Program Coordinator, Outreach

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Program Coordinator, Outreach provides oversight and guidance to the development and implementation of a comprehensive outreach program targeting communities most impacted by HIV and/or STDs to inform them about the availability of sexual health services (HIV testing, STD screening/treatment, PrEP, TasP) at APLA Health & Wellness’ clinics.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides supervisory duties to program staff including, but not limited to:
  • Hiring of program staff
  • Training of new program staff
  • Conducting employee evaluations
  • Dispensing disciplinary action up to and including the termination of program staff
  • Approval of time off/vacation requests
  • Developing training plans
  • Developing yearly program objectives/goals
  • Developing and monitoring program budgets.
  • Setting yearly goals and objectives
• Creates an organized outreach protocol for the target populations
• Maintains an updated list of outreach sites/venues where the targeted population(s) congregates.
• Develops and oversees the implementation of a community mobilization plan
• Develops and oversees a community Peer Health Advocate program.
• Utilizes Epi data in the identification of prevention gaps/opportunities and develops strategies for addressing these gaps via outreach activities.
• Assist in the development, design and layout of social marketing materials informing the larger community about the availability of sexual health services, including but not limited to; program flyers, publicity campaigns, monthly calendars and other materials as needed.
• Attends department meetings and trainings.
• Contributes to data collection to measure quality and performance
• Sets yearly program objectives/goals
• Oversees Quarterly HIV/STI Testing Events
• Submits monthly and year end reports
• Represents APLA Health & Wellness in a professional manner at a variety of roundtables, community forums, town hall meetings and other venues where the issues regarding the provision of HIV and/or STD services are discussed.
• Ensures contractual compliance.
• Prepares quantitative and qualitative reports

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a social service area OR High School Diploma/GED equivalent and 4 years of experience working in HIV prevention and/or other health related disparities. Minimum of five years’ experience managing staff; developing program budgets; monitoring program evaluation and engaging in program development activities required. Experience recruiting, managing and maintaining volunteers. Experience with health education/health promotion and program development. Familiarity with the harm reduction model. Experience in a nonprofit environment preferred. Strong oral and written skills required.
• Must have problem solving and organizational skills in order to ensure a productive work environment and achievement of goals.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Strong analytical skills are needed to solve daily work issues and/or work flow challenges.
• Good knowledge of project management methods.
• Effective communication and strong interpersonal skills.

Knowledge of:

• HIV infection; STD infection/treatment; HIV prevention; psychosocial issues as it relates to HIV and STD transmission/acquisition, special issues relevant to individuals who are at risk for HIV/STD and/or living with HIV;
• Health education and behavior modification theory; human sexuality, substance abuse, behavior change principles and strategies; effective communication skills; group dynamics; data management; general computer knowledge; community resources;
• Health and social concerns of diverse populations such as gay and non-gay identified men who have sex with men and other genders, individuals who share injection paraphernalia, heterosexuals, women at sexual risk and transgender individuals.

Ability to:

• Work independently with minimal direction
• Work in a fast pace environment
• Meet multiple deadlines in a rapidly changing environment
• Provide services in a non-judgmental fashion and work effectively with diverse populations
• Maintain records and follow clinical guidelines/protocols.
• Work efficiently and complete tasks with a high degree of accuracy
• Work and solve problems independently
• Work flexible hours
• Motivate and maintain a cadre of volunteer Peer Advocates

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID vaccination and booster required or medical/religious exemption.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.