Project Coordinator/Women Together - APLA Health

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Program Manager of HIV/Hep C Health Promotion, coordinate the strategies for the Women Together program whose purpose is to reach and engage women with HIV in Los Angeles County in social and life skills activities. The Program Coordinator will facilitate a working collaborative comprised of community-based organizations and clinics who serve women with HIV and preside over all aspects of program implementation and activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Engage with community leaders and key CBOs and clinics in each service provider area of Los Angeles County.
• Attend community meetings to promote the Women Together program and encourage client referrals.
• Develop and produce social events for women.
• Facilitate group-level life skills workshops for women.
• Provide health navigation for women and follow up with providers and clients to assess whether a referral was successful.

• Participate in program evaluation and quality management processes.
• Prepare and submit monthly reports.
• Participate in events that promote APLA Health’s services.
• Attend trainings to enhance knowledge and skills on women’s services and community organizing.
• Maintain knowledge about the latest treatment and science of HIV disease.
• Strictly adhere to HIPAA guidelines and regulations to protect patient rights and confidentiality of protected health information (PHI), including, but not limited to, personal and financial information.

OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET BUSINESS NEEDS.

REQUIREMENTS:

Training and Experience:

Possess a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and experience working in Community Outreach, HIV and/or Women’s Social Services with a minimum of two (2) years' experience working in HIV or women’s health or social services. Experience implementing program activities, community outreach and engagement, data collection and knowledge of women’s health navigation; and with community-based organizations and clinics. Experience in a nonprofit environment preferred; specific training/experience with HIV and/or women’s related issues and community organizing preferred. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Knowledge of:

Women’s health and social needs, HIV care and treatment service delivery system; HIV prevention, testing; HIV risk-reduction techniques; health behavior theories and models; health literacy; cultural competency; and communities most impacted by HIV.

Ability to:

Perform outreach and community organizing. Explain social and scientific information in simple terms, both verbally and in writing; participate as an effective member of a large service organization; demonstrate non-judgment and compassion towards people, with an emphasis on providing them with the tools necessary to increase positive health outcomes; maintain confidentiality of clients; work in the field with minimal supervision; when necessary, advocate for the rights of women at staff meetings and county meetings; demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; and operate standard office equipment; perform word processing and data entry tasks on a personal computer; and meet assigned deadlines.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

This position is a blend of working in the field to meet with clients and an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must possess a valid California driver’s license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes.

This position requires local travel within Los Angeles County to meet with clients community partners and attend planned events. When needed, the position may require out-of-town travel to national conferences addressing women’s HIV health and health navigation.

COVID vaccination is required and APLA Health will consider accommodations for disability- and religious-based reasons.

Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/disability/transgender/veteran.