Qualifications:Our
ideal candidate possesses an MPH or related degree and
has five year's supervisory experience. You should have
real-world experience with various prevention theories
and have knowledge of resources available to various
at-risk populations. Community education and/or
outreach experience is required. You will serve in a
leadership role, which requires a strong presence
coupled with the ability to work independently and
multi-task. Bilingual skills in Spanish and some grant
writing experience are a plus.
As a
principal candidate, you will be asked to complete a
questionnaire to assess your related knowledge, skills
and abilities.
Summary:The GO GIRL! Program is a
resiliency program addressing the various needs of
at-risk young women living in the Bronx ages 12 to 17.
Overview:
We need the best and
brightest!
Our highly-regarded GO GIRL! Program requires an
intelligent, resourceful and enthusiastic person to
manage its daily operations. As the Program Coordinator,
you will oversee the implementation and administration
of our HIV prevention/intervention program targeting
at-risk young women ages 12 to 17.
You will supervise program staff and oversee strategic
planning related to the program's continuing success. As
the primary liaison, you will recruit and supervise
members of the Youth Leadership Program. Our Coordinator
produces qualitative and quantitative reports to
highlight participant outcomes; identify areas of
success; and areas for further development.
Qualifications: Our ideal candidate
possesses a Bachelor's degree in health, human services,
psychology or related area and has three years of
qualifying experience working with programs serving
young women. You have acquired extensive knowledge of
HIV/AIDS, substance use, harm reduction, violence
prevention and adolescent issues. To be successful, you
should have knowledge of community and governmental
service organizations and public entitlements. This is a
very visible position and excellent communication and
interpersonal skills are a must. Due to reporting
requirements, you should be able to demonstrate
intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office and
proficiency in a database program. Bilingual skills in
Spanish preferred.
POSITION:
Coordinator of Young Men’s Programs SUMMARY: We are seeking an intelligent,
resourceful and energetic person to oversee our Young
Men programs, including engaging participants and
representing the agency at various community and
professional local and national events.
As the Program Coordinator, you will supervise all
activities related to two federally funded projects,
namely a HRSA funded Special Project of National
Significance geared to researching social networking
practices of Young Men of Color Having Sex with Men (YMCSM),
identifying those who are HIV positive and engaging them
in supportive Services and medical care; and a CDC
funded project that includes CTR, a DEBI adaptation of
Many Men-Many Voices for YMCSM and a home grown
intervention, CODE RED being considered for a DEBI.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Internal
activities
In conjunction with the Human Resources Director and
the Associate Director of Prevention Programs,
responsible for the recruitment and retention of
staff for the four distinctive programmatic areas
under the YMSM umbrella (currently SPNS, CODE RED,
3MV and CTR).
Provide day to day oversight and supervision of all
YMSM programs. This includes conducting regular and
documented supervision sessions with each individual
team members as well as YMSM whole team meetings.
Each session will consist of meeting the technical
assistance needs of YMSM staff members.
Supervise the Community Ethnographers (CEOs),
training sessions, supervisory meetings/team
meetings, direct observations and quality assurance
activities as required by the project; approve CEO
time sheets according to agency guidelines.
Maintain a program database that captures
demographic, ethnographic and other client level and
evaluation data relevant to the project.
Act as the primary liaison with the subcontracting
agency, Montefiore Adolescent AIDS Program,
conducting bi-weekly meetings with the Medical CM
and/or other supervisory staff of that project,
including the Director of the AAP and the Director
of Programs as necessary.
Attend BAS YMSM related meetings bimonthly to
participate in discussions of perceived gaps in YMSM
services and feedback from YMSM on quality of
community services.
Meet with any collaborating agencies that serve
LGBTQI in order to maintain relationships and to
address barriers to accessing prevention and care
services for YMSM.
External/Funding
Source activities
Work with the HRSA/SPNS YES Center on evaluation
requirements of the program.
Provide monthly qualitative and quantitative reports
on all project activities to the Associate Director
of Prevention, and prepare quarterly and/or annual
narrative reports for funders, noting progress in
meeting program goals, obstacles encountered, and
strategies for overcoming barriers.
Monitor participant charts and log documentation
quarterly to ensure access to services and program
compliance.
Assist Evaluation Consultant in the development and
implementation of program deliverables and ongoing
assessing of service accessibility.
All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
·
BA/BS in a related field and 3 years work experience in
HIV/AIDS conducting outreach, testing and counseling
·
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, PowerPoint and Excel
Required
·
Ability to work independently and perform multiple tasks
·
Bilingual Spanish preferred, with experience working
with the culturally diverse needs of MSM/YMSM population
in addition to various ethnic and socioeconomic groups
·
Excellent writing, communication and interpersonal
skills
POSITION:
WYN (Work Your Network) Project
Coordinator DEPT: SUMMARY:WYN
is a Social Networking Intervention Project to increase
access of HIV Counseling & Testing services among MSM
and their network associates. You will provide
oversight of the day to day operations of WYN program,
including providing counseling and testing and assisting
in quality assurance and reporting.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
1. Manage recruitment and screening of potential
recruiters from BAS’ MSM and YMSM population
2. Conduct orientation on program and training on
social networking to selected recruiters, either one
on one or in a group setting.
3. Manage required phone line specific to the WYN
program 4. Track all recruiters and their network
associates, as well as network associates that
become recruiters.
5. Maintain all onsite referral cards that are
received at Southern Blvd 6. Coordinate mobile
testing at venues identified by recruiters as places
of congregation among their social networks (i.e.
house ball events and other similar functions)
7. Conduct exit and follow up interviews as
necessary
8. Generate required reports on all recruiters,
network associates that have become recruiters,
those tested, and follow up with individuals that
test HIV+, making a successful linkage to primary
care services. 9. Oversee all (AIRS and E-compass)
data entry functions.
10. Perform other duties as assigned by the Director
or Associate Director of Prevention
Provide Oraquick and/or Rapid Testing to 3MV program
participants.
Assist those participants testing HIV- to engage in
regular testing particularly as it pertains to harm
reduction and risk reduction. Provide appropriate
counseling, follow-up and referrals to those
participants testing HIV+.
Assist with crisis intervention as needed.
Produce quantitative and qualitative reports as
required by funding source and the agency.
Conduct free training on HIV and substance Abuse
Prevention for program participants.
Compile a list of local, regional and national
support services.
Address safe(r) sex issues with program participants
and conduct regular workshops that eroticize safe(r)
sex.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA/BS with three years experience
preferred. The ideal candidate possesses knowledge and
experience working with gay, bisexual and MSMs.
Counseling and education experience with male-oriented
groups and/or individuals helpful. HIV pre/post test
counseling certified. Ability to develop
programs/training materials and evaluation tools.
POSITION: Case Manager DEPT: Case Management SUMMARY: Provide Case Management services in order to help
individual and families with HIV/AIDS function as independently
as possible in community by linking clients to appropriate
services, facilitate support groups.
QUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor's degree in public
health, human services or related area and 1 year of qualifying
experience. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, substance use and mental
illness. Knowledge of community service organizations and
public benefits. Minimum one year supervisory experience.
Strong organization skills. Excellent written and oral
communication skills. Strong interpersonal skills; ability to
prioritize and delegate. Bilingual/Spanish helpful. DUTIES: Maintain timely and
appropriate client charts. Carry active case load which meets
funding source and BAS requirements. Collect data to make
appropriate assessments of client needs. Facilitate referral and
coordination of care with community agencies. Ensure community
follow-up to engage client in care, promote compliance with
medical appointments and encourage client self-sufficiency and
empowerment. Develop and update service plans as required by
program. Make home visits. Accompany clients to appointments as
necessary. Provide crisis intervention. Prepare statistics
as required by BAS and funding source. Conduct weekly case
conferences with SCM. Attend and participate in CSP staff
meetings and group supervision. Ensure all documentation
and records are completed and up to date in a timely manner.
Attend trainings, community, professional or coalition meetings
as requested by Director. Perform other related duties as
assigned by Director.
POSITION:COBRA Case
Manager DEPT: SUMMARY:
QUALIFICATIONS: BA degree in related area. 2 years relevant
experience, and supervision experience. Knowledge of HIV/AIDS,
substance use/abuse. Knowledge of Bronx community services and
entitlements. Excellent communication, interpersonal and
writing skills. Bilingual skills in Spanish helpful. DUTIES:Maintain active caseload and provide comprehensive, intensive
case management to HIV+ clients and their collaterals.
Coordinate and supervise case management activities of Follow-Up
Worker and Case Management Technician. Prepare and update
service plans and assessments in accordance with client needs
and program requirements. Provide crisis intervention,
facilitate referrals and coordinate client care with community
agencies, resources and service providers.
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