The Youth Health Promotion Specialist, working within a harm reduction model, will use an intensive case management model to work collaboratively with youth (ages 13-29) to decrease vulnerability and risk for acquiring HIV while increasing their resiliency and self-efficacy through the development of a personalized resiliency plan. Over a time-limited period of 6-8 visits per episode of care with a follow up at 3-6 months, the Health Promotion Specialist conducts intake, uses a standardized risk assessment process to address health status, financial/legal issues, housing status, transportation, social support, nutritional health and mental health/addictions, and develops a personalized resiliency plan. This position reports to the Supervisor – Community Case Management & HIV Prevention at AIDS Vancouver, and is supported at YouthCO by YouthCO’s Program Director.
Job Posting – Youth Health Promotion Specialist – YouthCO
Posted On: Wednesday, June 4th, 2014