COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST jobs in Danbury, CT

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Community Outreach - HIV Prevention
  • Apex Community Care
  • Danbury, CT FULL_TIME,PART_TIME
  • Position Summary:

    Under the general supervision of the Harm Reduction and Prevention Manager, and working with other Apex Prevention Staff, this position provides HIV counseling, screening, and testing services utilizing the harm reduction model. This position also consists of networking, building relationships, educating and advocating in the community to establish regular outreach and peer recruitment.

    Responsibilities:

    • Recruit and intake participants for HIV prevention services
    • Provides culturally and linguistically appropriate services and health education to clients
    • Provide structured pre-test and post- counseling sessions per CT DPH guidelines and program protocol
    • Asses risk, anxiety, and mental health issues within the context of the pre and posttest interview
    • Responsible for performing finger stick/vein puncture to collect blood specimens for testing when indicated
    • Respond to requests for HIV and AIDS information and refer to local and area resources for support, information and direct services as appropriate
    • Maintain accurate client files, referral list and statistical data per CT DPH guidelines and program protocol
    • Ensure there is an adequate supply of forms, charts, block drawing supplies, condoms, etc. at all times and report to appropriate parties for inventory replenishment
    • Attend State HIV Counselor's meetings, DPH meetings and staff meetings
    • Maintain certification of OSHA standards, infection control and universal precaution
    • Develop and network relationships with community contacts to effectively reach target population
    • Organize, coordinate and/or attend health fairs and events on HIV testing and PrEP information
    • Provide follow-up assistance with clients
    • Ability to professionally and effectively communicate with co-workers, community based groups, and diverse client groups and maintain confidentiality

    Qualifications:

    • Bilingual Spanish speaking preferred
    • A degree in social work, public health, health promotion or a related field desirable
    • Willingness to attend a mandatory three (3) week HIV/AIDS training issued by the State Health Department
    • Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
    • Valid Connecticut driver's license
    • Must be able to travel between offices and other outreach locations occasionally

    At Apex Community Care, we value diversity and the uniqueness of all people. We thrive in an inclusive environment, and we recruit, hire and promote without regard to race, gender, age, color, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, ethnic or national origin, citizenship, religion, sexual preference, military or veteran status, marital status, family status, physical or mental disability – or any other legally protected categories as set forth in the applicable state, federal or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment including training, compensation, benefits and all other privileges of employment.

    Where an employee or prospective employee is paid within this range will depend on, among other factors, actual ranges for current/former employees in the subject position; market considerations; location and region; budgetary considerations; tenure and standing with the company (applicable to current employees); as well as the employee’s/applicant’s background, pertinent experience, and qualifications.

    Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

    Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

    Benefits:

    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Retirement plan
    • Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    • Monday to Friday

    People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

    Language:

    • Spanish (Preferred)

    Ability to Relocate:

    • Danbury, CT 06810: Relocate before starting work (Required)

    Work Location: In person

  • 26 Days Ago

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Community Relations/Outreach/Patient Navigator - Health Center
  • Hudson Valley Regional Community Health Centers
  • Brewster, NY FULL_TIME
  • Hudson Valley Regional Community Health Centers (HVRCHC) seeks a Community Relations/Outreach/Patient Navigator for our health center. This is a full time, benefit eligible position. Bachelors degree ...
  • 17 Days Ago

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TSNAP Outreach Worker
  • Catholic Charities Community Services
  • Brewster, NY FULL_TIME
  • Description Summary: This position is responsible for coordinating and carrying out activities related to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The position will also provide services ...
  • 1 Month Ago

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Communication specialist
  • Community Health Center, Inc
  • Ridgefield, CT FULL_TIME
  • Job Description Summary : Job Description : Reporting to the Director of Creative Services and working closely with all members of the Communications team and other departments, this positon will be r...
  • 19 Days Ago

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Community Inclusion Specialist / Job Coach
  • Easter Seal Rehabilitation Center
  • Danbury, CT PER_DIEM
  • Easterseals’ mission is to change the way the world defines and views disabilities by making profound, positive differences in people’s lives every day. Easterseals endeavors to offer services and pro...
  • 11 Days Ago

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Intervention Specialist, AIC / Group Facilitator - Full Time
  • Community Solutions, Inc.
  • Danbury, CT FULL_TIME
  • Company OverviewCommunity Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of...
  • 22 Days Ago

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Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider
  • Oak Street Health Inc.
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • Title: Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Loc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Outpatient Pediatric Allergy Nurse Coordinator
  • Yale-New Haven Health
  • Greenwich, CT
  • Overview The Nurse Coordinator is a Registered Nurse, reporting to Nursing leadership within the Pediatric Specialty Cen...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Anthropologie Personal Stylist
  • URBN
  • Greenwich, CT
  • OVERVIEW The Personal Stylist cultivates the overall service and selling culture in the store and drives sales by develo...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider
  • Oak Street Health Inc.
  • New Haven, CT
  • Title: Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM Loc...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider
  • Oak Street Health
  • New Haven, CT
  • Description Title: Nurse Practitioner - Advanced Practice Provider Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM -...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Nurse Educator Labor Delivery
  • Clinical Management Consultants
  • Greenwich, CT
  • Ready to work for a renowned hospital in Connecticut as their Nurse Educator Labor Delivery? The Nurse Educator Labor De...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Behavioral Health Home Specialist
  • BHcare Inc.
  • Ansonia, CT
  • Job Details Job Location 435 East Main Street, Ansonia, CT - Ansonia, CT Position Type Full Time Education Level High Sc...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Health Educator
  • Sun River Health
  • Peekskill, NY
  • Job Description Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral heal...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Danbury is a city in Fairfield County, Connecticut, United States, located approximately 50 miles (80 km) northeast of New York City making it part of the New York metropolitan area. Danbury's population at the 2010 census was 80,893. Danbury is the fourth most populous city in Fairfield County, and seventh among Connecticut cities. The city is within the New York combined statistical area and Bridgeport metropolitan area. The city is named for Danbury in Essex, England. It is nicknamed the "Hat City" because for a period in the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries it was the center of the...
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Income Estimation for COMMUNITY OUTREACH SPECIALIST jobs
$63,066 to $83,877
Danbury, Connecticut area prices
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