Job Openings - New York, The Bronx

This person must possess strong written and verbal communication skills; with the ability to problem solve while showing compassion and have crisis management capabilities. The ideal candidate for this position must be culturally sensitive, outgoing, and #LGBTQIA and HIV/AIDS friendly and committed to working with clients from various backgrounds including those with serious illnesses, addictions, disabilities, and varying socio-economic levels. 4-5 years of equivalent work experience with high-risk adults.

Previous training in homeless related social service systems preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct community outreach and health educational programs to targeted populations.
• Participate in health fairs, neighborhood community activities, screenings, and special events.
• Refer individuals to Destination Tomorrow for services. Set up health and wellness appointments as well as Destination Tomorrow appointments and provide reminder phone calls prior to every appointment.
• Support in establishing a HIV services resource inventory of Medical and Mental Health organizations in the neighborhood as well as all 5 boroughs.
• Support in completing organization intakes and making appointments for new clients referred for services at organization program intakes.
• Support in identifying health and social priorities for the communities DT serves, including a review of community-level data on health disparities and identifying priorities using community-based knowledge and intelligence.
• Provide data entry support into the organization’s data entry system as well as AIRS and eSHARE contractual data entry systems.
• Assist in the planning and coordination of community health fairs and events with support services staff and outreach and prevention.
• Support case management team clients by escorting to appointments and following up on service needs.
• Work with patients, providers, and Destination Tomorrow care team to set goals for patient’s care.
• Make home visits when needed to re-engage clients into care.

Minimum Requirements

• Assist in the development and implementation of a marketing campaign to the community served by Destination Tomorrow.
• Provide patient peer counseling on specific topics as directed by case manager and the Director of Support Services.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for data collection and provide statistical data and/or reports per grant requirements.
• ABLE TO WORK FLEXIBLE HOURS, including some weekend availability.
• Demonstrates a clear understanding of Destination Tomorrow mission, purpose, and philosophy.
• Maintains confidentiality of all agency and patient related information. Protects patient rights as defined in the patient Bill of Rights.

revious training in HIV/AIDS, homeless related social service systems preferred.

Experience working with LGBTQIA+ and sexually exploited community.

All positions require pre-employment criminal record checks and may require a drug screening. 

Destination Tomorrow is an equal opportunity employer. For more information, please visit our website at www.destinationtomorrow.org. 

All interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, indicating desired position and salary requirements, along with resume.

Please send your resume to Kelly@destinationtomorrow.org