
Black Immigrant Program Coordinator
FUNCTION:
The Program Coordinator will coordinate activities to educate, outreach, recruit and link Black immigrants – African and Caribbean – vulnerable to and living with HIV to prevention and peer support services. Staff is expected to fulfill program goals and objectives as outlined in work plan in a timely manner.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
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Cultivate relationships with Black immigrant community members and organizations, as well as health care providers and health centers
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Conduct HIV/HCV/Chlamydia/Syphilis/Gonorrhea counseling, testing, and referral services
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Conduct individual and group level interventions specifically engaging Black immigrants
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Conduct supported referrals and follow up to other services, such as PrEP and Hepatitis vaccinations for clients at risk for HIV/HCV/STI
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Facilitate access to HIV care and support services for clients who are newly diagnosed, sporadically in care or lost to care
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Conduct weekly outreach and recruitment strategies including social network, venue-based, HIV-related service sites, Drop-In Centers, and through other mechanisms
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Develop risk reduction and adherence plans and increase HIV literacy of clients vulnerable to and living with HIV
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Advocate for clients by meeting with Case Managers and other relevant providers to share understanding of clients’ actions and needs
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Collect and maintain data on all program activities
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Monitor and report all program activities
SKILLS REQUIRED:
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Comfortable talking about HIV and related topics
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Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STI, including modes of transmission, prevention methods and treatment
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Ability to work independently and on a team
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Facilitation skills, including public speaking
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Strong organizational and time management skills
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Excellent writing and reporting skills
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Excellent computer skills (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Publisher in particular)
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Bilingual/bicultural
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Flexible to work nights and weekends (when needed)
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Willingness and ability to drive to program-related activities on a weekly basis – Car necessary
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Motivated to develop professionally in the public health or related field
QUALIFICATIONS:
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BA in health, human service or related field or minimum 5 years related experience.
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Phlebotomy experience or willingness to train
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Knowledge of Black immigrant communities in Boston/Greater Boston
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Experience in the field of HIV/AIDS prevention, treatment, and advocacy or related field (i.e. mental health, human services, community health)
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to cnnaji@mac-boston.org