SEXUAL HEALTH PROMOTION OFFICER / PSE WORKER
PART 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 Sexual Health Promotion team as a Public Sex
Environment (PSE) Outreach Worker. This innovative role will primarily
attempt to respond to the sexual health needs of Men who have Sex with
Men (MSM). The programme will aim to link these individuals to
prevention, testing, early diagnosis and treatment opportunities. We
recognise that furnishing individuals with the skills to effectively
respond to their sexual health is crucial to their overall wellbeing.
The purpose of this position is to establish and develop a role that
responds and supports equitable and innovative access to sexual health
services for the target population.
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. In this role, you will
have the opportunity to make a significant contribution to the overall
strategy of the _Sexual Health Centre_.
If you are a strategic and driven professional with strong planning,
community development and outreach experience, this could be the ideal
role for you. This innovative project focuses on delivering additional
outreach sexual health initiatives to the MSM population. This
responsive services, delivered through an inclusive and resourceful
lens will enable access to information, testing, condom provision and
signposting that enable behaviour change opportunities and improve
outcomes for service users.
This is a part time, fixed term contract until February **Apply on the
website**.
_RESPONSIBILITIES OF YOUR ROLE WILL INCLUDE:_
Key responsibilities
* Create an empowering, non-judgemental, positive and welcoming
atmosphere, emphasising self-determination and assisting people to
make plans and decisions in relation to their sexual health
* Devise, co-ordinate and implement an innovative business plan
focusing on the delivery of outreach sexual health services to the MSM
population, with particular emphasis on reaching MSM who do not
identify as gay or bisexual
* Produce a scoping exercise of the potential for outreach and
testing at public sex environments (cruising sites) to reach and
provide supports for harder to reach groups (including those who do
not access sexual health services or engage in online platforms)
* Incorporate an evidence based approach to health promotion and
testing within public sex environments
* Develop a mapping exercise of suitable locations or areas suitable
for this outreach work while also identifying and collaborating with
new partnerships across all sectors of society
* Provide community based Rapid Point of Care HIV Testing to a
targeted audiences
* Deliver information and respond to queries on TasP, PrEP and PEP,
as well as providing professional lead Rapid HIV testing in the
community to ensure a confidential testing experience for MSM who may
not identify as gay or bisexual or individuals who do not regularly
attend ?traditional? testing services
* Provide sexual health advice, brief interventions, support
sessions and campaigns that encourage subsequent behavioural change to
MSM
* Create and facilitate opportunities to dispense and stock condoms
for distribution
* Distribute condoms and lubricant to those most at risk of negative
sexual health outcomes
* Incorporate the use of dating and geo-social apps in the delivery
of the project
* Ensure relevant documentation, such as permits, are in place for
service delivery
* Undertake comprehensive risk assessments and ensure relevant
policies, procedures, protocols and guidelines are devised under the
guidance of the management team
* Ensure a healthy and safe working environment for clients and
other staff
* Proactively source opportunities to communicate and advertise the
project to drive overall stakeholder and client engagement
* Source and order appropriate information and materials for use
within the project
* Implement a strategy of quality improvement to monitor the
project, ensuring client engagement and involvement is central to
service delivery encouraging feedback loops to enhance client
participation
* Create an awareness of the Sexual Health Centre and its services
to relevant stakeholders, clients and service users
* Co-ordinate and deliver events and campaigns in relation to the
area of work
* 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 partners and
stakeholders
* Provide day-to-day office and administrative duties as required
* 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.
* Achieve volume, activity and income targets as agreed with the
Centre Manager and in line with funder requirements
* 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
* Deliver a service which is accessible and inclusive to all in line
with Sexual Health Centre Policies, Protocols, Procedures and
Guidelines
* Perform other duties commensurate with the nature of the post. It
is important that all members of staff be 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, health care, social
care, community development or other relevant area
* Excellent communication and project development skills, with the
ability to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders
* Excellent IT skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Suitable experience in developing, evaluating and managing
projects
_REQUIREMENTS_
* Relevant experience in the area of health promotion
* Experience in the areas of sexual health and/or Rapid Testing is
desirable
* An understanding of the health and social issues that affect the
LGBTI+ community
* An ability to work with people from a wide range of backgrounds in
a variety of settings
* The ability to work as part of a team and in partnership with
other organisations and individuals
* 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: Part-time, fixed term contract until February **Apply on the
website**
HOURS: Part-time contract based on **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** hours, 2
days per week, Wednesday and Thursday. 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 Wednesday, February **Apply on the website**th
**Apply on the website**. PLEASE SPECIFY THE JOB YOU ARE APPLYING FOR.
_SEXUAL HEALTH CENTRE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER._
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Type: Permanent
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Category: Health
