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Apicha Community Health Center aims to improve community health by providing access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services. The center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. It also advocates for and offers a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable populations.

Position Summary:

We're looking for a caring, professional full-time Program YMSM Prevention Associate for our Jackson Heights location. This YMSM Prevention Associate will be responsible for recruitment of Young Men of Color Who Have Sex with Men (YMCSM) between the ages of 18 to 29 and their partners regardless of race/ethnicity and HIV serostatus. This position will conduct HIV testing, STI and Hepatitis C screening, linkage and navigation, implementation of effective-behavioral interventions in Queens.

Qualifications:

+ High school diploma and a minimum of one (1) year paid work experience in the LGBT Community.

+ Ability to work in target communities required

+ Ability to reach and recruit program participants especially gay identified or non-gay identified YMSM of Color

+ Ability to provide HIV/STI/Hepatitis C screening in accordance with APICHA Community Health Center’s protocol for on-site & field testing;

+ Ability to complete proficiency for HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing within 30 days of hire required

+ Ability to identify and navigate internet websites where YMCSM meet their partners. bars/clubs, private sex parties, etc

+ Ability to work comfortably, professionally in conducting program promotion/client recruitment activities in various high-risk venues including places where YMCSM with high risk of HIV infection gather (i.e., bars/clubs, bathhouses, private sex parties)

+ Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately on sexual topics

+ Ability to work with staff and clients of different backgrounds

+ Ability to work outside of traditional 9-5 office hours including evenings and weekends.

+ Ability to use public transportation

+ Ability to use common office computer software such as Word, Excel and the Internet.

At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 12 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.