Please note: As of December 1, 2015 AIDS Partnership Michigan and HIV/AIDS Resource Center have merged. We are now UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond

As the only comprehensive AIDS service organization in its Michigan ten-county area, UNIFIED's mission is to provide HIV related services to the community through compassionate direct care, prevention and outreach activities. We invite you to explore UNIFIED and learn about HIV testing, the depth of services UNIFIED provides and how you can get involved.

Mission

Rooted in the history of our fight against HIV, UNIFIED - HIV Health and Beyond advances prevention, access to health care, community research and advocacy

Vision

A nationally recognized multi-service center creating positive change through regional impact, innovation and sustainability to promote HV health and beyond.

Using innovative approaches to help residents of Southeast Michigan living with or affected by HIV achieve optimal health through compassionate direct care, support services, prevention and education.

A commitment to being an effective and powerful voice, providing leadership and advocacy for the communities we serve.

History

AIDS Partnership Michigan (APM) was formed in 1996 through a merger between Wellness Networks, Inc. and AIDS Care Connection. APM was established to better address the emerging AIDS epidemic in the Detroit/Metro area. AIDS Partnership Michigan has always worked by providing education and services to help prevent the spread of HIV and to help connect people living with HIV to needed services.

HIV/AIDS Resource Center (HARC) was founded in 1986 by a group of volunteers to provide HIV/AIDS related services to the people of Jackson, Lenawee, Livingston, and Washtenaw counties. Over the past decade, HARC has developed into a leading HIV/AIDS services provider in Michigan.

DESCRIPTION: The Tobacco Reduction Associate helps coordinates activities of the project to reduce smoking among persons with HIV including providing guidance and encouragement to clients in smoking cessation attempts as well as working across agency services to assure staff competency, completion of assessment activities and appropriate documentation.

DUTIES:

• Making referrals to the Michigan’s Tobacco Quit Line.
• Arranging and Facilitating focus groups.
• Conducting brief tobacco use assessments/re-assessments and entering data into CareWare.
• Assuring client and staff participation in completing project surveys and assessments.
• Researches and creates local tobacco dependence treatment client resources and makes them available internally for clients and staff.
• Develop expertise around evidence-based tobacco cessation interventions and strategies.
• Motivation and self-direction; ability to prioritize competing responsibilities.
• Skills related to leadership, motivation, group dynamics, and client retention.
• Computer competency, including the ability to enter and access data relevant to program, required.
• Ability to work autonomously and as a member of a diverse team.
• Ability to work with other community-based human services organizations.
• Sensitivity to ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, values, beliefs, and behaviors
• Flexibility with client's priorities, evolving needs, and goals.
• Ability to meet deadlines

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum BA/BS degree in human services. Equivalent related work experience will be considered. Current HIV Prevention & Testing certification through the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) preferred or obtained within six months of hire.

Experience: Experience working or proven ability to effectively work with and communicate with diverse communities of sexual orientation, gender identity/ expression, race, ethnicity, and cultures.

Knowledge: Basic knowledge of HIV/ STI Information. Working knowledge of the community, health systems, key stakeholders and peer leaders. Moderate computer literacy.

Skills: 1-2 years in group facilitation preferred. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to function independently.

Access to a properly insured vehicle for the performance of job responsibilities is a requirement for this position.

Please provide a cover letter when submitting your application. 

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.