Position: Prevention Manager
Location: Grants Pass or Roseburg
Department: Prevention
Reports To: Prevention Program Director
Position Type: 1.0 FTE, 40 hours/week, nonexempt
Salary: $27.00 - $30.21, DOE
Bilingual candidates are eligible for an additional $1.50 Bilingual Differential. This bilingual differential is included in the salary range above.
Eligible for benefits. See our benefits page at http://hivalliance.org/employment/benefits
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Position Summary
This position will oversee the prevention and outreach programs including HIV testing, Needle Exchange and outreach in Southern Oregon. They will supervise other prevention staff located in the region, including PrEP Coordinators. The manager will also support the programs by assisting in recruiting and placement of local volunteers. In this role they will be responsible for quality assurance and improvement, staff training, and general program oversight. The Prevention Manager must possess a high level of awareness regarding Oregon's at-risk groups which include Gay/Bi men and men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs (PWID), partners of people living with HIV (PLWHA) and the trans community. The Manager is a member of the Program Managers team and will work closely with other team members in reaching out to and engaging the community of gay men and MSM, PWID and partners of PLWHA. This position represents the agency in a variety of community settings including meetings and events. The Manager supervises volunteers and staff, and ensures that they have the tools, training and resources needed to effectively carry out their work. This position is involved in the development of strategic prevention and education initiatives and participates in planning, development, implementation and monitoring of such initiatives.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
General duties
Advocate for needed services and future direction of these services
Provide direct supervision of program staff and role model excellent work ethic and professionalism
Stay current on HIV prevention (interventions, stats, etc)
Help foster community involvement, support and effective collaboration
Participate in agency collaboration, creative processes and lead committees
Present to community and partner agencies on HIV and programs
Participate on all required agency teams and committees
Provide prevention services as needed, including evening and weekend services.
Model and encourage community collaborations in all programs & acts as liaison to community groups and coalitions
Solicit client feedback on a regular basis and use that feedback in ongoing program development and evaluation
Attend workshops and trainings that are relevant to job responsibilities, and which will encourage professional development
Prevention Manager duties
Ensure appropriate use of prevention staffing and resources based upon local epidemiology and disparities
Oversee all aspects of HIV Prevention programs and contracts in Southern Oregon
Assists in the development of new projects that increase wellness of at-risk communities
Coordinate outreach and testing events
Collaborate with grant writer to develop and submit grants, and grant/contract reports as requested
Manage data concerning services and use that data in ongoing program development and evaluation
Ensure that testing procedures are followed by all staff and volunteers
Work with other managers and directors to create and institute policies and procedures for prevention programs
Ensure provision of community outreach to all at risk populations including gay men and other men who have sex with men, partners of people living with HIV and people who inject drugs
Seek out opportunities for partnership and networking with organizations or groups serving target populations
Assess volunteer needs, recruit qualified volunteers and coordinate placement
Increase engagement of target communities in volunteer program, and in other roles at the agency
Provide HIV prevention education to communities at risk for HIV/HCV
Staff Supervision and Support
Provide supervision, training and support for program employees and volunteers
Provide de-escalation support for clients in crisis and support staff in productively working with clients in crisis
Seek staff & volunteer input and ensure good communication between staff and leadership
Facilitate department meetings as needed
Support department lead positions in their roles
Ensure consistent communication with employee & volunteers
Ensure adequate training and supervision of volunteers
Equity and Quality
Support and champion the development and implementation of program equity goals
Ensure that staff can track data necessary to monitor progress toward equity goals and to identify disparities
Identify training and provide equity focused and culturally responsive supervision to staff & volunteers
Support collection of client feedback on a regular basis and using that feedback to make program improvements
Ensure that staff & volunteer concerns related to equity are addressed
Ensure that policies and procedures and consistently applied
Provide staff & volunteer with opportunities to share input related to program equity goals
Required Qualifications
At least three years of experience in delivery of care or services to target populations
At least three years of coordination, management or leadership experience
One year of experience with training and presentation, ability to effectively present to community and partner agencies
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in staff supervision, hiring, and coaching
Experience working with the LGBTQ community
Experience in nonprofit and or public health work
A Multicultural sensitivity and awareness and support of harm reduction philosophy and client-centered approach
Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in all aspects of job performance
Knowledge of the unique issues affecting high-risk communities and willingness to learn about culturally relevant interventions for gay and bisexual men, people who inject drugs and people living with HIV/AIDS.
Desire to work with:
gay/bisexual men and other men who have sex with men.
marginalized, underserved populations.
people who inject drugs.
sex workers.
individuals engaging in behavior considered to be high-risk for HIV
Leadership skills and ability to set challenging and attainable goals, to set priorities, to inspire others to high levels of creative performance, and to leverage ideas into action
Experience in effectively prioritizing needs in a complex work environment with multiple and sometimes competing agendas
Self-determined, highly motivated and solution focused
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a professional demeanor, and to represent the organization in a positive manner at all times
Strong professional boundaries and ethics
Excellent written and oral communication
Ability and willingness to grow in position and assume higher level duties
Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and ability to learn relevant programs
Background in training and presentation, ability to effectively present to community and partner agencies
Comfort discussing sex, sexuality, and addiction
Ability to communicate and facilitate in group setting
Ability to build and maintain bridges between HIV Alliance and its clients, other non-profit agencies
Team player who is self-motivated and enthusiastic
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including many evenings and some weekends.
Ability to collaborate with agency teams, board of directors, and community members
TB test (provided by agency)
Ability to pass agency criminal background check
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required
- Repetitive use of hands such as grasping, twisting/turning of wrists, and finger dexterity necessary to perform various clerical duties, such as typing and writing.
- Frequent use of arms such as pushing and pulling to open and close drawers and cabinets
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time at an assigned station
- Ability to bend, stand, and reach to be able to transport clients and to occasionally lift and carry up to 25 pounds (harm reduction kits, naloxone kits, testing and education materials)
- Continuous clarity of vision at 20 inches or less for processing of paperwork
The physical demands described above here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.
Working conditions, Travel and Environment
The duties of this job require individuals be able to work in non-traditional and community-based settings
The duties of this job require regular attendance
- Ability to work flexible hours, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends
- Ability to work 5 days per week for a minimum of 40 hours per week
Travel to other locations as necessary to complete essential job functions
- Ability to transport self to job-related events and locations
HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers.
HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.