Company Description
Pridelines is a Miami-based nonprofit organization that supports, educates, and empowers South Florida's LGBTQ youth and the community at large. With a focus on providing safe and diverse environments, the organization offers affirming programs and services to promote dialogue, wellness, and foster social change. Pridelines has a rich history of grassroots advocacy and community support, dating back to its founding in 1982 by LGBTQ youth and their allies.
Pridelines is a rapidly growing non-profit, 501c3, organization dedicated to supporting, educating and empowering South Florida’s lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer/questioning (LGBTQ) youth and the community at large in safe and diverse environments to promote dialogue, wellness and to foster social change.
Organizational Culture:
Pridelines is committed to developing and maintaining a safe and diverse environment for our clients and our staff alike. Our team focuses on providing professional and personal support to each other whenever possible. As an agency, we always seek to empower our team members and therefore try to promote from within. Pridelines’ work environment is fun, friendly, and collaborative.
Agency Values:
Pridelines values a commitment to inclusivity, empowerment, service, excellence, accountability, and fun. We seek to hire team members who share the values personally and professionally.
Position Overview:
Pridelines is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Health Navigator and PrEP Specialist. Candidates must be bi-lingual (English / Spanish/Creole). Strong preference for gay candidates who can personally relate to the primary populations served.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Working primarily from the South Dade/Cutler Bay location, the full-time staff member will:
- Recruit and market PrEP and Health Insurance to community members;
- Provide HIV and STD counseling and testing to eligible clients, especially gay males;
- Provide education about PrEP, and help navigate interested clients into patient assistance or co-pay programs;
- Provide continued support to those taking PrEP, and to those taking medications for HIV;
- Provide assistance enrolling clients in other needed support services;
- Provide on-line and venue-based outreach, some evenings and weekends each month;
- Input and report accurate data in a timely manner;
- Participate in other agency programs and events serving the community.
Other General Responsibilities (as required)
- Supports with Center open and closing procedures (this does include cleaning, including restrooms and kitchen when necessary).
- Supports with Center staffing.
- Supports front desk operations.
- Attends meetings and events as a representative of the organization.
Qualifications:
Starting salary $17.00 to $18.50 per hour, depending upon experience and education. Pridelines employees receive benefits: health insurance, a retirement plan, and a generous leave package. Bachelor’s degree preferred, and work experience in a position with direct client contact. Candidates must complete the Florida 500 / 501 HIV testing certification. Must have transportation, and be willing to work a flexible schedule. Marketing, Community Engagement, Sales, Entrepreneurship are vital skills to the core responsibilities of recruiting and enrolling community members on heath insurance and PrEP.
Generic cover letters and applications will NOT be reviewed. Please send a resume and cover letter describing your skills and goals in applying for this specific position at this specific agency with our mission and target population served, to careers@pridelines.org
Physical Activity Requirements:
This position requires frequent computer use, lifting of up to 50 pounds, and the ability to work on nights and on weekends. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The position may also require frequent travel, sometimes at short notice.
- Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
