Health Educator, Per Diem - $29.87

Organizational Summary
At the San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF), we are driven by a vision of a future where health justice is a reality for all, particularly for those living with or at risk of HIV. We envision a world where race does not impact one's health and wellness, where the stigma around substance use is eradicated, where an HIV diagnosis does not limit one's quality of life, and where HIV transmission has been completely stopped.

Our mission is dedicated to promoting health, wellness, and social justice for the communities most affected by HIV. We do this through offering sexual health and substance use services, advocating for those in need, and building strong partnerships.
Our strategic plan is built upon five core values that guide our work and our team: Justice, Dignity, Courage, Leadership, and Excellence. We are in search of individuals who are passionate about making a difference, who are leaders in public health, and who are committed to the practice of racial justice. Join us in our fight to create a better future for all.

Position Overview:

SFAF’s Syringe Access and Health Services for People Who Use Drugs is one of largest syringe access and disposal, overdose prevention, and health engagement programs in the State of California. Our program provides evidence-based interventions to improve health outcomes for people who use drugs (PWUD) including decreasing accidental death due to overdose; reducing HIV, STI, and HCV infection and transmission rates, improving engagement in care, and linkage to treatment for Substance Use Disorder (SUD), including onsite access to Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD). Our mobile and stationary sites provide syringe access and disposal, overdose prevention education and naloxone distribution, linkage to care including treatment for substance use disorder, basic medical care, and other community and health improvement-focused services.  
 
The Health Educator works under the supervision of the Manager of PWUD (People Who Use Drugs) Health. Responsibilities include: building relationships with program participants at both our mobile sites and 6th St Center which includes providing syringe access & safe disposal services, providing overdose prevention, recognition and response training with naloxone distribution, hosting services in the 6th St. Center lounge, linking participants to SFAF’s HCV Wellness Program, HIV and HCV testing, providing referrals and linkage to treatment for Substance Use Disorder, health and social services, completing all required documentation data collection per program protocol.   
 
This is a per diem position. 

Essential Duties:

• Responsible for building ongoing relationships with people who use drugs, providing on site referral and linkage to substance use disorder treatment, medical care, HIV, HCV and STI testing, and other health and social services 

• Creating warm and welcoming environments for people who use drugs, with an emphasis on excellent customer service and compassionate care  

• Provide on-site health education at both mobile sites and 6th St Center  

• Provide health coaching focused on overdose prevention, HIV and HCV prevention, and other health improvement activities 

• Link participants to treatment for Substance Use disorder, HIV/HCV testing, the HCV Wellness Program, and HIV Health Navigation team, and all other onsite services 

• Provide overdose prevention, recognition and response trainings with naloxone distribution 

• The 6th St Center and mobile site welcomes diverse groups of people who use drugs, are experiencing homelessness or are marginally housed, have untreated mental health concerns, histories that often include trauma, incarceration and violence.  

• Program staff provide de-escalation, conflict resolution, and crisis interventions. 

• Provide street and van-based outreach and engagement. 

Other Responsibilities:

• Data Coordination and Collection 

• • Maintain a sufficient stock of forms, office supplies, and other related materials necessary to ensure the smooth operation of data collection and data entry at Mobile Sites and the 6th St Center. 

• • Document and enter all site data and referral data according to program protocols 

• Resource and Flyer Coordination: 

• • Maintain an up to date originals binder for all resource sheets, educational flyers, and pamphlets. 

• • Keep flyer inventory at Mobile SItes and 6th St Center stocked, orderly, clearly labeled, and replenish copies as needed. 

Essential Qualifications:

• Knowledge of substance use and health concerns of people who use drugs (PWUD) 

• Knowledge of health and social services throughout the city of San Francisco. 

• Awareness and sensitivity to diverse and marginalized populations. 

• Ability to speak candidly and knowledgeably about drug use and sexual risk. 

• Ability to implement de-escalation techniques, follow safely protocols, and use sound judgment in making independent decisions.  

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and sometimes chaotic environment 

• Good organizational skills, data entry skills, ability to use Microsoft office and the Google suite of programs including Excel, google doc, google sheet, etc 

Supervision: Volunteers and SAS Interns as needed

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand up to 6 hours per day 

• Skill in operating office equipment such as a personal computer, copy machine and telephone system. Ability to perform routine bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. The physical demands described here 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. Must be comfortable standing on feet for extended periods of time, often at least 6 hours.  

• All Syringe Access and PWUD Health Team Member schedules may include providing shift coverage for direct services and logistics/inventory activities to cover vacations, sick days, and special events. The position requires work during evenings, weekends and holidays. While we have scheduled hours and assigned tasks and roles in our department- sometimes duty calls when volunteer power is short, a co-worker calls in sick or is on vacation, a SAS staff member needs a hand with an aspect of their job, or a participant is in crisis.  All department positions require staff to offer flexibility to meet the needs of the team and handle unexpected changes in their workday or workweek. 

• This position is per diem up to 14 hours per week  

Education and Experience:

• One to Three years of experience working with people who use drugs, highly marginalized groups, or people experiencing homelessness required. 

• Experience using motivational interviewing and strong understanding of harm reduction practices and principles, experience doing health education preferred. 

• Understanding of overdose prevention recognition and response, HIV/HCV disease prevention and treatment required. 

This position will have access to protected health information (PHI) and may only access, use or disclose the minimum information necessary to perform their designated role on behalf of San Francisco AIDS Foundation, regardless of the extent of access provided. 

Work Environment:

• This position is headquartered at 940 Howard Street.  Duties will be performed both at the headquarters 117 6th St, and various mobile sites throughout San Francisco. This position may require traveling to other office locations or off-site meetings as required by the job. 

 
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for personnel so classified. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is an Equal Opportunity employer. We actively seek applications from people living with HIV/AIDS, people with disabilities, women, LGBTQ individuals and people of color.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Application Process:

Please visit our careers page at:

http://www.sfaf.org/about-us/careers/

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