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• HIV Prevention Services Supervisor, Oakland, CA
• Communications Manager, New York, NY
• Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Brooklyn, NY
• Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Psychotherapist, Brooklyn, NY
• Internships, Washington and Florida
• Copywriter and Graphic Designer, Beirut, Lebanon
• Project Officer, Hanoi, Vietnam
• Dental Assistant, Los Angeles, CA
• Program Director, Bakersfield, CA
• Volunteer Executive & Administrative Assistant, Phoenix, AZ
• Case Manager, Albuquerque, NM
• Access to Recovery Counselor, Keokuk, IA
• Endurance Events Coordinator - Triathlon/Cycling, Chicago, IL
• Housing Grants Coordinator, Chicago, IL
• Multi-Media Services Technician, New York, NY
• Resident Practice Director, Allentown, PA
• CareLink Client Advocate/Housing Case Manager, Portland, OR
• Director of Clinical Services, Brooklyn, NY
• Case Management Technician, Brooklyn, NY
• Chief Clinical Officer, Chicago, IL
• Health Educator, Chicago, IL
• Health Advocate, Chicago, IL
• Director of Program Development, San Francisco, CA
• Health Educator, Charlottesville, VA

HIV Prevention Services Supervisor

Under general supervision of the Community Health Education Manager, this position will be responsible for the programmatic and fiscal oversight of HIV Prevention Services at La Clinica de La Raza, Inc. This is an exempt, non-union position. Salary DOE + benefits.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Oversee all HIV prevention services, including staff supervision, program compliance and fiscal oversight.
2. Coordinate agency HIV Testing Integration Plan.
3. Update, implement and uphold La Clinica's policies and procedures and quality assurance efforts with regards to HIV services.
4. Coordinate the review, development or maintenance of HIV related health education materials.
5. Facilitate La Clinica's HIV Services Committee meeting, to address HIV program improvements across all sites.
6. Advocate for HIV services at both internal and external meetings and events
7. Provide HIV education, testing and counseling as needed
8. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

1. Requires a bachelor's degree in health education, behavioral sciences or related field.
2. Minimum of five years experience providing direct HIV Prevention Services (including testing) to populations most impacted by the HIV epidemic.
3. Minimum of three years experience supervising/coordinating HIV Prevention Services.
4. Knowledge of CDC DEBI programs and evaluation requirements preferred.
5. Knowledge of Harm Reduction & Community Health Outreach principles and practices.
6. Experience in HIV program design, implementation and evaluation.
7. Excellent organizational, administrative, interpersonal, & communication skills
8. Must have flexible schedule to attend meetings and community events after regular business hours and on weekends when necessary.
9. Bilingual English/ Spanish required. Bi-cultural preferred.

Posted Monday, February 6, 2012
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Communications Manager

GBCHealth is seeking a Communications Manager with strong writing and editorial skills, supported by a personal interest and experience in global health. This individual will edit internal and external documents, write original articles and papers, and provide marketing and positioning support geared to both members and the media. The position is located at the GBCHealth headquarters in New York City. This is a full time position, with benefits, and reports to the VP of Communications.

There are four focus areas for this position, in order of importance:

1. Writing, editing and managing the GBCHealth website and other communications vehicles, shaping how we tell the evolving story of our work and that of our members
2. Supporting the GBCHealth content team in conceiving, writing and editing custom content and perspectives pieces
3. Overseeing Media Relations for GBCHealth, including developing story ideas and maintaining media relationships
4. Writing and/or editing marketing messaging to support the GBCHealth member relations team

• Strong writing, editing and proofreading skills, ideally with direct experience in health/global health field
• Solid understanding of the use of websites and social media to tell a story and engage constituents
• Past success writing press releases, pitching stories and developing relationships with media
• Self-starter with creative approaches to outreach, strong inter-personal skills and an ability to work successfully with diverse constituencies
• Bachelor's degree in related field plus minimum 4 years' experience in communications-focused role
• InDesign, Photoshop or similar design experience not required but helpful

Posted Monday, February 6, 2012
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Summary: Under the guidance and direction of Psychiatrist and/or Medical Director, the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for the on-going delivery of mental health and substance use assessment and treatment/dispositional medication evaluation, consultation, and monitoring; one-to-one therapy and follow-up, as well as group therapy; in reach services to ensure engagement in care and treatment; outpatient treatment referral services; and crisis intervention services in coordination with other members of the interdisciplinary team.

Qualifications: Current New York State nursing and advanced practice psychiatric nursing licensure(s). Demonstrated expertise and experience and experience in the psychiatric component of HIV/AIDS care and treatment of MICA clients

Responsibilities: Delivers and monitors psychiatric and mental health services for the ADHC. Participates in the planning of mental health services, and provides appropriate clinical teaching to members of the interdisciplinary team. Collaborate with and provide oversight in the development of community linkages for mental health and substance use services.

Provides mental health treatment, including but not limited to crisis intervention services, one-to-one psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, and psycho educational group and referral services so as to ensure and facilitate comprehensive and coordinated patient care.

Under the guidance and supervision of a qualified MD, reviews evaluations, monitors and prescribes psychotropic medications in consultation with each client's primary care physician, the program medical staff, and non-program therapist (if any).

How to Apply: Click here to complete an online application form.

Posted Monday, February 6, 2012
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Clinical Social Worker - LCSW Psychotherapist

Summary Description: The Housing Works Clinical Social Worker has primary responsibility for coordination, development, supervision, and service provision of social work and clinical services. Furthermore, the Clinical Social Worker is responsible for providing multiple aspects of psychosocial care for a client caseload, including assessment, case management, crisis intervention, and individual counseling and short-term therapy, specifically providing substance abuse treatment and/or mental health therapy for patients with depression and related disorders.

Job Functions:

• Assists with completing initial psychosocial assessments for all clients.
• Develops comprehensive care plans for clients and revises them as needed
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning and daily rounds
• Provides individual and group mental health, substance use, and harm reduction counseling;
• Meets weekly with clients to ensure that all service needs are being met and to identify newly emerging needs.
• Reports significant observations and interactions with clients via daily rounds, service logs, and chart notes.
• Provides clinical supervision to current LMSW staff to meet licensure requirements

• Bilingual preferred
• Master's degree in social work from an accredited school
• Current New York State certification/licensure
• Demonstrated expertise and experience in the psychiatric/mental health component of HIV/AIDS care and the mental health treatment of MICA clients
• Group facilitation experience.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team.
• Knowledge of issues affecting older adults and of substance use, homelessness, and mental illness.

Posted Monday, February 6, 2012
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Internships

The AIDS Institute has maintained the primary role of promoting action for social change through public policy research, advocacy, and education. Students are an integral part of the organization’s mission to positively impact the lives of those affected by HIV/AIDS. An internship with The AIDS Institute provides an opportunity to gain practical experience in a real world nonprofit setting; learn about organizational infrastructure; interact among a collaborative team work environment; and develop effective management skills.

NOTE: There are three (4) locations to Intern:

• Washington, DC (Federal Policy Internships)
• Tampa, Florida (Education/Public Health, State Policy, or Communications)
• Tallahassee, Florida (HIV/AIDS Research Internships)
• If you live outside these 3 areas, please inquire about remote Internships.

• Database management
• Meeting preparation for local, regional or national conferences
• Fundraising research and grant writing

• Planning, implementation and evaluation of local, state and national meetings
• Assist in planning, implementation and evaluation of Capacity Building Assistance activities including conference calls, webinars, or one-on-one trainings.

• Participating in congressional briefings and submitting summaries
• Participating in policy webinars and advocacy teleconferences
• Participating in advocacy efforts, developing and maintaining membership database, and attending local, regional, and national meetings to help policy makers understand what the gaps are in access to HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment.

• Assist in planning fundraisers (i.e. Florida AIDS Walk)
• Assist in planning, implementation and evaluation of National HIV/AIDS and Aging Awareness Day, held annually on September 18th
• Assist organization in enhancing cross-promotional activities

• Assist in writing press releases for national awareness days
• Maintaining social networking sites and increasing internet presence
• Assist with marketing and promotion of organizational programs

Posted Monday, February 6, 2012
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Copywriter and Graphic Designer

The Regional/Arab Network against AIDS (RANAA), Beirut, Lebanon, is seeking a professional copywriter and a graphic designer.

Considering that words and figures have direct impact on the reader, brochures/ flyers play a major role in divulgating and communicating the most accurate news and information, and a way to sensitize individuals, organizations and leaders to HIV topic and the state of HIV in the MENA region in particular and the world in general, the RANAA secretariat is seeking a professional copywriter and a graphic designer to develop a modern, well presented RANAA Brochure.

Click here for more information.

Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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Project Officer

The Department of Epidemiology at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health (Baltimore, Maryland, USA), invites applications for Project Officer position for a new 5-year project in the area of HIV/AIDS prevention and care in Vietnam.

Duty location: 1 vacancy – Hanoi, Vietnam

Position information: Full-time

Duties: The successful candidate will join the study team to conduct and evaluate a 5-year collaborative project, which aims to increase access to antiretroviral therapy (ART), access to methadone treatment, and to improve adherence to antiretroviral therapy among drug users in Hanoi. The study team will seek drug users, provide them with free HIV counseling and testing, and provide those who meet criteria for initiating ART with access to the treatment. Interventions to improve adherence to antiretroviral medications will be conducted and evaluated.

Specifically, the Project Officer will assist the project manager and the principal investigator to plan for project activities, to coordinate with collaborators, to monitor activities, to identify methodological issues related to field implementation, and to prepare project reports. It is expected that the Project Officer will lead special activities that are part of the project. The activities include HIV counseling and testing, clinical practice in HIV medicine and substance abuse treatment, outreach to the community, questionnaire interviews, use of mobile technology in health care, and data management. The Officer will also have opportunities to learn and improve their knowledge and skills in applied epidemiology, implementation of large-scale clinical trial in limited resource-settings, and disseminating scientific data (analysis and preparing manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals).

Requirement(s): Vietnamese citizenship

Qualifications required:

• Have at least a bachelor's degree with major study in an academic field related to the health sciences or allied sciences, such as medicine, substance abuse, psychiatry, epidemiology, public health, and social sciences.
• Have at least one year of experience in coordinating, planning, implementing, monitoring, or evaluating health-related projects or programs in Vietnam.

• Three-month probationary period may be required.
• One-year contract, renewable upon annual performance review.

Posted Tuesday, January 10, 2012
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Dental Assistant

OBJECTIVE: The Dental Assistant provides chair-side assistance to the Dentist during patient treatment. Other duties include instrument sterilization, maintaining dental office cleanliness and asepsis, assisting in language translation between doctor and patient, and other front office duties as needed.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide efficient chair-side assistance to the dentist in the clinic and the mobile dental van.
• Take and develop x-rays.
• Take impressions and pour models.
• Perform coronal polishing (if licensed by the Dental Board of California)
• Fabricate temporary restorations (if licensed by the Dental Board of California)
• Clean, disinfect, and prepare operatories as needed for dental procedures.
• Package and sterilize instruments.
• Help maintain dental supply inventory.
• Assist in maintaining OSHA and HIPAA compliance.

Posted Monday, January 9, 2012
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Program Director

Department: Bakersfield Program
Location: Bakersfield, CA
Salary: $52,000 per year plus benefits

Person in this position will provide clinical and administrative leadership and supervision to the program.

• Function as a liaison to the Deputy Administrator and external groups and agencies in promoting inter-organizational collaboration including attending Board and Advisory Board meetings as required
• Assist in grant planning and initiation of potential funding opportunities when required
• Arrange for staff development, education and training activities
• Implement Quality Assurance and Utilization Review systems that monitor the effectiveness of the treatment system
• Assist in the development of program fiscal and budgetary tracking systems and implementation as well as providing the oversight and management of operating budget and program fiscal expenditures
• Monitor compliance with all required standards, regulations, state and federal guidelines
• Develop, implement and monitor procedures to meet agency policies and contract management including the preparation of comprehensive reports for funding or agency sources
• Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation. Perform any other duties as assigned

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or a related field or equivalent experience and education combined
• A minimum of three years supervisory experience with knowledge of program performance indicators
• Management and administrative experience and capabilities
• Must possess knowledge of chemical dependency, substance abuse and personality dynamics of the substance abuser
• Knowledge of state and federal regulations
• Possessing a current license or certification as a mental health practitioner is preferred
• CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test

Posted Monday, January 9, 2012
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Volunteer Executive & Administrative Assistant

Position Summary: The Volunteer Executive & Administrative Assistant at the Southwest Center for HIV/AIDS (SWC), Phoenix, AZ, will work closely with the President and CEO and Chief Development Officer helping to coordinate meetings (plus reminders) and scheduling appointments with key stakeholders and community partners. The assistant must possess mature judgment, good organizational and communication skills, and time management skills. An assertive, pleasant personality is essential. This person must be able juggle multiple tasks in a proficient and timely manner. A self?]starter with minimal supervision is ideal for this position.

Responsibilities: The responsibilities for this volunteer opportunity include but are not limited to:

• Communicating with key stakeholders and community partners on behalf of the President and CEO and/or Chief Development Officer.
• Prepare correspondence including records and reports such as Board and Committee minutes, schedules and activity reports.
• Planning and setting up for administrative and development meetings.
• Prepare confidential materials where trust and accuracy are vital and knowledge of organizational policies, procedures and mission is essential.
• Compose memos and letters as directed by the President & CEO and Chief Development Officer.
• Creating presentation materials (via Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Coordinate efforts for special mailings.
• Administrative duties such as: typing, organizing, copying, filing, proofreading, and mailing projects.
• Assist director level staff were needed.

Posted Monday, January 9, 2012
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Case Manager

Full time case manager at New Mexico AIDS Services, Albuquerque, NM. Must have bachelor’s degree. Relevant experience and bilingual preferred.

Please email cover letter and resume to jgonzalez@nmas.net.

EOE. No phone calls.

Posted Monday, January 9, 2012
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Access to Recovery Counselor

The following position is currently open at Alcohol & Drug Dependency Services, Burlington, IA.

Duties:

1. Provide “Access to Recovery” assessment, intake interview, care coordination, discharge interview and follow-up interview to clients qualifying for Access to Recovery services and enter data into IDPH Voucher Management System.
2. Maintain an outpatient client caseload in accordance with assigned duties providing detailed records which reflect intake procedures, social history, comprehensive treatment plan, treatment progress, aftercare, referral, and patient management as set forth by State Licensure Requirements.
3. Provide for individual therapy, group therapy, crisis intervention, and family therapy according to the needs of cases and as requested by the supervisor.
4. Identify needs of the client which are incapable of being satisfactorily met by this organization and make an appropriate referral to an outside organization which can meet those needs if such an organization exists.
5. Responsible for maintaining confidentiality of all client treatment in accordance with applicable state and federal laws and rules (e.g. 42-CFR-2 for substance abuse clients).
6. Provide for community awareness/education as requested by the supervisor.
7. Provide urinalysis drug testing to clients as needed.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Posted Monday, January 9, 2012
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Endurance Events Coordinator - Triathlon/Cycling

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented person to serve as its Endurance Events Coordinator. The Endurance Events Coordinator provides recruitment, training and fundraising support to the participants of the TEAM TO END AIDS (T2) endurance training program. This position, known publicly as "TEAM Manager", provides customer service to all participants, clients, sponsors and vendors of T2. This program prepares individuals to complete an endurance event while raising funds for programs benefitting people living with HIV/AIDS.

Founded in 1985 by community activists and physicians, AFC is a local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. AFC collaborates with community organizations to develop and improve HIV AIDS services; funds and coordinates prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champions effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy.

Principal responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Actively market program through phone campaigns, info sessions and other public speaking opportunities.
• Motivate and assist participants with their training.
• Provide customer service to all participants, clients, sponsors and vendors of the program.
• Assist participants with all aspects of fundraising (e.g.; mail campaign and house parties), including fundraising presentations at house parties, community events, and other activities.
• Schedule and supervise volunteers to assist with weekend runs and other activities.
• Preparation and logistical planning for the endurance events.
• Develop and maintain corporate teams.
• Exercise discretion in furthering support for the training program
• Manage various projects that may include volunteer coordination, telemarketing efforts, travel coordination, team fundraising management, development of marketing materials, event logistics, and supervision of coaches.
• Oversee operations of the training sites and provide customer service to the participants as they train "out in the field"
• Conduct information meetings at various venues in and around Chicago.
• Assist with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk, World of Chocolate and others;
• Assist with other AFC activities as requested;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Posted Monday, January 9, 2012
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Housing Grants Coordinator

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented person to serve as its Housing Grants Coordinator. The Housing Grants Coordinator will serve as an AFC contact for all housing subcontracting agencies with grant-funded services. The Coordinator will also serve as the primary AFC representative at ongoing meetings related to these programs, and will provide expert guidance to the subcontracting agencies concerning compliance with contractual and statutory requirements and has major responsibility for the review of the overall quality and quantity of services provided.

Founded in 1985 by community activists and physicians, AFC is a local and national leader in the fight against HIV/AIDS. AFC collaborates with community organizations to develop and improve HIV AIDS services; funds and coordinates prevention, care, and advocacy projects; and champions effective, compassionate HIV/AIDS policy.

Principal responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Assists in regular Quality Assurance activities including attending site visits and producing internal program reports on an annual basis;
• Monitors the implementation of housing policies by AFC staff and partner agencies for housing program standards;
• Under the supervision of the Housing Grants Director, writes proposals for new projects and renewal applications for existing publicly funded housing programs;
• Assists the AFC Housing Grants Director with regular communications between AFC and public funders;
• Annually reviews and develops scopes of services for each partner agency contract;
• Works closely with the Data Team and SHP Team to ensure that appropriate and accurate client service data is collected in the database for all required funder reports;
• Monitors utilization of the housing programs and case management services for quarterly and annual reports to pubic funders;
• Responsible for providing technical assistance to and training all partner agencies' Intensive Case Managers and supervisors on funder rules and guidelines;
• Advocate for AIDS housing through participation in various Chicago housing committees;
• Assists in the coordination of the Hospital to Housing Supportive Housing Program
• Assists with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, World of Chocolate, and others;
• Assist with other AFC activities as requested;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Posted Monday, January 9, 2012
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Multi-Media Services Technician

Mission and Goals of NYCFIA: The mission is to create a National Faith in Action for HIV voice and develop and implement plans of action for USA houses of worship to integrate Comprehensive HIV prevention strategies, programs and activities in the communities that they serve.

Volunteer Position: Multi-Media Services Technician for New York Faith in Action Coalition for HIV/AIDS (NYCFIA) Lead partner organizations in NYCFIA for this volunteer position. Watchful Eye and UCAN, Inc.

Time Period: January - September 2012 (9 months) 30/35 hours per week

Responsibilities:

• Maintain, edit, and promote the NYC Faith in Action (NYCFIA) database, web page, and Facebook page.
• Review Facebook and Webpage and edit content no less than every two days.
• Remove and edit content that may be inconsistent, inappropriate or offensive with the mission and goals of NYCFIA.
• Search for and upload photos, articles, sermons, songs, new items and other material that enhance and promote the visibility of NYCFIA, in consultation with Administrative Coordinator.
• Demonstrate evidence of increase in internet traffic on Facebook and Web page, as evidenced by statistical reports from Google.
• Investigate options and keep managers aware of the advisability of adding?'ads' or?'apps'.

• Compatibility with the mission and objectives of NYCFIA
• Ability to work independently; as well as cooperatively with the current managers of database, web page, and Facebook page
• Expertise in using database interface, internet, and Facebook
• Skill in use of computer programs, including Microsoft Word and Word Press
• Outreach and development skills related to internet use
• Writing and editing skills
• Consistent accuracy in spelling, punctuation, grammar and technical writing style and form
• Excellent command of written and oral English language
• Professional contacts that can facilitate the solicitation of professional articles, sermons and information consistent with the goals and mission of NYCFIA
• Professional contacts and resources for the development and visioning of internet operations

Posted Tuesday, January 3, 2012
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Resident Practice Director

Lehigh Valley Health Network is the region's largest employer and the hospital of choice for more people in the region and is looking for a Resident Practice Director, AIDS Activity Office, Allentown, PA.

We offer competitive salary/benefits including:

• Free health insurance for full-time employees.
• Culture of Wellness benefit - Eligible employees and eligible dependents receive up to $700 to use for exercise and fitness programs, weight-loss programs, massage therapy and more.
• Tuition reimbursement.

• Oversight of planning, budgets, profit performance, practice operations, policy/procedure development/implementation/ compliance, PA Department of Health (DOH) preparation/compliance, MAGNET survey preparation/ compliance, and capital equipment purchases.
• Financial responsibility.
• Provide direction/guidance to staff on individual practice operations.
• Create/maintain professional work environment to maximize productivity.
• Work in conjunction with the Infectious Disease Program Director, Chair, and Vice Chair, Department of Medicine on quality/performance improvement issues.
• Responsible for practice/program development across varied Outpatient service lines supporting both hospital-based as well as community-based hospital programs.
• Promote intra-service and inter-division collaboration.

• 3-5 years experience in medical practice management or related discipline.
• Bachelor's degree in health care administration, business management, clinical specialty or related field.
• Experience in lieu of degree may be considered.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Working knowledge of practice operations and health care reimbursement issues.

Posted Wednesday, December 21, 2011
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CareLink Client Advocate/Housing Case Manager

Description: Cascade AIDS Project (CAP) is the oldest and largest provider of HIV prevention, education, housing, advocacy and support services in Oregon and Southwest Washington.

We are seeking an experienced CareLink Client Advocate/Housing Case Manager to join our dynamic and innovative support services team. The individual works in Cascade AIDS Project’s Supportive Services Programs to link people living with HIV to medical care and other needed services. Responsibilities include: assessing client needs; providing information and referral; developing individual goal plans and assisting clients in carrying out the activities to achieve the goals; sharing the goal plan with relevant CAP staff and community partners; completing forms and entering data into the agency database in a timely and accurate manner; mediation and direct communication with landlords; assisting clients with completing rental applications and locating affordable housing; and working collaboratively with housing case managers and community partners. Other duties include: conducting HIV testing and counseling services to individuals at high-risk of contracting HIV including men who have sex with men (MSM), individuals who are homeless, individuals exiting a corrections system, and youth; data collection and reporting of HIV testing sessions; attending the monthly HIV testers debrief meetings; and other duties as assigned. This position reports to the Manager of Support Services.

Click here for more information on the position and how to apply.

Posted Wednesday, December 14, 2011
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Director of Clinical Services

Summary: The Housing Works Director of Clinical Services is responsible for the development, quality management and supervision of the social work and case management services of the ADHC and primary care. The employee is responsible for the monitoring and participating in related program services including but not limited to, quality assurance, program evaluation, staff education and in-service training. The Director of Clinical Services will also have a leadership role in facilitating comprehensive care planning, rounds and case presentation meetings for the social service staff. In the absence of the Executive Director, The Director of Clinical Services is responsible to assume management and operation responsibilities of the ADHC and primary care.

Qualifications: Masters Degree in Social Work and LMSW or LCSW is required. The candidate should have at least five years of supervisory/administrative experience in a mental health and/or in a health care setting. Management experience in budgeting and/or personnel is preferred. Clinical experience in the care and management of persons with AIDS or HIV related illness preferred. Strong organizational and/or writing and public speaking skills are required. Proficiency in Spanish is required.

Responsibilities:
Management:

1. In conjunction with the Executive Director, plans and administers all of the social work and case management services for the ADHC/Amidacare and primary care programs. Develops and updates the social work department policy and procedure, provides in-service training on any new procedures.
2. Completes ADHC monthly reports and complies with quarterly and annual contracting reporting as denoted by the regulatory agencies. In coordination with the development department, identifies potential grantors to obtain funding for specific services. In coordination with the Executive Director, develop program budget and monitors expenditures for the ADHC/PC.
3. Participates in the peer review and QA/QI committee and thereby ensures, by regular monitoring, that client chart documentation is in accordance with all state and federal laws, rules, and regulations.
4. Clinical: Facilitates psychosocial supports groups and provides individual supportive counseling to ADHC clients.

Posted Monday, November 21, 2011
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Case Management Technician

Summary Description: The Housing Works Case Manager Technician works as part of the Intensive Case Management team, assisting HIV positive clients and their families with accessing and maintaining critical services, including medical care, housing and mental health services. Using a harm reduction approach, the case management team works with clients to develop the skills and healthy behaviors needed to enhance overall health and well being.

Job Functions:

• Assist Case Manager with monitoring and follow-up on service delivery.
• Complete referral forms, coordinate inter-agency service provisions and follow-up on delivery of these services.
• Conduct home and hospital visits to assess client service needs and gather clinical information and documentation.
• Assist clients with navigating health care, mental health, and housing systems.
• Provide health education/health literacy assistance to improve client adherence to health care services and treatments
• Provide motivational engagement, and provide limited crisis intervention.
• Maintain client records and complete written case documentation as required by agency and funders.
• Advocate for clients and facilities engagement in services.

• Bachelors Degree preferred, will consider Associates Degree or 60 credit equivalent with sufficient related job experience
• One year experience working with persons in need
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Understanding of HIV, Mental Health and Substance Use issues
• Computer literacy
• Ability to work as part of team

Posted Monday, November 21, 2011
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Chief Clinical Officer

The AIDS Foundation of Chicago (AFC) is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented nurse clinician to serve as its Chief Clinical Officer. The Chief Clinical Officer, as a member of the AFC Senior Leadership team and in alignment with the organization’s vision, mission and values, will plan AFC’s clinical strategy and set clinical goals for all HIV care, research, and prevention related services at AFC. Working in close collaboration with the Director of Care Programs, Research Director, and Prevention Director, the Chief Clinical Officer will act as a clinical leader in developing, implementing and monitoring program and service standards. He/she will champion best practices to ensure early diagnoses of HIV, linkage to care, retention in care, and provision of high-quality medical services to achieve the highest health outcomes possible.

Principal responsibilities of this position include the following:

• Act as the clinical leader within the agency;
• Assist in the development of AFC’s strategic planning;
• Assist in mapping unmet need in metro Chicago and develop plans with partner organizations to address these gaps in services;
• Confer regularly with the CEO and CPO regarding medical/clinical aspects of AFC’s programming;
• Co-convene the Medial Advisory Group
• Maintain a current knowledge of relevant clinical trends in HIV/AIDS care, Hepatitis care and STI testing and treatment etc;
• Maintain a current knowledge of HIV/AIDS service delivery providers and systems in metropolitan Chicago;
• Review medical trends, experiences and approaches;
• Collaborate with relevant AFC staff to create clinical quality improvement projects that improve medical outcomes for service recipients;
• Prepare reports and recommendations for AFC’s Board of Directors regarding clinical outcomes in AFC’s service portfolio that include care, prevention and housing;
• Provide consultation on AFC’s clinical outcomes related research activities;
• Assist with analysis of clinical research data;
• Assists with agency-wide activities as directed, including Annual Meeting, AIDS Run & Walk Chicago, World of Chocolate, and others;
• Assist with other AFC activities as requested;
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Posted Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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Health Educator

Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social service or related field and one year of relevant experience OR high school diploma and two years in community health or comparable experience.

This position will include the following job responsibilities:

Must be knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS prevention with gay men, gay male sexuality and gay male culture related issues, familiar with the local young gay/bisexual men’s social networks in the community (LGBTQ or within communities of color),have demonstrated leadership qualities, be able to work effectively and sensitively with homosexually active men of varying socio-cultural backgrounds, sexual orientations and be familiarized with the development levels of gay/bi male identities, able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team setting and foster a positive working attitude, comfortable discussing sex with young gay/bisexual men and have familiarity with services for young gay men of color in the Chicago metropolitan area, a certified rapid HIV/STI testing counselor within 6 months of employment, become trained in the MPowerment DEBI within 6 months of employment, able to work evenings and weekends, as necessary. Excellent oral and written communications skills in English and Spanish.

Please submit Cover Letter and Resume.
Fax ATTN: Rosa E. Martinez Colon, 773 385-9365,
via mail to CALOR 5038 W. Armitage Chicago, IL 60639 or
email to: remartinez-colon@anixter.org

Posted Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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Health Advocate

Project VIDA was founded by a consortium of volunteers in 1992 to address the unique needs and concerns of Latino and African American individuals at risk for or currently living with HIV/AIDS. Project VIDA wishes to fill a vacancy. Please follow directions to apply below.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain and promote health and wellness for clients
• Engage in community outreach efforts
• Provide HIV counseling and testing
• Provide appropriate service referrals.
• Assist program members to identify service agencies and organizations for linkage agreements
• Serve as a voice for program members and present their needs, suggestions, and opinions
• Participate on the organization’s Consumer Advisory Board
• Maintain a creative, team-building, cooperative approach to job performance and seek to bring a constructive problem-solving orientation to all tasks
• Ability to work with a diverse staff and excel in a multicultural environment
• Assist in generating additional resources and funds for Project VIDA programs including fundraising

• High school diploma or GED required, some college or technical school desired
• Prior training in issues affecting the target population (or availability to complete required trainings once hired for this position)
• Bilingual English/Spanish required

• One year previous experience working with adults preferred
• Certified in HIV Counseling, Testing, and Referral Services strongly preferred, or ability to be certified required
• Experience with peer education and/or group facilitation skills strongly preferred

Posted Tuesday, November 8, 2011
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Director of Program Development

About Shanti and the L.I.F.E. Institute: Shanti is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life, improving the well-being, and promoting the independence of people living with HIV/AIDS, breast cancer, and other life-threatening illnesses. Shanti is committed to delivering services that are culturally relevant, client- centered, non-judgmental, and responsive to the changing needs of people living with these life-threatening illnesses. We aim to support the dignity and self-esteem of people as they find their own solutions to the challenge of disease.

The Shanti L.I.F.E. Institute provides curriculum development, training, technical assistance, research, and consulting to health departments and agencies across the country. The L.I.F.E. institute also owns and operates L.I.F.E. Program® interventions, which are effective self-management and health-enhancement programs for people living with an HIV. L.I.F.E. is designed to simultaneously boost the immune system, reduce risk behavior, increase adherence to health routines (including medications), and increase engagement in healthcare, all of which work together to improve overall health. Currently programs developed by Shanti are offered in 19 sites, in California, Florida, Illinois, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Missouri, and New York.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Provide curriculum development, training, technical assistance, outcomes evaluation, and other consulting to agencies and health departments offering the L.I.F.E. Program® and other HIV self-management, prevention, or health education programming.
• Expand the availability of L.I.F.E. Program products and services to individuals living with HIV throughout the United States.
• Identify applications, funding, partnerships, and research opportunities to support program expansion.
• Develop and evaluate products, programs, and curriculum materials for individuals living with HIV, based on the latest research in immunology, public health, and behavioral sciences.
• Using the L.I.F.E. Program model to develop and evaluate products, programs, and curriculum materials that address a variety of other healthcare needs, including diabetes, heart disease, cancer treatment, disease prevention, and promoting healthy aging.
• Research the efficacy of L.I.F.E. Program products and interventions.?Oversee the development and implementation of LOOM (the L.I.F.E. Online Outcome Manager website).

• Manage the Communications Manager, who is responsible for developing and implementing marketing campaigns for L.I.F.E. and Shanti, completing layout and design work on all program materials, and implementing changes to the Shanti website.
• Manage the database coordinator, who is responsible for maintaining and making changes to LOOM (the L.I.F.E. Online Outcome Manager website).
• Direct all program evaluation and research efforts, and oversee research interns.
• Develop and maintain a literature review for ensuring programs and all external publications reflect the state of the art in public health, health psychology, psychology, and medicine, as needed.
• Develop and oversee all contracts for Shanti L.I.F.E. based outside of San Francisco. Direct the national training and technical assistance team; Develop and implement training of healthcare funders and providers throughout the United States.
• Collaborate with the Executive Director and Chief Financial Officer in developing and managing the National L.I.F.E. budget.
• Collaborate with the Development Director and Executive Director in securing funding for program maintenance and expansion.

• College degree in psychology, social work, behavioral sciences, counseling, or other related field.
• Proven track record in program development for people living with HIV/AIDS, or other serious life-threatening illnesses.
• Strong organizational skills and project management skills.
• Extensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS issues in both prevention and treatment.
• Experience in managing teams of people and conducting team-building.
• Client-centered and service-focused.
• Experience in technical writing (contracts, MOUs, and grants).
• Experience in curriculum writing (for clients, providers, and trainers).
• Ability to work within a multicultural setting.
• Able to travel up to 10%.
• A strong commitment to Shanti's mission.
• Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and other MS Office programs; Adobe design software skills a plus.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a strong creative team.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality.

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Health Educator

Purpose: The AIDS/HIV Services Group (ASG), Charlottesville, VA, Health Educator will work in the community providing outreach and implementing the following CDC evidence-based interventions:

• SISTA: This group-level, gender- and culturally- relevant intervention, is designed to increase condom use with African American women. Five peer-led group sessions are conducted that focus on ethnic and gender pride, HIV knowledge, and skills training around sexual risk reduction behaviors and decision making. The intervention is based on Social Learning theory as well as the theory of Gender and Power. The SISTA project specifically targets sexually active African-American women.
• CLEAR: Choosing Life: Empowerment! Action! Results!is an evidence-based, health promotion intervention for males and females ages 16 and older living with HIV/AIDS or at high-risk for HIV. CLEAR is a client-centered program delivered one-on-one using cognitive behavioral techniques to change behavior.

• Maintain confidentiality of all client information, including contact lists, case files, referral information and service delivery records.
• Conduct brief assessments of outreach contacts to determine need and readiness for substance abuse prevention services.
• Planning, implementing, and evaluating individual level, group level and community level interventions as specified in the approved work plan and according to intervention specific data collection and evaluation protocols
• Manage data collection processes associated with the provision of health education and in accordance with assigned Effective Behavioral Interventions, ASG policies and procedures and direction of the Program Accountability Manager
• Collaborating with agency staff, management, and other organizations
• Planning, organizing, and directing health education programs for the community in the area of HIV prevention and risk reduction as specified in the approved work plan
• Planning exhibits, health fairs and forum discussions to motivate audiences to understand the importance of HIV prevention and risk reduction and facilitate referrals for interventions outlined in the approved work plan
• Attending conferences and trainings and staying current on related literature to learn of new developments in the area of HIV and AIDS
• Developing and maintaining relationships with partner organizations to facilitate referrals for interventions outlined in the approved work plan
• Responding to requests for health education programming by community partners and individuals
• Managing referral contacts for continued success of intervention cycle participation
• Distribute condoms and lubricants to approved field stations sites, and at events
• Provide guidance to agencies and organizations in the assessment of health education needs, and in the development and delivery of health education programs
• Develop and maintain cooperative working relationships with agencies and organizations interested in substance use prevention and treatment
• Develop and maintain health education libraries and referral lists to provide resources for outreach contacts and the community at large
• Perform data collection activities related to grant specific objectives
• Prepare and submit documentation according to all policies and procedures
• Maintain databases, mailing lists, telephone networks, and other information to facilitate the functioning of a robust Health Education program
• Adhere to the work plan, goals, and objectives
• Meet on a regular basis with clients, volunteers, other ASG staff, and community service providers to assure that community resources are being effectively utilized and that client needs are being met.
• Communicates clearly and professionally in both written and verbal communications.

• BA/BS/BSW Degree preferred
• Minimum of two years experience in the field of health education or health disparity prevention
• Dedicated to the advancement of people living with HIV or AIDS with an understanding of encouraging and delivering effective patient self-management results.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people particularly those populations most impacted by HIV and AIDS, including men who have sex with men, intravenous drug users, sex workers and those experiencing socio-economic disparity.
• Skilled in engaging resistant or difficult clients.
• Ability to work with clients with co-occurring disorders.
• Demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills including computer literacy and experience with data management.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize multiple tasks, accomplishing goals in a timely manner.
• Demonstrate ability to work collaboratively with team members, clients, resource providers, etc.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and personal transportation.
• Representative of, or experienced with, populations served by ASG.

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