Health Educator, Contingency Management -$30 - $33

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:

The Health Educator position will support the day-to-day operations of the Positive Reinforcement Opportunity Project (PROP) operating from 940 Howard Street and locations throughout San Francisco Ca. Staff may be required to work on state and federal holidays.

Contingency Management programs support a diverse range of clients focusing with emphasis on underserved, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+ and communities who use drugs who specifically want to stop using or reduce their use of stimulants, methamphetamine and/or cocaine.

The Health Educator will assist as needed in the following areas: street and venue-based outreach; specimen collection; recruitment; linkage; referrals; low threshold health education, coaching & counseling; data collection; hospitality; shopping; paperwork, and charting; etc

Essential Duties:

• Health Education, Counseling and Coaching: Conduct participant screenings and intakes assessing client's eligibility for program and substance use goals. Provide group and individual integrated health and substance use coaching, health education and counseling. Conduct urinalysis testing and documentation.
• Outreach and recruitment: Coordinate, develop and distribute culturally appropriate Contingency Management (C/M) outreach materials; routinely conduct program recruitment of our prioritized populations via street outreach or mobile services. Assist with various promotional and in-service presentations for community members and other organizations.
• Documentation: Documentation in electronic health records system: can include progress and case management notes, testing results and referrals in compliance with regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Administration and Operations: Maintain incentive logs, meeting room setup, maintenance, and tear down. As assigned, purchase, distribute and manage Contingency Management program incentives in the form of gift cards or certificates, perform computer data entry; assist management with budgeting and processing of invoices and expense payment requests including banking

Other Responsibilities:

• Perform urine screenings, conduct participant harm-reduction counseling.
• Assist with group set up and break down for PROP/PROP for ALL, facilitate team meetings, take notes during team meetings.

Essential Qualifications:

• Ability to work effectively and with cultural humility with diverse client populations, including identities related to gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnicity, and socio-economic status.
• Relevant lived experience with substance use (especially stimulants and/or injection drug use) a plus.
• Knowledge of HIV, Hepatitis A, B and C, PREP, sexually transmitted infections and sensitivity to clients with physical and psychological disabilities are highly valued

Supervision: N/A

Physical Requirements:

• Proficiency in using office equipment like computers, copiers, and phones.
• 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.

Education and Experience:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with harm reduction techniques required.
• Experience with group facilitation and conflict resolution preferred.
• 6 months to 2 years' experience with drop-in centers, health engagement or health education with substance users preferred.

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:

• The location of these positions could vary and may require traveling to other office locations or off-site meetings as required by the job including:
• 940 Howard Street San Francisco CA, 94103
• This position involves working with current and former meth and poly substance users in environments where there may be active use of drugs, and/or associated activities.

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.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

SFAF is proud to offer a comprehensive benefits package for our full-time employees. These include:

Vacation + Leave

24 days of combined Paid Time Off/Sick Time Off for the first two years of employment

29 days of Paid Time Off/Sick Time Off after two years of employment

14 paid holidays per year

Retirement

403(b) Plan - SFAF matches employee contributions (1 to 1) up to 3% of salary

Health Coverage

Flexible Spending Account to set aside employee pre-tax dollars for unreimbursed medical and dependent expenses.

Medical insurance - premium fully/partially paid by SFAF for employee (Kaiser Permanente HMO, Sutter Health Plus HMO)

Vision insurance - premium fully paid by SFAF for employee (MetLife)

Dental insurance - premiums fully/partially paid by SFAF for the employee (MetLife Insurance)

Employee Sponsored Care

Plume - Gender Affirming Care

Maven - Family Forming benefits

Life Insurance + Disability + Family Leave

Life Insurance and AD&D insurance - Employer Paid: 100% of salary, up to $100K (MetLife)

Long term disability insurance (MetLife)

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and California Family Rights Act (CFRA), Pregnancy-Related Disability Leave (PDL), as applicable

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:

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POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE