What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIV Prevention Services Coordinator position at St Jude Neighborhood Health Centers?
Description
Make an impact. Join our growing outpatient clinics, focused on improving the lives of vulnerable and underserved communities.
We are seeking an eager and compassionate individual to support our growing community health center in improving screening for and preventing the spread of HIV/AIDs across our community of patients.
Description:
The grant funded HIV Prevention Services Coordinator is responsible for facilitating St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers successful participation in HRSA’s Ending the HIV Epidemic Initiative. Through effective project management support system changes that advance quality and value of HIV prevention within primary care.
Specifically, support the development and then the on-going strengthening of HIV prevention and care within our primary care setting. Plan, coordinate, and drive improvement in, HIV prevention & care along with overall grant project performance. Educate providers, caregivers and patients on issues related to HIV prevention and care.
This position is responsible for program logistics and communications and entails direct engagement with patients. Ensures completion of project deliverables all within the scope, timeline, budget identified. Position promotes cost effectiveness and operational efficiency in the oversight of the projects and communications that align to the mission and values of St. Jude Neighbor Health Centers.
Essential Functions (What You Do):
- In partnership with providers and operational leaders, develop workflows, protocols, standards of care, and formularies related to HIV prevention and care that result in highest-quartile quality outcomes and a high-level of patient satisfaction.
- Plan, Coordinate and report out SJNHC’s performance related to HRSA’s Ending the HIV Epidemic grant initiative. Engage and participate in all HRSA Ending the HIV Epidemic related meetings and trainings. Maintain a positive rapport with HRSA Ending the HIV Epidemic staff.
- Partner and strategize with HIV Prevention Team to screen and assess patients for HIV risk and in identifying HIV Prevention Intervention opportunities at the patient level.
- Develop and disseminate standardized patient and provider education materials related to HIV Prevention and treatment.
- Deliver HIV Prevention and Treatment education to caregivers, providers and patients.
- Monitor organizational performance on quality measures related to HIV Prevention and Care. Drive improvement in outcomes, where needed.
- Organizes, facilitates and documents internal Ending the HIV Epidemic project meetings.
- Prioritizes and organizes both short and long-term responsibilities in response to frequently changing demands and frequent interruptions.
- Identifies, documents, and monitors metrics of project performance; prepares presentations on program outcomes; and notifies stakeholders of problems affecting timelines and resources.
- Clearly and concisely informs project team members, SJNHC leadership, partners and stakeholders of project status, opportunities, and challenges on a routine (monthly) basis. Identifies and communicates early and often on issues needing escalation.
- Ensures and facilitates participation in project evaluation activities, including interviews and surveys, data collection, and site visits that meet stakeholder expectations.
- Directly administers HIV screenings, tests, and risk assessments to patients. Provide patients education on HIV prevention and treatment, resources, case management and referral to HIV prevention services and care.
- Develops and maintains positive and effective partnerships with Physician, HIV Prevention specialist, organizational leaders, and caregivers. Establishes and maintains a positive and effective partnership with Ryan White funded HIV treatment programs.
- Participate in and support other population and quality improvement opportunities and initiatives.
Who We Are. We are a collaborative community practice, with locations in Fullerton, Anaheim, Orange, and the High Desert of San Bernardino County. We believe that all should have access to high quality comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral healthcare, regardless of ability to pay. Our health centers use a team-based model of care that includes primary care, family medicine, obstetrics, women’s health, oral and vision care, preventative and educational health, mental health, patient advocacy, case management, specialty care, and community health. Most of our patients are at or below 200% Federal Poverty levels, best served in a language other than English. Through our origins with Providence St. Joseph Health, we have provided care to low-income families since the 1980s, maintaining a commitment to serving our most vulnerable neighbors with high-quality, nationally recognized care. Our work is rooted in our values of Justice, Excellence, Dignity, and Compassion.
Pay Range: $31.47 to $41.72 Per Hour
Healthcare & Childcare Benefits (available first of the month following start date):
Medical (Anthem HMO & PPO)
Dental (PPO)
Vision (PPO/VSP)
FSA - Pre-tax benefit for health care expenses
FSA Dependent Care - Pre-tax benefit to put toward childcare or other dependent expenses
Mental Health - Employee Assistance Program & access to meditation resources through Calm
Paid Time Off:
Approximately 25 days off per year, based upon time off accrued and full-time hours
Financial Wellness - Retirement & Investment:
401(k) (Vanguard) - eligible first of the month following 30 days, with company match after 1 year of service
Profit-sharing plan
Other Benefits:
Pet Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
St. Jude Neighborhood Health Centers is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to developing a diverse workforce and cultivating an inclusive environment. We value diversity and believe that we are strengthened by the differences in our experiences, thinking, culture, and background. We strongly encourage applications from candidates who demonstrate that they can contribute to this goal. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status or any protected basis.
Requirements
Required Education:
Master’s Degree in Health Education or Public Health
Required Experience:
- Minimum of two years’ experience with Health Education and/or project management.
Required Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
- Demonstrate a commitment and passion for working with underserved patient populations.
- Computer proficiency in Word, Excel, and Visio.
- Demonstrates the ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish fluently.
Preferred Experience:
Experience using Epic Systems electronic medical record.
Preferred Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
Knowledge of HIV prevention and treatment best practices.
Salary : $31 - $42
