Program Coordinator , HIV Testing & Counseling

Overview

POSITION: Program Coordinator I, HIV Testing & Counseling

DEPARTMENT: Community Wellness Department (CWD)

REPORTS TO: Program Manager II (CWD)

LOCATION: Native American Health Center, Inc. (NAHC)

160 Capp St, San Francisco, CA

WORK HOURS: Full Time, 40 hours per week, 100% FTE

STATUS: Non-Union, Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Program Coordinator will provide coordination, support, and implementation of a grant(s) within a program area. The incumbent plays a vital role in the development and implementation of site programming through facilitation of groups/workshops, trainings, testing, outreach and event promotion, community and organizational collaboration on grant projects. Services are rooted in a holistic service provision model that integrates prevention, community-engagement, cultural-competence, and behavioral health treatment.

NAHC is seeking a community oriented, smart, capable, energetic individual to work closely with the Program Manager and the entire team to support developing, actualizing, and operationalizing program vision.

The Program Coordinator will be responsible for implementing and delivering culturally-based prevention activities, including groups, cultural activities, and linkages to traditional knowledge and resources across multiple NAHC sites and with collaborating partners.

The Native American Health Center is an accredited institution and adheres to the standards of excellence set forth by the Accreditation Association of Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) and the Commission of Dental Accreditation (CODA).

• Responsible for coordinating the day to day functioning of one or more grant programs for high-risk individuals and providing support with planning, implementing, evaluating, and tracking projects.
• Maintain regular communication with the CWD Program Manager(s) to ensure services are aligned with overall growth and forward direction of the agency and in compliance with department, agency, and funding agency regulations.
• Responsible for maintaining HEP-C and HIV Testing in alignment with NAHC policies
• Monitor, restock, and organize testing supplies.
• Work in concert with the Evaluation team to ensure that all required data strategies, collection, and documentation of program objectives and outcomes occurs, and that culturally appropriate evidence-based practices are incorporated.
• Responsible for promoting community events, groups, and other activities.
• Responsible for multiple aspects of program delivery including organizing, developing, implementing, and assessing activities.
• Responsible for timely and accurate reporting and documentation of community events, groups, and program activities for regular reports to leadership and funders.
• Organize, coordinate, and promote site involvement at all NAHC events and include testing and screening of high-risk individuals as appropriate.
• Collaborate with the Communications department to ensure the social media and outreach strategy objectives are met. Participate in development of compelling campaigns with department heads to further expand and promote services and visibility.
• Responsible for promoting NAHC programming and activities by providing outreach and linkages.
• Refer participants and their families to appropriate community agencies or facilities; acts as liaison with such organizations and advocates for patients and/or their families.
• Provide peer-to-peer social, emotional, and practical support to individuals to improve their prevention health related needs. Act as a hub in the coordination of additional services.
• Support program site as needed with administrative duties such as data entry, tracking information, and scheduling activities.
• Create and conduct trainings and workshops for staff and community members on program specific knowledge to build skills and familiarity in specific program.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, workshops, and trainings; as well as coordinate activities with collaborating agencies.
• Conduct offsite workshops and training as required for the conduct of grant projects and ensure that these meetings operate in a timely and effective manner.
• Quality Improvement:
  Actively participate in internal quality improvement teams and work with members proactively to drive quality improvement initiatives in accordance with the mission and strategic goals of the organization, federal and state laws and regulations, and accreditation standards, when assigned.
• Must maintain compliance with ergonomic safety standards; be mindful of posture and regularly practice ergonomic stretches.
• Member Care:
  Demonstrate understanding and apply working knowledge of safety policies and ensuring safe patient practices.
• Employee Safety:
  Responsible for ensuring that all duties, responsibilities and operations are performed with the utmost regard for the safety and health of all personnel involved, including themselves.
• Safety:
  Take appropriate corrective actions to address matters pertaining to employee health and…