Gbmsm Regional Health Promotion and Risk Reduction Worker

**Job Overview**

The Regional GBMSM Program goals are to reduce the number of MSM who are not aware of their HIV or Hepatitis C status, to reduce new infections, and to implement positive prevention programing working together with GBMSM who HIV or HCV Positive are, or co-infected.

Working in collaboration with the provincial Gay Men’s Sexual Health Alliance, and our community partners, the incumbent is responsible for developing, coordinating, and delivering GBMSM education, training, community-based and online outreach to promote health and reduce risk. This program plans and coordinates activities throughout Hamilton, Halton, Haldimand, Norfolk and Brant.

**Primary responsibilities**.
- Partner with local community organizations to increase their capacity to respond to MSM’s HIV-related needs
- Providing consultation and advice to local organizations as requested
- Facilitating or leading local initiatives to serve as a catalyst for the integration of HIV into programs and planning
- Providing HIV-related information to service providers in the community, at local community events, forums, or conferences
- Providing HIV-related referrals to local community organizations and strengthening the relationship between the local HIV sector and other MSM -serving sectors
- Work collaboratively with other agency priority population programs, such as harm reduction services
- Monitoring and evaluation through consistent use of the web-based Ontario Community-Based AIDS Service and Evaluation records management system and other program related reporting requirements
- Communications and social media outreach
- Professional development
- Other areas as approved by the Manager of Priority Populations Programs and Support Services and/or Executive Director

**Qualifications**
- Post-secondary education in social services, health/human services, community development, or combination of education and equivalent experience
- In-depth knowledge of HIV/AIDS and hep C with focus on MSM prevention strategies within the current context
- Previous experience organizing and leading education events geared to social service agencies, community partners, etc. and community discussion forums
- Demonstrated experience of implementing community development models and peer-based programming connected to sexual health education and/or behaviour change focused awareness initiatives
- Knowledge of and connection to the 2SGBTQ communities in the Hamilton, Halton, Brant, and Haldimand-Norfolk regions
- Excellent organizational skills and diligence
- In-depth knowledge and ability to manage social media and engage in online and face to face community outreach
- Flexible to challenges as they arise and the ability to remain calm under pressure
- Ability to manage confidential/ sensitive information with discretion and maturity
- Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in conflict and other situations that may require tact, diplomacy, and discretion
- Competence in collaborating with people who may experience mental health and substance use challenges
- Demonstrated proficiency with computer systems, (i.e., Word, Excel, Outlook)
- A valid driver’s license and access to a reliable insured vehicle for work related duties
- Support for the mission, vision, and values of Positive Health Network
- People living with HIV are strongly encouraged to apply.

**WHAT WE OFFER**: This is a full-time, on-site, permanent (35 hours/week) position with the Positive Health Network. We offer a salary of $52, 436.16 and a comprehensive benefit package.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $52,436.16 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Commuter benefits
- Dental care
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible schedule
- Mileage reimbursement
- Paid time off
- Vision care

Work Location: In person