Program Coordinator, AIDS Project Rhode Island (APRI) - The City of Providence

FSRI is always looking for candidates that want to make a positive impact on the community we serve in!

Position Summary: The APRI Program Coordinator is an “in-person” role that assists the APRI Program Director and Clinical Director in providing oversight for Ryan White program-funded services for HIV-positive clients to include Emergency Financial Assistance (EFA), Medical Nutritional Support, AIDS Drug Assistance Program (ADAP), Dental Program, Transportation. The Program Coordinator also coordinates services through the Miriam Immunology Center, where they are responsible for conducting programmatic intakes for new APRI HIV-positive clients. Staff also assists in fund raising and community events.

Qualifications:

• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Word. Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Excel and other databases.
• Working knowledge of manipulating, creating, and working in spreadsheets.
• Ability to utilize Microsoft platforms and an Electronic Medical Record.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.  
• Bachelor's degree preferred, or relevant experience working with the populations on which the position is primarily focused.
• Familiarity with the concept of social determinants of health, and their relationship with overall wellness. 
• Must acquire a ServSafe Food Safety Handler Certificate.
• Ability to become a Certified Community Health Worker within first year of hire.
• Training as a qualified professional test counselor (QPTC) is highly desirable, with knowledge and experience with testing for HIV and HCV; if not trained, willingness and commitment to be trained and conduct testing as part of overall job function.    
• Demonstrated sensitivity to LGBTQ clients, racial and ethnic minorities, those living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse.
• Ability to travel to various locations as necessary.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance is required.
• Ability to work from home (if directed to do so) without endangering the privacy of PHI or HIPPA expectations.
• Bilingual skills are compensated by an additional 6%, above base pay.

Don’t meet every single requirement? Here at FSRI, we’re dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about one of our career opportunities, but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be the perfect fit for this or another opportunity!

We offer our employees a comprehensive benefits package that includes health, dental and work life benefits.
Only together can we continue to grow and make a difference in our communities.
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About Us: Dynamic and innovative, Family Service of RI (FSRI) is a statewide organization with a 130 year track record of success in improving the health and well-being of children and families all across our state.  We are passionate about our mission to advance equity, opportunity and hope across ALL communities – we succeed by lifting others.  FSRI’s diverse and inclusive teams – working across Health, Healing, Home and Hope pillars, are experts in their fields – every day designing and delivering cutting edge strategies to save and improve lives.  We provide services statewide, and currently operate in 3 locations in Providence; and in 4 locations in East Providence, Smithfield and North Smithfield.

Family Service of Rhode Island provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.

FSRI determines pay based on a candidate's relevant and transferable experience, certifications, licenses, degree and language ability.  

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