What are the responsibilities and job description for the Testing & Outreach Specialist position at Latin American Youth Center?
The Testing & Outreach Specialist is a full-time position expected to work 40 hours a week. LAYC’s Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Program provides testing for HIV, STI, pregnancy, risk reduction counseling, pregnancy options counseling, and support to ensure linkages to health care and social services. We provided a curriculum that aims to create an “army” of youth who are trained as peer educators to promote healthy sexuality, reproductive health, managing diapers and reproductive health programming to support expectant and parenting youth in the DMV area. The Testing & Outreach Specialist is responsible for coordinating all testing and outreach efforts for the SRH Team, managing the in-house testing, outreach calendar and mobile testing unit. They are also responsible for identifying, developing, and maintaining relationships with community partners.
JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!
LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We prioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.
LAYC/MMYC’s mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.
- Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Voluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insurance
- Matching 401(k) program beginning at hire
- Ten days paid vacation leave per year, increasing to 20 with tenure, 12 days paid sick leave per year, 12 paid holidays per year.
- Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.
- Health club discounts
- One to two days per week of telework for most positions.
- Education Assistance
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Become HIV, STI, and Pregnancy Testing certified withing two months of employment start date.
- Ensure that HIV test, STI test and other tests are conducted every month.
- Coordinate with the Washington AIDS Partnership (WAP) service member, Peer Educator, SRH Youth Developer (SWAT), and SRH Coordinator to ensure there are testers at each outreach and in-house testing hours.
- Ensure STI urine samples are sent to the lab and that positive results are shared with clients.
- Seek out and receive requests for possible outreach efforts in DC and at all LAYC locations.
- Ensure all intake forms for each client are entered into the ETO data system.
- Drive the mobile testing unit to outreach locations when necessary.
- Maintain the testing room and mobile testing unit to standard, ensure that all needed supplies are available for testers and nurse practitioners.
- Support SRH Coordinator with intern management.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- A Bachelor’s degree or two years of youth development experience.
- Minimum 2 years of youth development experience; school-based experience is a plus.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Knowledge of community and local resources.
- Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.
- Driver license required.
- Bilingual or fluent/proficient: English and Spanish required.
- Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.
- Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.
- Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.
- LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.
LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
