Description

Horizon Health and Wellness, Inc. has offered quality healthcare services to central and southern Arizona for over 40 years. Our mission is to enhance the quality of life of the individuals, families and communities we serve, and empower them to attain their optimum potential. Our most important organizational philosophy is Kindness Matters. It is how we do our business and an essential component in all of our interactions with our patients and with each other.

We offer:

• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k investment plan with company match
• Generous paid time off and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• The opportunity to help us make a difference in the lives of the patients and communities we serve.

Qualifications

The Program Coordinator’s main purpose is to assist in the development of the HIV Prevention and Treatment Services program and to provide outreach into the community, including attending community events, outreaching possible participants, providing education, follow up with participants and support in their testing, PrEP and ensuring all follow up is completed.

Qualifications Required

• High School Diploma or GED plus 4 years’ experience with medical care (HIV education, prevention and treatment preferred)
• Must be at least 21 years of age or older.
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid driver’s license with appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with HHW’s liability insurance carrier is required.
• First Aid, CPR certification.
• Must obtain and maintain Fingerprint clearance card and pass a background check.
• Proven presentation and facilitating skills with ability to use a variety of teaching methods and adapt to a varied audience.
• Knowledge of local communities, resources, and entitlements for various funding sources.
• Able to interact effectively with a variety of individuals and groups from varying education, ethnic and socio-economic backgrounds to include listening, sensitivity to the others’ feelings, needs and point of view, tact and courtesy in expressing opinions or ideas, projecting a positive image of the Agency and behavioral health services.
• Must be knowledgeable of benefit and entitlements process and community resources available.
• Have a Tuberculosis screening test and provide evidence of freedom from infectious tuberculosis prior to providing services.
• Willingness to work evenings or weekends to support community events as needed.

Mental and Emotional

• Ability to prioritize workload.
• Sound judgment and decision-making ability
• Ability to maintain calm, non-defensive, supportive attitude during difficult interactions.
• Demonstrate excellent verbal communication skills.
• Ability to analyze variables and situations.
• Ability to resolve problems, handle conflict and make effective decisions under pressure.
• Ability to think on his/her feet in the public spotlight.
• Ability to greet and interact effectively with patients, staff, community members, and the public.

Physical

• Long periods of sitting, ability to bend, lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Able to operate phone, Fax, copier, and a computer.
• Able to operate Agency vehicle.