The Health Promotion Specialist, working within a harm reduction model, will use an intensive case management model to work collaboratively with clients to decrease vulnerability and risk for acquiring HIV while increasing their resiliency and self efficacy through the development of a personalized resiliency plan. The Health Promotion Specialist will work with individuals from one of the following identified key populations: gay men and bisexual men; other men who have sex with men (OMSM); people of First Nations, Inuit and Métis heritage; vulnerable women; immigrants and refugees; youth; others who have additional risk factors such as recent diagnosis/treatment of sexually transmitted infection(s), being part of a serodiscordant couple, participating in the sex trade; experiencing mental health and/or substance use issues; homelessness or inadequate housing. 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 an 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 Health Promotion and Community Case Management Supervisor.
Gay Men and Bi-Sexual Men Health Promotion Specialist (word)
Gay Men and Bi-Sexual Men Health Promotion Specialist (pdf)