Community Based Prevention Coordinator

NeighborHealth Corporation; United States; Sur place; USD 33 000 - 50 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical & Dental Coverage

401(K) Retirement Plan

Paid Holidays

Résumé du poste

NeighborHealth Corporation in Boston’s East Boston area seeks a Community Based Prevention Health Coordinator to advance HIV/STD prevention, PrEP linkage, and behavioral health connections. The role blends in-person and virtual outreach, risk assessment, and education within a Latinx LGBTQ-focused context. Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Bachelor’s degree with a Master’s preferred. You’ll coordinate with local agencies, support program reporting, and help ensure compliance across the CBP

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) required.

Responsabilités

• Lead PCC program and achieve program objectives.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Grants departments for outreach and reporting.
• Collect data, prepare reports, monitor and evaluate the program.
• Provide direct patient-facing risk assessment and referrals to PrEP and behavioral health services.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient records and partner with local agencies.

Connaissances

Public health

Risk assessment

Bilingual English/Spanish

Communication skills

Community outreach

Formation

Bachelor’s Degree in Arts or Science

Master’s Degree in related field (public health, health and/or human services, social work)

Description du poste

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.

Education

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

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 the application process because of a medical condition or disability, please send an e-mail to [e-mail] or call 617-568-4480 to let us know the nature of your request.

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Benefits

• Medical & Dental Coverage Life and Disability Insurance Privileges at Boston Medical Center for Providers 401(K) Retirement Plan Educational Assistance Flexible Spending & Transportation Accounts Paid Holidays, Vacations, Sick and Personal Time A Generous Staff Development Benefit Excellent Malpractice Coverage A Designated Medical Staff Office for Physician Support Free Parking And Much More…