Community Nutrition Educator, Iris House, New York, NY

Community Nutrition Educator

Posted on: July 11, 2014
Application deadline: N/A
Posted by: Iris House: A Center for Women Living with HIV

Who is Iris House? 

 

IRIS HOUSE, established in 1993 by the Women and AIDS Working Group, saves lives through comprehensive support, prevention and education services for women, families, and underserved populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities in a safe, family-centered environment by passionate, professional and culturally competent staff. To fulfill our mission, Iris House offers practical, family-centered services that promote prevention and education while addressing the day-to-day realities of living with HIV/AIDS. All of our programs are developed to achieve the following goals:

• To promote and support independent functioning for our clients, to improve quality of life, and to maintain optimum health status for clients and their families;
• To educate policy makers, elected officials, and human health service providers about the issues and concerns affecting our clients and their families; and

• To advocate for changes in policy and programs that are more responsive to the needs of women and their families.

Position Summary  

 

Position Title: Community Nutrition Educator
Employment Type: Full-time
FLSA Status: Exempt
Department: Food and Nutrition
Reports To: Director – Food and Nutrition  
Location: West Side Headquarters (2348 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd)

The Community Nutrition Educator (CNE) is responsible for the coordination of group and individual nutrition health education, the review of client assessments, referrals and program eligibility, the tracking of client progress in the program. The CNE also ensures data collection and entry into the charts and outcome measurement.

Please Note: Registered Dietitians are not eligible for this grant-funded position. 

Essential Position Functions

 

1. Adheres to funder and agency requirements for the provision of Nutrition Health Education (NHE).
2. Develops nutrition health education plans that incorporate: goals and objectives, frequency and duration of sessions, HIV specific health and nutrition topics.
3. Reviews Registered Dietician (RD) assessment and dietary recommendation to determine food service client receives and type of health education appropriate for client needs.
4. Responsible for maintaining client records and works as part of Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) and evaluation team for program improvement; Maintains client records that document attendance, participation, progress, accomplishments, and additional needs, referrals and goal.
5. Monitors, in conjunction with the Program Director, the appropriateness of the food service provided to the client.
6. Establishes connections and communicates frequently with Medical Nutrition Programs/Practitioners and RDs and makes referrals as necessary and appropriate.
7. Completes NHE and Food program screening form which includes the reasons for client participation in the program
8. Ensure clients' adherence to all program policies and procedures and follows program protocols for participation, pantry bag distribution and incentives.
9. Acts as Team Leader to conduct community coordination activities.
10. Communicates and collaborates with Funder and responds timely and appropriately to all requests from funder, Program Director and Executive Director.
11. Attend and successfully complete all required training and represent the agency at various venues promoting the program and the agency.
12. Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director.

Other Position Functions  

 

1. Serves as a liaison between Iris House and program providers and partners.
2. Demonstrates teamwork and open communication and has good interpersonal skills.
3. Participate in in-house and community presentations, research and grant writing.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Position Requirements  

 

Education: BA/BS or MA in Nutrition or related field such as health education or family and consumer sciences
Experience: 2-3 years experience working in the field of HIV/AIDS or with other chronic illness; 2-3 years experience developing and facilitating nutrition health education
Other Requirements: Must be bilingual (Spanish/English).

• Must have excellent presentation and writing skills.

• Possess an understanding of community level work and the importance of collaborating with other agencies.

• Position requires cultural and linguistic competency with the target population.

CONTACTS
Internal: Frequent contact with program directors and staff members from other departments.
External: Frequent contact with program partners and providers.

How to Apply  

 

Qualified candidates must send a cover letter and resume (as an attachment)
to Shirley Alves, Director,Food and Nutrition Services, at salves@irishouse.org

Women's Health Program Director, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC

Women's Health Program Director

Posted on: January 4, 2014
Posted by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

DESCRIPTION

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a not-for-profit membership organization supporting over 57,000 members/physicians across the country. As the experts in women's health we provide a wide range of services for the nation's leading group of professionals. Located in S.W. Washington, DC, we provide a positive, supportive work environment, excellent benefits and so much more! To learn more about our organization, please visit our Website at www.acog.org!

We are looking for a Senior Director, Gynecologic Practice who will coordinate and supervise work of committees and staff in the areas of gynecology, well-woman care, adolescent health care, and ethics. This position will also track, interpret, and report on gynecologic and professionalism issues requiring College attention and/or policy development.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Direct and oversee all activities in Division affecting medical professionalism
  Oversee the development and maintenance of publications on ethics (eg, Committee Opinions); stimulate the development of policies and activities for medical professionalism; seek outside sources of funding to support new interest areas and special projects; advise and facilitate the work of Committee on Ethics; hire and supervise staff, research issues relevant to College interests
• Direct and oversee all gynecologic, well-woman care, and adolescent health care activities in Division
  Through direction of the work of the Department staff, advise and facilitate the work of clinical committees (Clinical Document Review Panel/ Gynecology, Committee on Gynecologic Practice, Committee on Adolescent Health Care, Editorial Committee for Guidelines for Women's Health Care) and task forces in the areas of gynecology, well-woman care, and adolescent health care; oversee hiring and supervision of all staff for these areas; oversee the development and maintenance of practice publications in gynecology, well-woman care, and adolescent health care (eg, Guidelines for Women's Health Care, Guidelines for Adolescent Health Care, Committee Opinions, Technology Assessments, health records, ancillary publications); stimulate the development of policies and activities in the areas of gynecology, well-woman care, and adolescent health care; seek outside sources of funding to support new interest areas and special projects; research issues relevant to College interests; facilitate sessions on these areas at the Annual Clinical Meeting or other venues as needed.
• Serve as primary staff for the Committee on Ethics and the Clinical Document Review Panel/Gynecology
  Manage activities of the Clinical Document Review Panel/Gynecology and the Committee on Ethics, including developing and managing budgets, developing agendas and holding meetings, researching issues, overseeing development of minutes, carrying out work of committee as needed, and interpreting decisions to College committees, staff, and outside groups
• Participate in College policy and project development outside of Division
  Collaborate with other Divisions and participate in policy and project development for issues of overlapping interest; review materials for conformity with College policies and guidelines on gynecologic practice and medical professionalism
• Advise and represent Vice President of Practice Activities on issues of gynecologic practice and ethics.
  Advise the Vice President of Practice Activities on gynecologic practice and ethics; proactively promote College policy to Fellows, other professional organizations, managed care organizations, hospital administrators and leadership, public policymakers, and the public and respond to the same when interpretation of College policy is required; represent the Vice President in these areas as requested
• Represent the College to other organizations
  Develop and maintain effective liaison relationships with other organizations and agencies interested in gynecologic practice, well-woman care, and ethics; attend meetings related to these issues, advocating for College interests and interpreting and reporting on issues; coordinate the College's review and response to documents developed by other organizations; maintain awareness of content and policy issues affecting the specialty regarding clinical care and professional behavior; respond to Fellows, outside organizations, and individuals regarding College policies on these issues

REQUIREMENTS

• Master's degree in nursing, public health, or related fields preferred.
• Expertise generally gained by 10 years of experience in related positions.
• Background in women's health desirable.
• Experience in health administration or with related associations.
• Knowledge of the health care system and women's health care.
• Excellent communication skills; self-motivated and directed; excellent independent judgment and ability to take responsibility; supervisory experience.
• Ability to represent the College in a variety of situations.

The American College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in EVerify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.

HOW TO APPLY


Interested or know someone who is? Please submit your cover letter and resume directly to our recruiter through the following site:

https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=7625381

IMPORTANT NOTE: The application system does not provide a specific place for you to upload/input your cover letter. Please remember to upload/paste your cover letter AND resume as one document.**

Community Educator, A Woman's Place, Doylestown, PA

Community Educator

Posted on: January 8, 2014
Application deadline: March 8, 2014
Posted by: A Woman's Place of Bucks County

PURPOSE OF POSITION

To build the community's capacity to respond to and prevent domestic violence by replacing attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors that perpetuate violence with those that promote safety, justice, and equality for all. It works to strengthen community knowledge and skills, educate service providers, foster coalitions and networks, and change practices and policies that condone violence.

1. Develop annual work plan for community-based domestic violence prevention education and training that supports the mission/needs of the organization and complies with all grant requirements, including but not limited to programming for hospitals, healthcare facilities, community groups, volunteer groups, and more.
2. Develop and deliver organizationally-approved trainings, in-services, and educational programs.
3. Assist in development and coordination of educational campaigns throughout the year, meeting various organization-specific and grant-specific guidelines.
4. Establish and maintain positive community partnerships.
5. Attend and participate in community collaboratives including but not limited to the Bucks County Health Improvement Partnership (BCHIP) Domestic Violence (DV) Task Force, individual hospital DV task forces, the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV) Medical Advocacy Task Force, and other organizationally-approved partnerships.
6. Coordinate A Woman's Place (AWP) presence at community tabling events. 

REQUIREMENTS

 

Bachelor's Degree in Psychology, Sociology or related field, and/or 2 years of related work experience

 

HOW TO APPLY

 

To apply, please submit cover letter and resume to:

Christina Baer, Education & Training Manager
A Woman's Place
P. O. Box 299
Doylestown, PA 18901
FAX: 215.343.3411
Email:cbaer@awomansplace.org


The position is open until filled. Interviews will begin on Monday, January 13, 2014.


PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS.

 

Senior Manager, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Washington, DC

Senior Manager, Committees & Task Forces (Program Manager/Meeting Planner)

Posted on: December 2, 2013
Posted by: American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

DESCRIPTION

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists is a not-for-profit membership organization supporting over 57,000 members/physicians across the country. As the experts in women's health we provide a wide range of services for the nation's leading group of professionals. Located in S.W. Washington, DC, we provide a positive, supportive work environment, excellent benefits and so much more! To learn more about our organization, please visit our Website at www.acog.org!

We are looking for a Senior Manager, Committees & Task Forces (Program Manager/Meeting Planner) to serve as primary staff to committees, presidential task forces, work groups and initiatives that address gynecologic and well-woman topics.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the Director on issues related to the College's gynecologic guidance and initiatives, including issues related to adolescent health.
• Guide documents through peer review and publication process as needed.
• Coordinate meetings including developing meeting agendas and compiling necessary materials.
• Carry out the work of assigned presidential task forces, work groups, and initiatives.
• Develop and coordinate relevant activities at the College's Annual Clinical Meeting.
• Develop grant proposals and manage grant-funded activities.
• Assist with evaluation of the medical literature and advise the president, task force, and work group chairs.
• Develop and maintain related websites and collaborate other departments to promote departmental projects and initiatives through venues such as social media, web posting, and e-mail blasts.
• Survey the field of gynecologic practice and advise the Director.
• Develop and maintain budget.
• Oversee the preparation of related correspondence and reports.
• Assist with special projects (eg, white papers, fact sheets, meeting presentations, smart phone apps, dissemination tools) as assigned.
• Provide content oversight for departmental assistants, including assigning and reviewing work, providing feedback and direction as necessary.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's or Master's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of experience in related work;
• Medical association experience preferred;
• Must be computer literate, including strong knowledge of the Microsoft Office Suite;
• Grant writing skills and project management experience are preferred;
• The position requires superior communication and editing skills;
• Must be able to assimilate technical issues into accurate reports and responses;
• Must possess a proper balance of assertiveness, diplomacy and discretion;
• Ability to interact with a variety of people and institutions;
• Skills in managing a diverse and heavy work load; self-direction.

The American College is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, who participates in EVerify. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, or any other classification as required by applicable law.

HOW TO APPLY

Please submit your cover letter and resume directly to our recruiter through the following site:
https://home.eease.adp.com/recruit/?id=7398721

IMPORTANT NOTE: The application system does not provide a specific place for you to upload/input your cover letter. Please remember to upload/paste your cover letter AND resume as one document.

Executive Director, Feminist Women's Health Center, Atlanta, GA

Executive Director

Posted on: November 20, 2013
Posted by: Feminist Women's Health Center

DESCRIPTION

Feminist Women's Health Center (FWHC), located in Atlanta, Georgia, is seeking an Executive Director. Interested candidates should be prepared to demonstrate long-term success in leading a multi-faceted non-profit organization.

The mission of the FWHC is to provide accessible, comprehensive gynecological healthcare to all who need it without judgment. As innovative healthcare leaders, FWHC works collaboratively within the local community and nationally to promote reproductive health, rights, and justice. We advocate for wellness, uncensored health information and fair public policies by educating the larger community and empowering our clients to make their own decisions.

Reporting to the FWHC Board of Directors, the Executive Director will have a broad range of responsibilities and will work with an executive leadership team, a talented and independent staff, elected officials, medical personnel, enthusiastic volunteers, donors who have sustained the organization for 30 years, as well as partner agencies, both local and national. The Executive Director is expected to maintain an organization that respectfully meets the diverse needs of the various communities FWHC serves.

The successful candidate will have a minimum of ten years relevant experience, the ability to communicate effectively, a demonstrated commitment to reproductive justice, a Master's degree or equivalent, vision and steadiness. In addition, interested candidates should have a demonstrated ability to work efficiently, meet demanding deadlines and balance multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. The new Executive Director will be following an outstanding leader who has grown FWHC for the past 20 years.

For more information, visit www.feministcenter.org. Information about this position can be found on the "Job Openings" page. No telephone calls or unsolicited visits will be accepted.

This description has been designed to indicate the general nature of the work that is performed by an individual within this position. FWHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HOW TO APPLY

Please do not call. Email fwhcsearch@gmail.com with resume and letter of intention.

Research & Data Manager, Planned Parenthood Federation of America, New York, NY

Research & Data Manager

Posted on: October 9, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood

SUMMARY

For nearly a century, Planned Parenthood Federation of America (PPFA) has fought for a world where every woman has immediate and unfettered access to the basic reproductive care and knowledge that is her human right. With its 70 affiliates managing nearly 800 health centers nationwide, Planned Parenthood provides family planning and reproductive health care services, education, and information to millions of women, men, and young people each year.

Planned Parenthood's Research Department is looking for a Research & Data Manager to join its team. Working with a substantial degree of independence, yet under the direction of the National Director of Research and senior research staff, this Research & Data Manager will perform a variety of complex research and analytical tasks including: research design, data management, and analyses; coordinating research projects; compilation of information and writing reports, including publishable products. Additionally, he/she will train and supervise research interns that periodically work within the Research Department.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Implement data analyses using SPSS, Stata or another social science analysis package;
• Gather and synthesize information, including literature reviews.
• Assist with IRB-related preparation.
• Manage analysis of data and the writing up of findings.
• Design, format, and proofread survey instruments, with direction from senior staff.
• Supervise all tasks related to maintaining proper documentation of research activities and archiving of project files concerning data collection.
• Serve as project manager and work closely with project staff to oversee budget and staffing needs, while monitoring project schedules and work plan.
• Assist in various aspects of proposal development, such as developing analysis plans and budget estimates for research activities.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Master's degree in a relevant social science, health, statistics, or demographic field.
• 5 years of directly related work experience.
• Demonstrated experience in performing complex coding and data analysis procedures using statistical packages such as SPSS, Stata or SAS.
• Experience analyzing patient visit data and/or large longitudinal datasets.
• Experience with various quantitative analysis techniques such as survival analysis, propensity score matching, time series, GEE, etc.
• Ability to liaise with and professionally manage communication with: consultants, collaborators, and/or organizations.
• Solid communication, organizational and management skills. 

HOW TO APPLY

Apply on-line at:
https://plannedparenthoodext.hire.com/viewjob.html?optlink-view=view-95137&ERFormID=newjoblist&ERFormCode=any

Planned Parenthood Federation of America is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus and innovation.

Case Manager, Planned Parenthood, Brooklyn, NY

Case Manager

Posted on: September 21, 2013
Posted by: Planned Parenthood of New York City

SUMMARY

Provides basic case management, advocacy and emotional support to adolescents and adults engaging in or at risk of engaging in prostitution, intravenous drug use and other behaviors which put them at risk for HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Determines clients eligibility for case management and non case management. Responsible for filling out, discussing and reviewing the initial intake packet with all office and outreach clients. Establishes informal/formal linkages with service providers delivering necessary services to our target population. Provides individual counseling and pre and post HIV test counseling. Arranges for the provision of health and concrete emergency services. Maintains current case files and performs follow-up on all individuals serviced by the Program. Organizes and facilitates weekly case conferences with Outreach Staff and establishes and facilitates client discussion/support groups.

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires BA in Social Work or equivalent. Requires at least 3 years experience in providing case management services to multi-problem youth and disenfranchised population. Must be sensitive to cross cultural differences and issues related to sexual identity. Bilingual Spanish/English preferred but not required.

Salary details: 33,000 - 35,000

HOW TO APPLY

Interested candidates should email their resume and cover letter with salary requirement to:

Manager, Human Resources
resume@ppnyc.org

Planned Parenthood of NYC, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workplace; women and minorities are encouraged to apply.