What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Services Coordinator position at COLORADO HEALTH NETWORK INC?
Job Details
Description
Qualifications
Qualifications:
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Strong commitment to anti-oppression, social justice, and critical health equity frameworks.
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Comfortability discussing sexual health and harm reduction strategies through a sex-positive and affirming framework, including topics such as BDSM/kink, condom-less sex, injection drug use, sex work, and gay bathhouses.
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Ability to uphold respect for client’s autonomy to make decisions about their health and wellness.
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Flexibility, creativity, collaborative, and a positive workplace attitude in a team dynamic.
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Strong critical thinking, active listening, and problem-solving skills to address complex situations.
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Effective verbal and written communication skills as well as high attention to detail.
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Ability to communicate well with medical providers, community members, and support staff.
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Basic knowledge of HIV, HCV, STIs, PrEP and other prevention methods.
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Strong socio-cultural identification or work experience with MSM, LGBTQIA , and communities of color.
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Bi/multi-lingual candidates strongly desired, especially fluency in Spanish.
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Experience in systems navigation, motivational interviewing, and working with confidential information.
Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Sociology, Public Health, and Communications, a related field or equivalent experience required; candidates with lived experience can substitute educational background. Candidates who are actively pursuing more education or have hopes to pursue additional education are encouraged to apply.
Software Utilized:
Experience working with basic office and database computer programs, including familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, and the internet. Experience with fundraising, contact management or other database software preferred.
Knowledge, Skill and Ability:
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Must be able to work in a diverse setting with diverse populations, including people representative of all gender identities, races, and ethnicities, members of the LGBTQIA community, people who are insecurely housed or homeless, people who use illicit drugs, and people who participate in commercial and/or survival sex work.
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Must be able to work both independently with minimal supervision and as a member of a team.
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Possesses impeccable written and verbal communication skills.
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Comfortable with community outreach and coordination with external stakeholders; a positive attitude and an outgoing personality are a must.
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Organization and time management skills are a must.
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Valid driver's license is preferred for delivering outreach services.
Material and Equipment Directly Used:
Works with standard office equipment including computer work station, printers, copiers, scanners and fax machine. Works with word processing software, spreadsheet applications, and presentation software. Communicates with clients and vendors using the telephone, e-mail, the Internet, and fax.
Physical Demands and Work Conditions:
Works in an office environment. Requires clear speaking ability and the ability to use a telephone for extended periods. Requires ability to view a computer screen (near acuity). Requires fingering agility for keyboarding and using a telephone and other office equipment.
As employees of a charitable organization, all CHN staff share the responsibility of serving as ambassadors for the organization in the community. This can be achieved by fostering the development of relationships with potential
constituents/donors as well as by participating in CHN events/activities in a way that is meaningful to each employee.
General Benefits Description:
We offer full-time employees a comprehensive benefits plan that includes: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, 403(b), Legal Shield, FSA, Life Insurance, EAP, Long-Term and Short-Term Disability.
About Us:
Our employees are the most valuable asset we have. We celebrate and encourage applications from those with lived experiences as it relates to this job posting. The collective sum of the individual differences, life experiences, knowledge, inventiveness, innovation, self-expression, unique capabilities and talent that our employees invest in their work represents a significant part of not only our culture, but our reputation and CHN’s commitment to the communities we serve.
All applicants and employees who are drawn to serve the mission of the Colorado Health Network will enjoy equality of opportunity and fair treatment as we embrace and encourage our employees’ differences in age, color, disability, HIV status, ethnicity, family or marital status, pregnancy, sex, gender identity or expression, language, national origin, physical and
mental ability, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, veteran status, substance use history, genetic information, prior protected activity and other characteristics that make our employees unique.
How to Apply
Please visit the below link to apply. Please include a cover letter.
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All offers of employment are subject to the completion of a criminal background check.
Colorado Health Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).
If you have any questions, please contact Human Resources at hr@coloradohealthnetwork.org
Application deadline: Open Until Filled
Salary : $20 - $22
