Coordinator of the Phenomenal Woman Program, Greenhope Services for Women, New York, NY

Coordinator of the Phenomenal Woman Program

Posted on: October 11, 2013
Posted by: Greenhope Services for Women

SUMMARY

The person in this position will provide professional skills necessary for the operation and management of Greenhope's Phenomenal Woman Program (PWP). The PWP addresses the issues of women are most at-risk for or are living with HIV/AIDS and other STDs have access to and receive appropriate behavioral health services.



REQUIREMENTS

The competitive candidate will have Bachelor's degree or higher in the social sciences or relevant field. A minimum of one year supervisory experience. Strong knowledge of HIV and STDs including their transmissions. Good organizational skills and ability to work closely with the technical assistance consultants. Experience gathering data and generating reports. Knowledge regarding criminal justice institutions including basic protocols and procedures. Experience working with and administering grants.

DUTIES

• Manage day to day activities of Greenhope's Phenomenal Women Program

• Supervision of case managers to assist with obtaining community and on-site resources and provide support services to clients in the treatment programs

• Ensure case managers conduct HIV & STD education workshop including pre and post testing, input data for GPRA and any other data base, complete service plans, etc.

• Integrate HIV and STD Prevention activities within Greenhope's major Treatment Programs

• Coordinate on-site groups and other prevention activities with Greenhope department directors and community agencies

• Work with directors to ensure appropriate client referrals, coordinate case management activities with substance abuse counselors, family and other staff, and ensure PWP department obtain client documentations.

• Monitor, review and ensure timely and accurate reporting for contractual and other funding sources. Audit case management charts periodically to ensure compliance.
• Work with evaluation department and program director to create and maintain reports
• Conduct, attend and participate in on-site, local and national meetings, conferences, coalitions, etc.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

HOW TO APPLY

Mail cover letter and resume to the attention of Human Resources, Greenhope Services for Women, Inc., 435 East 119th Street, New York, NY 10035, E-mail to jobs@greenhope.org, or fax to 212-996-8638

Advanced Practice Clinician, Women's Health Specialists of California, Redding, CA

Advanced Practice Clinician

Posted on: August 20, 2013
Application deadline: September 20, 2013
Posted by: Women's Health Specialists of California

DESCRIPTION

Women's Health Specialists has a current opening at their Redding health center for a full-time Advanced Practice Clinician to provide reproductive health care services including gynecological exams, birth control services and screening and treatment of STDs.

Women's Health Specialists of Northern California (WHS) is a Feminist Women's Health Center providing reproductive health services, including abortion care, birth control and sexual health screening. We have served over 35,000 women and men per year since opening in 1975. Our non-profit organization operates four licensed community clinics and four satellite sites, serving a 40 county region of California. Other WHS programs include: Adoption Choices of Northern California, Young Women's Health Leadership Program, and the Community Outreach and Education Program. We are an outstanding team of dedicated individuals that work not only to better women's and men's lives through prevention and health education but to advance reproductive justice for all people.

"We have a vision: A world where women can control their own bodies, reproduction and sexuality. Women's Health Specialists is dedicated to providing women-controlled health care and advocating all options for all women. Only with dignity and freedom of choice can women achieve their full potential."

REQUIREMENTS

• Current California Licensure (RN/NP, PA-C, CNM, LM)
• Current Furnishing License (or willingness to obtain) in the state of California
• Experience in Women's Health
• Must agree with the goals and philosophy of Women's Health Specialists

Women's Health Specialists is client-centered and non-judgmental. We believe in letting women and men make their own health care decisions and provide information for them to do so. WHS has a unique woman-centered approach to reproductive health as it particularly affects women, and strive to offset the medicalization of a woman's body. You would join an outstanding team of dedicated individuals that work not only to better women's and men's lives through prevention and health education but work to better our communities at every level.

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your letter of interest and resume to Kim Robinson: Kim@cawhs.org or Mail: 1469 Humboldt Road, Suite 200, Chico, CA 95928 Check out our website at www.cawhs.org.

Health Programs Coordinator, BAGLY, Boston, MA

Health Programs Coordinator

Posted on: August 8, 2013

Application deadline: August 21, 2013

Posted by: BAGLY

DESCRIPTION

BAGLY's Health Programs Coordinator is a full-time position that reports directly to the Health Programs Manager. The Health Programs Coordinator is responsible for the implementation of BAGLY's Boston based health related work with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning (LGBTQ) youth. Salary starts at $30,000 with benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the supervision of the Health Programs Manager, the Health Programs Coordinator works with the Program Management Team, which includes; other program staff, youth leaders, adult volunteers, community consultants and interns to:

• Organize logistics for BAGLY's Boston-based health promotion activities, including; quarterly large scale health resource events, Health Promotion Social Marketing materials development and community/internet outreach
• Manage all aspects of BAGLY's Health Education and Risk Reduction Team (HEARRT) program including, recruitment, hiring, training, and supervision of peer leaders, weekly/monthly youth led group education and quarterly Learning Community meetings
• Provide specialized assistance to persons with multiple and complex HIV/STI risk-reduction needs through BAGLY's Comprehensive Risk Counseling Service (CRCS) including; facilitation of client recruitment and enrollment in CRCS, individualized, multiple session risk reduction and behavior change counseling, facilitation of appropriate individualized medical and psychosocial referrals
• Maintain confidential client and referral tracking systems and strict adherence to Centers for Disease Control standards for implementation of CRCS
• Maintain health program resources including condoms and social marketing materials
• Represent BAGLY at community events as appropriate
• Maintain established relationships with local and national collaborators, funders and communities and sustain excellent internal and external communication and correspondence
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong understanding of, and commitment to, BAGLY's mission, LGBTQ youth, youth leadership and development, health promotion and social justice.
• Undergraduate degree and/or 4 years of full-time professional community-based program implementation or related experience
• Strong understanding of HIV/AIDS and other STI education, violence and harm reduction, program development and implementation
• Familiarity with evidence based interventions; the youth development approach; and experience working with youth leadership models
• Experience working with communities of color, LGBTQ communities, and youth and young adults.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organization, planning, facilitation and time management skills
• Experience with community building and event planning
• Flexible schedule and availability evenings and some weekends

HOW TO APPLY

Send resume, cover letter, writing sample, salary requirements and reference list to jobs@bagly.org. No phone calls or solicitations.