Health Specialist, Project HOPE, 35hrs/wk with full benefits (Boston Office) - SOON TO BE OPEN
Under the supervision of the Project HOPE Director, the Health Specialist will provide direct services and/or prevention education for Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened individuals living with cancer, obesity, diabetes, HIV/AIDS, or other health related conditions.
Duties:
- Provide case management services including facilitating assessment of consumers’ health needs, development and monitoring of individualized service plans, coordinating referrals for a wide range of support services, and provision of support related to utilizing resources for self-help and health maintenance.
- Collaborate with health and medical service providers, to promote accessible service options.
- Provide peer support services including developing and operating regular peer support activities and groups.
- Conduct 1:1 and group public health awareness and prevention education activities.
- Outreach to Deaf, DeafBlind, Hard of Hearing and Late-Deafened people.
- Prepare written and statistical reports on activities and progress.
- Co-coordinate annual health fair and AIDS Walk events.
- Develop public health brochures and write articles.
- Be available to work some evenings and weekend hours when needed.
- Participate in agency committees. Attend staff meetings, clinical supervision and training.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Supervision: Reports to Project HOPE Program Director.
Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services area. Fluency in ASL. Demonstrated knowledge of deafness, at least three years in a related field. Experience in direct services and case management preferred. Background in HIV/AIDS services preferred. Ability to prepare and facilitate trainings and presentations. Healthcare-related experiences and knowledge of public health issues preferred. Computer literate.
Excellent Benefits.
To apply: Position soon to be open; applications accepted until filled. Interested applicants should send a Cover Letter, Resume and 3 Work-Related References to:
DEAF, Inc is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer. Deaf persons, women, veterans, minorities, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.