Job | Youth Substance Use & HIV/Hep C Prevention Program Coordinator @ Center for Community Alternatives

CCA’s NewRoads to Health program is seeking a qualified individual to coordinate day-to-day activities of this capacity building initiative, including supervision of community outreach workers and delivery of evidence-based HIV/STI and pregnancy prevention interventions for at-risk and justice involved adolescents and young adults (ages 13 -24) residing in North/Central Brooklyn. The goals of NewRoads to Health are to reduce rates of Substance Abuse, HIV/STI and Viral Hepatitis C (VH) infections, and increase access to care and improve health outcomes of individuals living with HIV/STI/VH.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cultivate and convene a robust Project Advisory Board (PAB) comprised of key community stakeholders, including members of NYC Dept. of Health & Mental Hygiene, NYC Dept. of Probation, NYC Administration for Children’s Services, NYC Dept. of Education District 79, and various Brooklyn-based service provider organizations.
• In conjunction with the PAB, collaboratively assess needs and develop strategies to more effectively engage the target population in preventive interventions and link them to health and behavioral health care.
• Develop and convene a Youth Advisory Board (YAB).
• Develop policies and procedures manual for both the PAB and YAB.
• Promote and market the project’s services within the community.
• Conduct, coordinate and facilitate prevention workshops addressing substance abuse, HIV/AIDS, STIs and Viral Hepatitis C within the community.
• Deliver and facilitate community education workshops for parents, caregivers and other community stakeholders to increase awareness about preventive measures and build general support for safe behaviors.
• Coordinate with local sites and venues for outreach and testing, including work with local civic and law-enforcement agencies.
• Recruit and train youth/young adults to become peer outreach workers with the Be Proud! Be Responsible! evidence-based sexuality education intervention.
• Train and supervise community outreach workers and peer leaders.
• Collect, condense and analyze all data retrieved from HIV/STI/VH testing.
• Prepare and submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports on program services deliverables.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Healthcare or related field.
• Proven experience and advanced skills in small group facilitation; proven ability to motivate, encourage and develop others.
• Seasoned experience in HIV/AIDS, STI’s and VH prevention, outreach and health promotion; familiarity with Be Proud! Be Responsible! or other Evidence-Based Curricula preferred.
• Knowledge of specialized services for people with HIV/AIDS, STI’s, VH and substance abuse.
• Strong computer skills using Microsoft software (e.g., Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and social media apps.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience conducting trainings to small groups of people.
• Strong organizational abilities and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to work independently with accountability; exercise sound judgement and discretion.
• A team player; able to work cohesively with others and perform related tasks effectively.
• Healthy in relational skills; listens well, speaks respectfully and assertively, honors diverse perspectives and is honest.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Energetic and willing to work flexible shifts, including some nights and weekends.
• Emotionally mature with a sense of humor to maintain balance.