Healthy Relationships Counselor

$46,300 - $51,800/Yr

Community Health Action Of Staten Island

Full-time - Entry Level

About the position

The Healthy Relationships Counselor plays a crucial role in the Prevention & Intervention department at Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI). This position is responsible for facilitating Healthy Relationships groups for individuals who are HIV positive, conducting outreach, and enrolling high-risk women in HIV Navigation Services. The counselor will work collaboratively with various stakeholders to ensure that clients receive comprehensive support for their medical, behavioral, and social service needs.

Responsibilities

• Recruit women for the Healthy Relationship Group, HIV and Hepatitis C testing/screening, Peer Training Program, and HIV Navigation Services (HNS).
• Develop collaborative relationships and conduct outreach to recruit for program areas.
• Conduct behavioral risk and intake screenings and enroll clients into HNS, linking them to identified services.
• Facilitate ongoing groups for program participants.
• Develop service plans to ensure clients are linked to medical, mental health, harm reduction, and other services.
• Perform follow-up to ensure linkages/referrals have been completed.
• Supervise volunteer peer outreach workers and train peers to co-facilitate programs.
• Prepare program reports as required.
• Conduct HIV and HEP C testing.
• Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI's Mission, Vision, and Core Values.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of related experience in HIV prevention and/or working with individuals who are HIV positive.
• High school diploma or equivalency; college degree or some college preferred.
• Group facilitation experience preferred.
• Bi-Lingual (Spanish/English) highly preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage work and/or program management experience.
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations on Staten Island preferred.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and internet navigation.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with clients from diverse backgrounds.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in program management.
• Knowledge of community resources and organizations on Staten Island.

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Gym membership
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off