Latino Commission on AIDS
EXTERNAL JOB POSTING
Community Network Coordinator
Effective May 25, 2008
PROGRAM: Accion Por La Salud/ADAP
REPORTS TO: Director of Access to Care Services
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop and maintain community relations with HIV providers and Community Base organization for the referrals of clients.
- Participate in community outreach events to provide information and to link possible client to Accion: Health fairs, Community festivals, AIDS Walk, LBGT events, parades, conferences and community based organizations special events.
- Participate in Tabling and the distribution of program promotional materials at community events.
- Identify Referrals for enrollments into ADAP, other healthcare coverage and supportive services
- Support Community Health Coordinator in the screening and assessment of clients (Determination of eligibility into a healthcare coverage program)
- Support in providing presentations on program services
- Enter weekly data in URS and prepare outreach activity report
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
Ø Data entry
Ø Enter and maintain all required information in appropriate log(s)
Ø Other Duties as assigned by Program Director
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Community Health or related field with at least four (4) years experience in HIV counseling and testing.
- Four (4) years Outreach experience in communities of color
- Knowledge of Oraquick and Orasure HIV testing procedures
- Excellent communication skills, writing and verbal
- Computer literate Microsoft Word and Excel
- Bilingual (English and Spanish)
Submission of Resume: Interested candidates submit cover letter and resume to: Ofelia Barrios, Director of Programs at obarrios@latinoaids.org or fax at (212) 675-3466 by June 20, 2008.
