Program Coordinator - Community Prevention

Department: Health Services

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Downtown Boston - Chauncy Street

Compensation: $55,255 / year

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Provide daily oversight and monitoring of program activities to assure fidelity to program models and in accordance with funding guidelines.
• Conduct evidence-based group and individual-level interventions with the target population.
• Develop and implement program outreach, recruitment, and marketing strategies to increase community/participant awareness of and access to services.
• Conduct program evaluation and data collection activities according to the program evaluation plan and funder guidelines.
• Support organized peer-driven community events within targeted Boston neighborhoods, partnering with organizations to recruit the target population.
• Train and supervise volunteers with respect to programmatic activities, including monthly program meetings.
• Train staff at participating venue sites, including social media and marketing activities at participating sites.
• Monitor programs through online data reporting and progress reporting respective to funding guidelines and submission dates. 
• Perform administrative tasks specific to the program in accordance with agency guidelines.
• Ensure that all educational materials used are approved, evidence-based, and, as required, approved by the funder and consistent with funding guidelines.
• Prepare progress reports in accordance with funding guidelines and assist in developing grant applications.
• Represent ABCD Health Services department at meetings of community and
  professional organizations, as well as on ABCD committees and board meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned from time to time.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in health education, counseling, social work, or related field, and one to three years of relevant work experience required.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct individual education and counseling sessions.
• Excellent knowledge of HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis/STI prevention and sexual health, including general reproductive health, family planning, and women’s health.
• Demonstrated knowledge of HIV/AIDS/Hepatitis family planning and reproductive health education, and community health education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of a variety of outreach strategies, including street and venue-based outreach and social media.
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality at all times.
• Ability to work sensitively and effectively with individuals of diverse social, economic, and cultural backgrounds, particularly in communities of color
• Excellent group facilitation skills and an ability to work with a variety of curricula.
• Flexibility in work hours and locations.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Office programs and the internet.
• Bilingual skills are a plus

Why Work Here

• Make a Difference: Every day, your work directly impacts the lives of thousands in the Greater Boston community, empowering them and making positive, lasting change.
• Inclusive Environment: ABCD values the diversity of its workforce, with an inclusive culture that respects individuality and promotes collaboration.
• Continuous Learning: We offer numerous training and development opportunities, ensuring our staff remain at the forefront of community action methodologies and strategies.
• Comprehensive Benefits: At ABCD, we take care of our own, providing a competitive benefits package, including health coverage and retirement plans.
• A Legacy of Impact: Join an organization that boasts a legacy spanning over half a century, consistently championing the rights and needs of our community's most vulnerable.
• Teamwork & Camaraderie: Be a part of a passionate team, united in their mission to combat poverty, and ensure every individual can reach their fullest potential.