Tarrant County College · 1 week ago
Specialist, Ending the HIV Epidemic Community Engagement - HIV Administrative Agency
Fort Worth, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expTarrant County College is seeking a Community Engagement Specialist focused on ending the HIV epidemic. The role involves coordinating community engagement efforts, overseeing social media, and collaborating with local organizations to ensure the needs of people with HIV are met in grant initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinates and oversees a comprehensive program to ensure the populations most heavily impacted by HIV are involved in the development of acceptable approaches and programmatic activities to end the HIV epidemic in Tarrant County
Utilizes social media and other technologies to ensure partnership with local communities most impacted by HIV
Develops and leads a stakeholder group of people with HIV to provide ongoing feedback on the implementation of Ending the HIV Epidemic initiatives
Provides community education on the impact HIV has on communities of color
Collaborates with community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and advocacy groups to further the goals of Ending the HIV Epidemic
Builds a peer-based program to support people with HIV across the continuum of care
Works with HIV prevention programs to enhance the linkage to care process for the newly diagnosed
Works with consultants on ensuring Ending the HIV Epidemic contract deliverables meet the needs of people living with HIV
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, community health, health education, or a related field or equivalent
One (1) year of experience in community health, community organization, HIV prevention and/or services, program development, public health, or a closely related area
Experience working with people living with HIV
Excellent customer service and communication skills, both verbal and written
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Must be able to stay organized and know how to prioritize the workload
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Competency with computers and Microsoft Office 365 Suite
Advanced analytical skills
Knowledge of the Ryan White CARE Act
Experience with social media
Ability to use good judgement in decision making
Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships
Ability to get along with diverse populations
Ability to think innovatively
Benefits
Tarrant County employees enjoy superior health, retirement, and insurance benefits & 13 County Holidays
Group health plans for medical, dental, and vision coverage
An Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Life and long- term disability insurance
Flexible spending accounts for health care and dependent care reimbursements
Retirement benefits
Full time employees participate in the Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS)
Employees may also participate in a retirement savings program (Deferred Compensation)
13 paid holidays
A Wellness Program
Company
Tarrant County College
Tarrant County College is a school in Fort Worth.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.28MKey Investors
Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
2025-01-26Grant· $0.28M
Leadership Team
Al Piper, AIC
INSTRUCTOR
Dr. Audra Barrett
Director of Academic Affairs, Educational Partnerships at Tarrant County College/Connect Campus
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