Director of Health Promotion

Job Description

Job Description

Summary :

Reporting to the Deputy Director, the Director of Health Promotion will provide leadership and expertise in HIV / STI prevention and Early Intervention Services (EIS).

The Director of Health Promotion will be responsible for managing all aspects of service programs and operations, while generating and implementing strategies to improve service levels and improve efficiency.

The Director of Health Promotion will work with diverse groups to build AARC’s community presence and implement prevention efforts to maximize service delivery, educate the community, and outreach to at-risk populations for HIV / AIDS and other STIs.

The Director of Health Promotion will be responsible for managing a team of individuals, including prevention specialists, PrEP Navigators, Care Coordinators, and EIS Case Managers and will play a lead role in providing operational support to Senior Management.

Duties & Responsibilities :

• Organize, implement and coordinate prevention services, to include Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Navigation.
• Hire and train staff.
• Supervise testing, outreach and PrEP navigation staff and monitor service delivery on a regular basis.
• Evaluate program quality.
• Assist Director of Compliance & Quality Management in quality management activities, including case record reviews.
• Coordinate multiple services with other departments within the agency to ensure client services integration.
• Evaluate and monitor program services and operational efficiency by conducting audits and analysis and preparing reports and / or recommendations for improvement.
• Conduct continual analysis and evaluation of strategic information (trends, barriers, gaps, etc., in services).
• Gather and link information, resolve discrepancies and make strategic recommendations.
• Provide programmatic reports to Senior Management in a timely and effective manner.
• Assist in grant writing / scope of work as it relates to prevention services.
• Work closely with Controller in program budgeting and track spend down.
• Manage databases for program data and quality assurance.
• Other duties as assigned in reasonably carrying out the scope of responsibility of the position.
• Coordinate and collaborate with community and area agencies to maximize Prevention services.

Qualifications & Skills :

• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision and motivated to create.
• Team oriented, cooperation in multidisciplinary activities.
• Must be willing to attend cultural sensitivity training in HIV / AIDS.
• Bilingual (English / Spanish) a plus.

Education & Experience :

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Two years’ experience in HIV / AIDS or other relevant public health area.
• Demonstrated supervisory experience.
• Experience with multicultural and diverse populations.
• Experience in client record management.
• Skills in writing, communication, analytical skills, public speaking, and training.

Benefits :

• Employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
• Affordable health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance & AD&D
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off and holidays

Schedule :

• Regular schedule Monday to Friday 8AM - 4 : 30PM
• Flexible schedule, if required

Location :

• One location, In person
• Off-site, if required

REQUIREMENTS :

Must maintain a valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance coverage, be able to travel as needed, and be able to meet on a consistent basis the driving record requirements of the Company’s auto insurance carrier if you drive company owned vehicle or your personal vehicle during company business.

Work Environment and Physical Demands :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a team member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job in a traditional indoor office, the team member is exposed to a medical office environment having direct / indirect contact with patients and clients.

Team member is also exposed to a social service work environment. Some job duties may include travel and outdoor environment.

Physical demands refer to the level and duration of physical exertion generally required to perform tasks in support of job functions, for example - sitting, keyboarding, walking, lifting, carrying, reaching, pushing, pulling, bending, stooping, twisting, turning, climbing step stools, and standing for periods of time.

Must be able to lift and maneuver a minimum of 15 pounds using proper safe lifting techniques