Texas Health Action

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Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV. Kind Clinic proudly serves Texas with four vibrant locations: two in Austin, one in San Antonio, and another in Dallas plus virtual care services available to all residents across Texas. Bolstered by Waterloo Counseling Center and a passionate team of over 250 dedicated employees and volunteers, THA is at the forefront of promoting healthcare equity and accessibility throughout the state. Read more about THA here: http://texashealthaction.org. Texas Health Action is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist (Part-Time) to develop and deliver culturally competent sexual health promotion and STI/HIV prevention information to communities across the state of Texas with an emphasis on underserved LGBTQIA+ communities. The Community Engagement Specialist will work closely with our Outreach & Testing team and reports to the Director of Community Engagement. This is a part-time, non-exempt role and some weekends may be required. What you would do: Cultivate relationships across diverse communities to provide new opportunity for engagement around sexual health, mental health, HIV/STI treatment, gender affirming care that are responsive to their culture and identities Coordinate and implement local strategies to engage Black, Latinx, & Trans/Gender Expansive populations to provide education, HIV/STI testing information, & PrEP/PEP referrals Identify, nurture, and maintain relationships with community leaders, organizations, and networks that expand community engagement and programmatic efforts. Provide presentations to relevant partners and community groups that expand the awareness of Texas Health Action and its programs. How you would describe your skills: You have a passion and connection to the communities we serve You “love” what you do, you seek to serve mission Listening is one of your key strengths You love team building You feel comfortable with technology and learning new software You are the model of the organization’s values and people can readily point to you as an example of how to ‘be’ You balance People and Process You have an attention to detail but can see the big picture You value great benefits and a mission driven work culture Additional Requirements – Must have and be able to maintain a valid Texas driver’s license, personal liability insurance, and a safe driving record. Must have access to and willingness to use a personal vehicle for work-related travel. Must have basic PC skills that include a combination of working in a Windows Operating System and Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Understands the importance of maintaining confidentiality; able to maintain confidentiality under HIPAA standards. Must have the ability to exercise a high degree of diplomacy and tact; excellent customer services and interpersonal communication skills; Cultural sensitivity and demonstrated ability to work with diverse people groups. Well-developed verbal and written communication skills in English; Additional language abilities desirable. Ability to work well under pressure with minimal supervision. Ability to effectively interact with persons of widely diverse roles, backgrounds, cultures, and socio-economic classes, those in crises or resistant or negative toward organizations. Ability to apply time management practices to prioritize, schedule and complete work effectively to comply with mandated policies and deadlines. Ability to work on multiple tasks or parts of tasks simultaneously to ensure timely completion of work activities. Must be able to work productively with other departments and employees. Ability to work with professionals from various partners and organizations. Usually up-to twenty (20) hours per week, some weekends may be required. Must be able to multi-task, prioritize with strong time management skills. Exceptional follow through on tasks and assignments Applicant Information: Submitting official transcripts, diplomas, certifications and licenses may be required prior to final offer. Unofficial transcripts and copies of other relevant documents may be attached to the application for consideration in advance. Information regarding employment history as it relates to the qualifications of the position may be needed for employment verification. The applicant selected for employment is subject to a pre-employment background check. A history of conviction may not automatically disqualify an applicant. Applicants with a history of conviction may be considered on a case-by-case basis, after individualized assessment of factors including the nature of the conviction, the job duties and responsibilities, the length of time since the conviction, and evidence of mitigation or rehabilitation. If required for the position, a physical, motor vehicle record evaluation, and additional background checks may be conducted. Compensation Based on job duties and requirements, this position has a hourly rate of $22-$23.50 per hour. Initial placement within this range will be based on hired candidate's qualifications and relevant experience. Education and/or Licensure – H.S. Diploma, GED or equivalent required. No licensure required. Experience – 1+ years of experience in Community Engagement, Marketing, Community Organizing, or Volunteer Management required. Microsoft Office Skills with an ability to become familiar with company or position specific programs or software. Additional Preferred Requirements – Experience with LGBTQIA+ and/or other marginalized communities a strong plus. Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Experience in healthcare preferred but not required. Physical Requirements/Environmental Conditions – Perform the following with or without reasonable accommodations: Ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and be able to perceive the attributes of objects such as size, shape, temperature, and/or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of the fingertips. Ability to express and exchange ideas via spoken word during activities in which they must convey detail or important spoken instructions to others accurately, sometimes quickly and loudly. Hearing to perceive the nature of sound with no less than 40 db loss @ Hz, 1000 Hz, and 2000 Hz with or without correction; ability to perceive detailed information orally and make fine discriminations in sound. Perform repetitive motions with wrists, hands, and fingers. Individual must be able to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and to be able to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Work requires a minimum standard of visual acuity with or without correction that will enable people in the role to complete administrative and clerical tasks, as well as inspect and analyze. Must be able to work and concentrate amidst distractions such as noise, conversation, and foot traffic; ability to handle interruptions often and be able to move from one task to another. While worker may possibly be subjected to temperature changes, the worker is generally not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions as the work is predominantly inside.