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WorkSource Oregon Prevention Specialist in BROOKINGS, Oregon
Position Summary The Prevention Specialist will work with the Prevention Manager in the coordination of services, supervise volunteers, and provide HIV client-centered counseling and needle exchange to populations at the highest risk for HIV in Coos and Curry Counties. The Prevention Specialist will also provide community education on Harm Reduction and the Naloxone six-step training. Essential Functions and Responsibilities Support Program Director in the coordination of Counseling Testing Referral Services (CTRS) and needle exchange (NEX) for high-risk populations. Record and maintain data related to CTRS & NEX Manage quality assurance related to CTRS & NEX Supervise testing site operations & NEX Provide counseling, testing and referral services. Collaborate with volunteers to recruit high-risk populations into CTRS Provide needle exchange services and advocate for treatment and medical services for injection drug users. Support Volunteer Coordinator in recruitment, of volunteers and interns. Provide volunteer training and on site volunteer supervision Attend workshops and trainings that are relevant to job responsibilities and which will encourage professional development and program growth. Help foster community involvement, support and effective collaboration. Participate in agency collaborative processes and committees. Present to community and partner agencies on HIV and program. Naloxone community training in Coos and Curry County Open and close office. For a complete job description, please visit: https://hivalliance.criterionhcm.com/jobs/51/1/#578