Community Based Prevention Coordinator

ebnhc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NeighborHealth in Boston seeks a Community Based Prevention Health Coordinator to lead PCC program efforts, conduct in-person and virtual outreach, assess risk, and connect patients to PrEP and behavioral health services. The role emphasizes Latinx LGBTQ+ communities with bilingual English/Spanish communication.

You will report to the Project SHINE Department Manager, collaborate with the Prevention and Screening team, and ensure program documentation, evaluation, and grant compliance while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Science required; Master's preferred.
• Minimum of 1 year relevant experience in community health, mental health or hospital setting.
• Excellent knowledge of public health paradigms and evidence-based interventions.
• Spanish/English bilingual skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead PCC program objectives under supervision of the Director.
• Coordinate with Marketing to support program promotions.
• Collect data and prepare reports for monitoring and evaluation.
• Ensure grant compliance and expenditure tracking with Grants Dept.
• Provide direct patient care and referrals to PrEP and behavioral health services.
• Engage with high-risk populations and coordinate cross-agency services.
• Maintain program documentation and protect patient confidentiality.

Skills

Public health knowledge

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Data collection & reporting

Communication skills

Community outreach

Program development

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Arts or Science

Master's Degree in public health/health services/social work

Job description

Thank you for your interest in a career at NeighborHealth, formerly East Boston Neighborhood Health Center! As one of the largest community health centers in the country, NeighborHealth is proud to serve the greater Boston area with a strong commitment to the health and well-being of our patients and communities.

Whether you're a nurse or physician providing direct care, a manager leading dedicated teams, or part of the essential support staff who keep our operations running smoothly - every role at NeighborHealth is vital. Together, we're advancing medicine and delivering the best care experience for our patients and community!

Time Type: Full time

Department: Project Shine

All Locations: 79 Paris Street

Position Summary: The Community Based Prevention Health Coordinator reports to the Project SHINE Department Manager and works closely with the Community Based Prevention Program educator and Prevention and Screening team. The right candidate for this position provides in person and virtual outreach, risk assessment, risk-reduction education, implements CDC evidence-based Personalized Cognitive Counseling (PCP) curriculum, and links patients to PrEP and behavioral health services. The Bilingual Based Prevention Health Coordinator leads CBP HIV and STDs prevention initiatives, and has a focus in the Latinx gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men. Bilingual (English/Spanish) required. The Community Based Prevention Coordinator leads the Personalized Cognitive Counseling (PCC) program (a Center for Disease Control evidence based intervention) and connects participants to comprehensive behavioral health services for PCC clients with medical/behavioral issues. The Community Based Prevention Counseling Program Coordinator provides thorough individual risk assessment utilizing PCC, provides supported referrals to PrEP and behavioral health services; Facilitates PrEP nights/socials and is responsible for reporting, documentation, programmatic and evaluation compliance with funder.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Under the direction of the Director, leads the PCC program to accomplish its objectives and goals.


• Works collaboratively with NeighborHealth's Marketing Department and helps coordinate marketing efforts.


• Responsible for data collection, reports, monitoring and evaluation of program.


• Works closely with NeighborHealth's Grants Department to ensure appropriate and timely expenditure tracking, and grant compliance.


• Ensures the goals of the PCC program are met on a consistent basis.


• The provision of direct patient care, including assessment, supported referrals to PrEP services and behavioral health services.


• Follow up and oversight for special high-risk populations.


• This includes coordination of services with outside behavioral health providers when necessary and periodic outreach to engage patients in care.


• Ensures program documentation, reporting, evaluation and overall compliance. Maintain confidentiality of patient records.


• Develop and sustain relationships with local agencies in East Boston.


• Ability to work collaboratively with multiple community and city-wide stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• EDUCATION: Bachelor's Degree in either Arts or Science Required; Master's Degree in related field (public health, health and/or human services, social work related) preferred.


• EXPERIENCE: Minimum of 1 year relevant experience, preferably in a community health, mental health or hospital setting.


• SKILLS/ABILITIES: Excellent working knowledge of public health paradigms and evidence-based interventions for at risk populations. Ability to work through brief patient contacts, and make quick and accurate clinical assessments of mental and behavioral health conditions. Comfortable with the pace of primary care and emergency care, within with an interdisciplinary team. Willingness to work with the guidelines within assigned behavioral interventions, such as Personal Cognitive Counseling and more. Ability to work independently and collaboratively, and demonstrate sound judgment. Willing to provide feedback and receive feedback. Program Development; Strong Written and Verbal Communication Skills; Spanish/English bilingual skills required.


• Bilingual in English/Spanish required

Salary: Starting at $24/hr up to $36/hr based on experience

EEO & Accommodation Statement

NeighborHealth is an equal employment/affirmative action employer. We ensure equal employment opportunities for all, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression or any other non-job-related characteristic. If you need accommodation for any part of