The Center is currently accepting applications for the following positions:

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the HIV Services Manager 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Contact clients regarding the status of their healthcare supportive services and medications. 
• Connect clients in a coordinated manner with local service providers to avoid any interruption of services. 
• Target populations known to be disproportionately at-risk for HIV infection as well as establishments frequented by individuals exhibiting high-risk behaviors. 
• Provide referrals to community resources and internal referrals to AIDS Service Organizations programs. 
• Work as part of an interdisciplinary team with HIV Services Manager and HIV Peer Advocate to provide clients with appointment scheduling, systems navigation, referrals and follow ups. 
• Actively participate in learning new opportunities that can be beneficial to clients to better participate in their HIV status. 
• Complete outreach in-take form and enter client data into CAREWare database. 
• Assist with recruitment and retention of clients, particularly those who are disconnected from care and services. 
• Work closely with HIV Services Manager and HIV Peer Advocate to develop outreach strategies to reach people living with HIV/AIDS, who are not in care, to connect them to services. 
• Collaborate with AIDS Service Organizations and health care clinics to connect clients to Peer Health Navigation services. 
• Be comfortable distributing flyers, brochures, or other information and having discussions about HIV/AIDS, substance abuse, mental illness, and other health concerns. 
• Maintain The Center during business hours and ensure that the space is clean, organized, and stocked with supplies. Participate in assessment, evaluation, and development of Peer programming. 
• Conduct social media postings on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and other geo-location based dating applications related to on-line outreach efforts. 
• Attend agency meetings and trainings as required. 
• Perform other duties as requested. 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND: 

• High school diploma and a minimum of one year of experience in non-profit or community advocacy work. 
• Live in and have strong community ties to Clark County, including Las Vegas, Henderson, North Las Vegas, and unincorporated Clark County. 
• Proficient in Word / Excel / PowerPoint 
• A valid driver’s license, personal reliable transportation, valid car registration and insurance. Travel in a personal vehicle is required for this position. 
• The ability to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire. 
• Ability to pass a background check, finger printing, and a drug test. 

WORK EXPERIENCE:

• Experience with local HIV services, and familiarity with issues related to substance use, homelessness, and mental health. 
• Fluency in English and Spanish highly preferred. 
• High school equivalency. 
• Ability to work with diverse groups in diverse settings, including in The Center as well as in the community. 
• Social and cultural sensitivity with targeted populations. 
• Ability to advocate for self and others. 
• Good written, verbal, interpersonal, and communication skills. 
• Basic knowledge and experience with computers including Microsoft Office, Excel. 
• Ability to perform data entry. 
• CPR trained (or willing to complete within first year of employment). 
• Ability to work flexible hours mostly evenings/weekends.

Critical Qualities 

• Confidentiality-capable of maintaining the highest degree of confidentiality with regard to client and organizational information. 
• Motivated-capable of taking the initiative and following a project through to completion. 
• Organized-capable of prioritizing needs, goal and objectives. Capable of maintaining all required information/data For ease of access for staff and clients. Problem solver-capable of thinking on the spot to resolve problem situations as they arise. Able to access relevant information, identify a range of options, and make important decisions on the spot 

To apply for this position, email your resume to hivservices@thecenterlv.org

The Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. People of color, people with disabilities, women, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender non-conforming and queer candidates are strongly encouraged to apply; we are committed to a diverse workplace, and to supporting our staff with ongoing career development opportunities.