Project Connect Peer Outreach Specialist at Apicha Community Health Center – New York, New York

This position will conduct outreach to other community-based organizations to raise awareness of the unique needs of the target community and increase capacity to serve this population; market and promote Project Connect to the target communities to ensure that programs and services are appropriate, well-branded and reflective of the needs of the community; represent Project Connect as well as Apicha Community Health Center at various health fairs and other community events; recruit and retain a core group of mentors to provide a safe-space and supportive community for youth; facilitate a series of informal roundtable discussions with volunteer mentors and young LGBTQI participants covering a wide range of topics (i.e., building supportive networks and self-esteem, coming out to family members and in the workplace); work closely with other Community Health Education program staff and volunteer peer navigators within the Community Health Education program and Apicha CHC; help recruit volunteers from target populations; support and meet with volunteers at least once a month; attend all required meetings and trainings; and assist with administrative duties for the CHE HIV Prevention and Project Connect.

Knowledge of health seeking behavior of target population or health belief of target populationExperience in peer education strongly preferredAbility to communicate in EnglishFluency in one or more A&PI languages preferredHigh energy with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Ability to reach and recruit program participants from target community.Independent and good team playerReliable, punctual and flexibleAbility to work well with diverse population. Ability to handle multiple tasks and stressful environment Ability to work well within the organizational structureAbility to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekendsAbility to use public transportationAbility to use common office software (Word, Excel, Power Point)