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SEXUAL HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER
FULL TIME, FIXED TERM CONTRACT
Originally founded in **Apply on the website**, as _Cork AIDS
Alliance_, to provide support to people living with HIV, the SEXUAL
HEALTH CENTRE is now a leading organisation supporting and promoting
sexual health in Ireland.
The _Sexual Health Centre_ is now seeking an exceptional positive
individual to join our team and provide one-to-one and group support
as well as administrative assistance within our Health Promotion team.
We recognise that furnishing people with the skills to effectively
respond to sexual health issues is crucial to overall wellbeing. In
this role, you will have the opportunity to make a significant
contribution to the overall strategy of the _Sexual Health Centre_.
The Sexual Health Centre has an ambitious programme for a future where
sexual health is recognised as an integral part of life, barriers to
access sexual health services are removed, social stigma and
discrimination are challenged, each individual feels safe to express
their sexuality, and people make informed decisions regarding their
sexual wellbeing and treat each other?s life choices with the utmost
respect. Our services provide free and confidential information,
counselling and support to help people make positive, healthy
lifestyle choices to improve their wellbeing.
The purpose of this role is to support individuals and groups from
vulnerable, marginalised communities and those who may feel
disconnected from society to improve their experience of sexual
health, healthy relationships, wellbeing and education. This role will
also ensure information and access to free rapid HIV testing for
particular cohorts of the community as outlined in the job
description. This existing role will further develop, deliver, monitor
and evaluate the Sexual Health Centre?s Health Promotion Programmes,
providing testing opportunities and information sessions while also
providing administrative support to the organisation.
This is a full time fixed, contract until February **Apply on the
website**.
_RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:_
Key responsibilities
* Create an empowering, non-judgemental, positive and welcoming
atmosphere within the Sexual Health Centre, emphasising
self-determination and assisting people in marginalised communities to
make plans and decisions in relation to their sexual health
* To further develop, deliver and evaluate the current outreach
programme to support people in the area of sexual health, enhancing
their self-esteem and reducing risk-taking behaviours
* Deliver sexual health promotion programmes, in a variety of
settings, using evidence based programmes and information
* Empower and encourage people to access Sexual Health Centre
programmes and services with particular emphasis on ?at risk?
groups as defined by the organisation and/or funders
* Co-ordinate, provide and deliver a variety of testing
opportunities both in the Sexual Health Centre and in an outreach
capacity including but not limited to Rapid HIV testing and STI
testing services
* Actively encourage and advertise rapid testing opportunities to
individuals such as those from migrant communities, individuals who
inject drugs, individuals engaging in sex work and other ?at risk?
groups as identified by the organisation and/or funders
* Actively seek and create new opportunities to promote awareness of
the services offered by the Sexual Health Centre particularly amongst
vulnerable, marginalised and disengaged members of society and their
professional support workers
* Support the delivery of one-to-one interventions, drop-in
services, condom demonstrations, condom distribution and helpline
calls within the organisation
* Establish and maintain an excellent rapport with clients to create
a respectful and trusting relationship whilst providing ?persistent
and challenging support?
* Engage with stakeholders to further develop outreach testing
opportunities and locations within the current testing remit of the
organisation
* Provide appropriate brief intervention / motivational
interventions to clients in relation to their sexual health
* Provide pregnancy testing in line with the code of ethics of the
Sexual Health & Crisis Pregnancy Programme
* Assist in the development of appropriate sexual health materials
and resources for target groups including online resources and social
media campaigns in collaboration with the Sexual Health Centre
communications strategy
* Provide day-to-day office and administrative duties as required
* Manage and update files in the company filing system
* Complete data collection and collation for a variety of funders
and services as required
* Work within the Sexual Health Centre?s internal pathways to
refer clients to the appropriate team member(s) or external service
* Work within the Policies, Procedures Protocols and Guidelines and
also within the remit of the Employee Handbook of the Sexual Health
Centre
* Monitor and evaluate work as required, keeping secure written and
statistical records of work undertaken and providing reports as
required
* Represent the Sexual Health Centre at events, conferences,
meetings etc.
* Assist with the provision of health promotion work, including
information stands where required
* Achieve volume, activity and income targets as agreed with the
Centre Manager and in line with funder requirements
* Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for clients and
other staff
* Ensure that Community Employment staff are supported in their
integration in the workplace and assist in their training and
development under the guidance of the Centre Manager
* Adhere to the goals and targets of the Strategic Plan for The
Sexual Health Centre
* Perform other duties commensurate with the nature of the post. It
is important that all members of staff are prepared to take on
additional duties or relinquish existing duties in order to maintain
efficient running of the organisation. All roles will develop and the
Sexual Health Centre may change the role scope in consultation with
the post holder
_EDUCATION / PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:_
* A relevant qualification in health promotion, social care,
community development or other relevant area (Level 8 NFQ, desirable)
* Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability
to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders and to build strong
working relationships is essential
* Group Facilitation skills
* Excellent IT skills
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Knowledge of Canva or other grahic design platforms is desirable
but not essential
* Experience in developing, evaluating and managing training
programmes
* High level English language and training skills
_REQUIREMENTS_
* Relevant experience in the area of sexual health
* Group facilitation of people from diverse backgrounds
* Ability to research and adapt training programmes to meet specific
needs of client groups
* You will also be someone with a flexible working style and the
ability to respond effectively to emerging/unexpected needs
* Innovative thinking and project planning is essential
* A full clean driving licence is essential
_TERMS AND CONDITIONS_
SALARY: Salary will be commensurate with the experience of the
candidate.
CONTRACT: Full time, fixed term contract ending in February **Apply on
the website**.
HOURS: Full time contract based on **Apply on the website** hours, 5
days per week, Monday to Friday. Due to the nature of the post,
evening or weekend work may sometimes be required.
HOLIDAYS: **Apply on the website** Days annual leave.
GARDA VETTING: please note that any offer of employment will be
subject to Garda Vetting.
The Sexual Health Promotion Officer will report to the Centre Manager.
CV and accompanying cover letter can be directed to Catherine Kennedy,
Centre Manager: **Apply on the website**. Applications will not be
accepted after 5pm on Monday, February 8th, **Apply on the website**.
PLEASE SPECIFY THE JOB YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
_SEXUAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Health
