Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc. is looking for a Medical Assistant to join our Norwich team! This position provides services to participants of the Syringe Exchange Program. Coordinates and executes outreach and education to promote SEP programming and harm reduction services. Offers low threshold syringe exchange services, as well as higher threshold activities to participants: risk assessment, HIV/HCV testing, individual/group education, and linkage/referral services.. The Medical Assistant reports directly to the Harm Reduction Coordinator.
Responsibilities
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Staffs the SEP during regular hours of operation and other times as needed.
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Performs initial intake of syringe exchange participants and referrals for additional needed services
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Provides comprehensive risk assessment services, as well as short-term prevention care management services to eligible individuals
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Coordinates the exchange of used syringes returned by participants for new syringes and maintains the exchange transaction log
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Offers complete prevention protocol consisting of safer injection education and supplies, safer sex education and supplies, assess medical need and refer to appropriate facility for care
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Conducts needs assessment and education related to risk reduction, treatment options, and community referrals
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Maintains all written and computer data of daily transactions
Excellent benefits package including: life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, medical and dental insurance, flexible spending plan and generous time off (24 days annually + 11 paid holidays)
Salary
$21.00/hour working 35-hours per week, may vary depending upon experience.
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED and two years of relevant human service experience, or an Associate’s Degree in Health, Education, Social Work, Human Service, Liberal Arts or a related field and one year of experience in a human services field.
Experience:
- Minimum of one year working human services required.
- Experience in a directly related field (case management, syringe exchange, HIV/HCV services, or substance use treatment) strongly preferred.
- Previous experience working with individuals actively using substances is strongly desired. Experience serving individuals with a Substance Use Disorder (SUD) or Opiate Use Disorder (OUD) diagnosis preferred.
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Computer literacy, organizational skills, public speaking and presentation skills, strong interpersonal skills, knowledge and acceptance of the Harm Reduction philosophy required.
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Physical demands are those associated with general office duties: sitting, standing, light lifting. This individual will conduct educational programs in the community and will carry educational presentation materials.
This individual is responsible for meeting the transportation and insurability requirements of this job. A valid driver’s license, clean driving record and reliable transportation is a requirement of this position.
The filling of this position is the responsibility of the Harm Reduction Coordinator.
As an equal employment opportunity employer Southern Tier AIDS Program, Inc. dba Southern Tier Care Coordination (STAP/STCC) does not discriminate in its employment decisions on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, pregnancy, veteran status, or on any other basis that would be in violation of any applicable federal, state, or local law. We came into being as a result of the stigma surrounding a disease that disproportionately impacted the LGBTQ community and BIPOC communities. This legacy informs our efforts to always strive to be more inclusive and actively anti-racist to both our staff and the clients we serve.
STAP/STCC is a public health organization. Our mission is to compassionately and competently meet the evolving needs of our communities by serving people affected by chronic illness and to improve public health through disease prevention, care coordination and advocacy. As a public health organization, STAP/STCC believes in the science of vaccination and highly recommends that all individuals get vaccinated.
