To apply, submit resume and cover letter by May 11, 2010 to ITAV, PO Box 471733, Aurora, CO 80047, or email to ISLAurora@aol.com.
Job Description:
1. Provides intensive outreach to contact African-American same gender loving men to improve to recruit for Brothas4Ever program, provide prevention counseling, distribute condoms, and make referrals for needed resources.
2. Provides referrals, where indicated, to prevention counselor at It Takes a Village or another agency that may be more appropriate.
3. Recruit clients by speaking to agencies, and the general public about Brothas4Ever and It Takes a Village, and maintaining agency contacts.
4. Attend Brothas4Ever groups and events.
5. Provide back up testing to be able to provide HIV testing at B4E related events.
6. Represent It Takes a Village at pertinent community events and meetings, as assigned by Executive Director.
7. Develop resources for use by clients, including a comprehensive resource book.
8. Attend trainings that are useful and required for job performance, and attend mandatory agency meetings and trainings.
9. Attend It Takes a Village staff meetings.
Qualifications:
High school diploma or GED, Bachelor's degree desireable. At least two years of demonstrated experience working with men who have sex with men, people living in poverty, people of color, gay or bisexual men, substance users or people living with HIV. Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health issues pertaining to behavioral risk. Demonstrated experience working with African-Americans required. Computer skills required. Facilitator and outreach training within three months of hire. Excellent communication skills. Must have vehicle, valid driver's license and insurance.
