one (1) year of work/life experience with SUD/COD, HIV/STI.
• High level of competency in Microsoft Word, Intermediate Level Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
• Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Ability to assist patients, convey information, resolve issues, cultivate connections, build solid relationships and express empathy throughout the patient experience.
• Must have valid Arizona driver's license, be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Health's driving policy.
• Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role.
• Must pass a TB Test.
• Phlebotomy trained and certified preferred, but not required. Willingness to undergo phlebotomy certification is required.

Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.