Health Resources Coordinator II at Boston Public Health Commission

Roxbury, Massachusetts, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

15 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

17 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Health Education, Case Management, STI Testing, Public Health Coordination, Community Organizing, Data Analysis, Project Implementation, Interpersonal Communication, Spanish Fluency, Crisis Intervention, Group Facilitation, Report Writing

Industry

Government Administration

Description

In addition to all duties in Program Coordinator I, Program Coordinator II will perform these duties: Functioning as a Health Educator, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, providing health education to adolescents in school and community based settings including but not limited to healthy sexuality, prevention of STIs and unplanned pregnancy, substance/alcohol/tobacco prevention, and emotional well being Develops, organizes and facilitates psycho-educational groups, trainings and classroom presentations to students, school administrators, teachers and parents Provide 1 on 1 sessions with teens Administer STI tests on school campus, deliver results and connect teens to treatment Works closely with other HRC staff Links adolescents and their families to existing community services Participates in the training of peer health educators and others as requested. Provides trainings and other duties in summer months as required Attends all trainings as required by program director Assists with the development of health education materials for adolescents Functions according to all protocols and policies of HRC Documents and collects information regarding services provided according to policies of program. Represents BPHC and HRC at meetings, health fairs and conferences as requested Collaborates with other BPHC programs in providing services Performs other duties as required. This job description is based on the Program Coordinator Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and responsibilities of a Coordinator II, as set forth in the BPHC Coordinator Series. Qualifications BA/BS required OR 3 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or community organizing may be substituted for undergraduate degree. Experience with urban, at-risk youth and their families. Competency and sensitivity in working with racially and culturally diverse populations. Knowledge and understanding of adolescent developmental issues. Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing complex projects in the area of position. Ability to: write clear, concise reports and to follow and to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable manner; understand, explain, apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures of unit activities; and establish rapport with others and to maintain harmonious working relationship with others. Advanced knowledge & experience with MSOffice, MSWord/Excel, SAS with the ability to analyze and interpret data. Advanced experience with and knowledge of local community agencies and health care providers. Exceptional organizational skills with the ability of developing timelines and meeting deadlines. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively. Bi-lingual Spanish speaker preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as a Health Educator providing guidance on sexuality, substance abuse, and emotional well-being to adolescents in school and community settings. Responsible for facilitating psycho-educational groups, administering STI tests, and linking families to community health services.