Men's Health Coordinator

Reports to:  LGBT Program: Community Health Manager and HIV/STI Services Manager
Exempt

Duties and Responsibilities include:

• Recruit clients—High-risk Asian & Pacific Islander (A&PI) gay and non-gay identified Men Who Have Sex with Men ages 21+ and their partners for Gay Men’s Health Services.
• Provide HIV/STI/Hepatitis risk assessment & develop client-centered, risk-reduction plans, conduct HIV/STI/Hepatitis screening including various types of specimen collection and phlebotomy services with clients in accordance with the agency’s protocol for on-site & field testing.
• Ensure clients appropriately access needed medical services.
• Assess clients for needed services; provide referrals and assistance in navigating health-related services within APICHA and throughout the community.
• Develop collaborations within the A&PI community and represent the agency at various venues to promote services to fulfill APICHA’s mission.
• Review accuracy of client data and maintain up-to-date client-related records, complete data entry to agency database(s) and meet deadlines for required documentation according to the protocols and standards of the agency.
• Provide individual and group supervision to peer educators on their progress, achievements and challenges with client recruitment and other program activities.
• Participate in overall program evaluation and Continuing Quality Improvement activities.
• Develop and monitor internet prevention outreach messages , identify high-risk venues and community events where high-risk A&PI gay men/MSM live, work and socialize.
• Function as part of multi-disciplinary team.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in health education or human service related field required.
• Successfully complete Chief Medical Officer’s training/certification to conduct rapid HIV antibody/STI/Hepatitis testing within 30 days of hire required.   Certification to conduct phlebotomy in 90 days of hire required.
• Familiarity with CDC DEBI is plus.  Experience with case management and/or risk reduction counseling preferred.
• Familiarity of A&PI gay/MSM issues that impact HIV/STD/Hepatitis risk taking behaviors preferred.
• Fluency in one of Asian languages is preferred but not required.
• Ability to communicate comfortably on sexual, substance use and mental health issue required.
• Ability to work with staff and clients with diverse background required.
• Excellent computer skills with proficiency in MS Office, Word, Outlook and Excel required
• Ability to manage and prioritize multiple tasks in multi-disciplinary environment.
• Must be available on some nights and weekends required

Competitive Salary and Excellent Benefits  To apply, please send a resume, cover letter with minimum salary required, and three references to:  Jay Gabor - LGBT Program Community Health Manager at 400 Broadway, New York, NY 10013.  Fax 212-334-7956 or jgabor@apicha.org.  Resumes without a cover letter will not be reviewed.  Position is open until filled.

APICHA is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, national origin, gender, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or citizenship status.