Program Coordinator, TGNCNB Programs

Company: GMHC
Location: New York
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Position Description
The Program Coordinator, TGNCNB Programs will assist with the coordination and implementation of all group level interventions for this new multi-year grant dedicated for Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming and Non-Binary community members. The individual will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination, recruitment, and engagement of clients for these interventions. The Program Coordinator will plan and provide direct facilitation as well as support clients with linkage and navigation services.
Additionally, the Program Coordinator will also be responsible for establishing and maintaining professional work relationships with the Prevention team, community leaders and stakeholders; including Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming and Non-Binary community members.
Essential Job Functions
The following duties are mandatory requirements of the job:

• Conduct screening and intake sessions for potential group participants
• Assess, tailor and adapt the Seeking safety intervention curriculum to fit the needs of our clients
• Coordinate with the Peer Navigation Specialist for recruitment of new participants and support their retention
• Lead facilitation of the weekly psycho-educational Evolution group
• Supervise and train Peer Navigation Specialist to co-facilitate the interventions.
• Oversee HIV Navigation Services (HNS) or Case Management Services including reviewing and completing the proper documentation needed via the funders.
• Increase client understanding and awareness of HIV prevention, care and support services, and build self-efficacy skills for navigation of these services.
• Increase client awareness of the importance of Mental Health and well-being
• Provide group participants with referrals to available services as necessary
• Collect and report required data from group activities, including dissemination of client incentives Other Responsibilities
  The following duties are to be performed as assigned by the supervisor:
  • Assists with special projects and perform other related duties as assigned by supervisor
  • Adhere to workplace policies and procedures, including confidentiality, documentation, channels of communication, workplace culture, dress code, and conflict resolution
  • Meet periodic program reporting and departmental deadlines in a timely manner Education and Certification
    • Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education, training and experience. Areas of study in the following field preferred: design, community health education and/or social sciences Special Skills and Knowledge
      In addition to the above-listed job responsibilities and educational requirements, the ideal candidate for this position possesses most or all of the following:
      • Excellent written and interpersonal skills
      • Specialized skill in risk behavior assessment and behavioral change interventions and techniques
      • Thorough knowledge of social, health/medical and mental health and wellness service systems, including treatment center programs, and the criminal justice system
      • Willingness to work within a harm reduction model of HIV prevention
      • Proven knowledge and experience of key computer programs including Microsoft - Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Internet Explorer
      • Demonstrated experience in seeking external support and guidance on complex projects to provide rigor and expertise
      • Proven experience at implementing and adhering to planning documents which highlight work plans and areas of focus
      • Study and short course work in community education, community or public health, and harm reduction are highly desirable
      • Proven experience in facilitating timely implementation of EBI groups, crisis management and risk behavior assessment techniques
      • Proven experience in facilitating short-term psycho-educational groups with Transgender, Gender Non-Conforming and Non-Binary community members

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