Prevention Specialist - Part Time (20 hours/week)

Job Details

Description

Earn up to $3,000 in incentive pay during your first year of employment!

Are you a motivated, results-oriented candidate seeking to put your talents, skills, and experience to work as part of a mission-driven, customer-focused organization? If so, we invite you to join UMOS’ diverse and dedicated team of over 1,000 professionals making a positive difference across more than 60 offices in seven states. Whether you are passionate about facilitating early childhood development; providing training and career planning for a parent; aiding a farmworker in accessing basic needs and new opportunities; educating at-risk individuals in HIV prevention; or supporting those fleeing domestic violence or human trafficking, UMOS is the place where you can fulfill your passion for helping families, businesses, and communities build better futures.

Benefits

To support its team members, UMOS offers highly competitive compensation as well as a benefits package including:

• Paid time off that will increase over your years of service
• 15 paid holidays annually
• A robust range of insurance covering health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, and accidental death & dismemberment
• The options to establish either a Health Savings Account or Flexible Spending Account, which can be used to cover deductibles, prescriptions, and other healthcare expenses
• A variety of support services to promote well-being through the employee assistance program
• Retirement plan options, including 401(k) and Roth IRA, allowing you to make pre-tax or after-tax contributions. For those participating in the 401(k) Retirement Plan, UMOS annually contributes at least 3% of employees’ eligible compensation.
  
  

Prevention Specialist Job Compensation

• PART TIME (20 hours weekly) $18.00 Per Hour
  
  

Prevention Specialist Job Responsibilities

• Support the setup and delivery of HIV and Hepatitis C testing and outreach.
• Distribute prevention materials such as Narcan, Fentanyl & Xylazine test strips, condoms, and clean syringes to community members.
• Provide educational materials and engage participants in conversations about HIV/STI prevention, overdose awareness, and safer substance use practices.
• Support accurate tracking of distributed supplies and completion of simple data collection forms as required by the program.
• Participate in tabling efforts at community events, health fairs, cultural festivals, and outreach locations such as food pantries and shelters.
• Maintain proper inventory of outreach supplies and assist with organizing materials for upcoming events.
• Conduct follow-up outreach activities such as restocking community partners and distributing flyers about testing and harm reduction services.
• Uphold all safety, confidentiality, and harm reduction protocols, including proper handling and disposal of used supplies.
• Represent UMOS Health Promotions with professionalism and cultural sensitivity when working in the community.
• Attend required training’s and staff meetings related to HIV prevention, harm reduction, trauma-informed care, and cultural competency.
• Provide referrals to additional services within UMOS or partner agencies for individuals in need of housing, mental health, substance use treatment, or other support.
• Collaborate with the Health Promotions team and contribute ideas for outreach strategies, improving engagement, and reaching underserved populations.
• Support other Health Promotions programs and outreach initiatives as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet agency goals and objectives.
  
  

Prevention Specialist Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework in public health, social work, or a related field preferred.
• Experience or interest in harm reduction, community outreach, or public health
• Excellent organizational and people skills, detail oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams) and other software programs.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred but not required.
• Comfortable engaging with diverse populations in community-based settings
• Must have valid state Driver’s license, a reliable vehicle and maintain car insurance.
  
  

Work Environment, Physical, And Sensory Demands

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

• Employees are frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and bend.
• Occasionally required to lift and /or move up to 20 lbs.
• Required to drive.
• Frequently exposed to moderate temperatures, generally encountered in a controlled temperature environment and outside setting.
• Noise level in this work is usually semi-moderate. 
  
  

Tools & Equipment Used

• iPad, iPhone, laptop computers, projectors, copy/scanner machine, computer.
• Be able to scan documents and encrypt documents as necessary
• Use first aid equipment, fire extinguisher.
  
  

Usage varies by position. 

Additional Eligibility Requirements

Employment with UMOS is contingent upon successful completion of a motor vehicle record check prior to employment.

UMOS is an equal opportunity Affirmative Action employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.