Prevention Coordinator

Equal Opportunity Employer

The mission of the Health Federation of Philadelphia is to promote health equity for marginalized communities by advancing access to high-quality, integrated, and comprehensive health and human services.  Health equity is at the heart of all our work. We believe in and are firmly committed to equal employment opportunity for employees and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion, disability, sex or gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, military or veteran status.  This commitment applies to all aspects of the Health Federation of Philadelphia’s employment practices, including recruiting, hiring, training, and promotion.

JOB SUMMARY

This position is an integral part of our HIV/AIDS Program. This position is responsible for overseeing and carrying out all elements as defined below. The position may be based in part in designated health centers.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

            Responsibilities/Duties

  • Oversee the delivery of Primary Care HIV Prevention (PCHP) and other HIV prevention services.
  • Establish effective workflows to strengthen and improve the delivery of HIV prevention services
  • Supervise HIV Prevention team staff and serve as point of contact for all staffing issues and updates
  • Share staff updates with Co-Coordinator (Data and Quality Control) to facilitate coordination of required quality control activities
  • Along with Co-Coordinator (Data and Quality Control) and HIV Program leadership, evaluate and plan PCHP and HIV prevention program services to meet evolving needs
  • Foster strong relationships with internal/external providers and referral sources to identify patients that need linkage to preventative care
  • Interview potential candidates for the HIV Prevention Program
  • Train new hires and assist with staff onboarding
  • Ensure all staff receive appropriate training to perform job duties, including but not limited to annual recertification
  • Attend regularly scheduled meetings and training sessions as assigned
  • Address and eliminate barriers to PrEP initiation and adherence
  • Provide navigation coverage at designated health centers as needed
  • Perform additional tasks as deemed necessary by HIV Program Leadership

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in nursing, Public Health, Humanities, Social Work, or other health-related field
  • Master’s degree in public health or other related subject preferred

Experience

  • At least 2 years of experience working with vulnerable populations
  • Sensitivity to, interests in, and competence in cultural difference, minority and women’s health, sexual practices, and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender community
  • Understanding of how HIV is transmitted and prevented, familiarity with PrEP
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently with accountability, exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism at all times
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a team
  • At least 2 years supervising staff in a public health setting

Skills

  • Strong written and verbal communications skills
  • Skilled in Microsoft Word, Power Point, CAREWare, and eCW
  • Able to handle multiple tasks and manage project timeline with a high degree of organizational skill
  • Ability to work with a variety of cultures and diverse audiences

Work Environment:  Standard office setting with extended periods at work station and periodic use of office equipment.

Position Type and Work Schedule:  Full time position, Work hours: 9:00AM to 5:00PM Mondy-Friday. Hours may be adjusted with approval of supervisor

Travel:  Travel across Philadelphia area to main office location and several designated health centers.

Physical Demands:  Ability to transport materials, routinely moves equipment or supplies weighing up to 30 lbs.

Salary and Benefits:  Our employees are our most valuable resource, so we offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, which can include:

  • Medical with vision benefits
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Life, AD&D and long-term care insurance
  • Short- and long-term disability insurance
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan, with a company contribution
  • Paid time off including vacation, sick, personal and holiday
  • Employee Assistance Program

Eligibility and participation is handled consistent with the plan documents and HFP policy. 

DISCLAIMER

The Health Federation reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Company desires. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by an employee assigned to this position. This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, responsibilities and/or skills to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This job description is not an employment contract, implied, or otherwise. The employment relationship remains “at will.” The aforementioned job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified disabled individuals.