Director, Outreach and Community Partnerships

Community Health Action of Staten Island • New York, NY

8d • $66,300 - $71,300 • Onsite

About The Position

The Director of Outreach and Community Partnerships will lead the planning and execution of community partnership development for CHASI programs and HIV/HCV & STI testing services. The Director of Outreach & Community Partnerships is responsible for establishing new external collaborations that support HIV/HCV & STI testing and prevention efforts and will develop outreach education & strategies that support an agency-wide engagement & recruitment plan.

The Director of Outreach and Community Partnerships will oversee agency outreach event coordination, ensuring all new testing staff receives media and outreach training. Additionally, the Director of Outreach and Community Partnerships will assist in the revisions and development of policies related to outreach and community partnership development. These functions are conducted at CHASI sites and off-site in various community-based settings and venues, including the Mobile Health Unit.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, community organizing, or other related area required; high school diploma or equivalency and significant additional related work experience above the minimum described below may be considered in lieu of a college degree.
• At least 4 years of experience providing and coordinating community outreach; working with persons at high risk of HIV, HCV, and STIs; and/or providing prevention, testing and referral services required.
• At least 2 years of experience supervising staff required.
• Experience managing outreach and HIV testing and prevention programs, with a demonstrated focus on results and outcomes.
• Ability to lead teams made up of staff from various departments in a positive way for optimal development and growth.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work well under pressure.
• Strong commitment to serving marginalized populations, understanding of stigma, and ability to work with individuals with diverse backgrounds, abilities, experiences, and talents.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a comprehensive plan to grow and deepen CHASI’s presence across Staten Island, in collaboration with the Director of Testing & STI services and Associate Vice President of Prevention & Intervention.
• Manage relationships and develop collaborations with relevant external partners to support HIV/HCV Testing Services and PrEP/PEP services.
• Organize, adapt, and deliver effective presentations about CHASI services, with a focus on HIV/HCV services and PrEP/PEP services for the purposes of building relationships and expanding client base.
• Responsible for the supervision of Outreach Associate(s) and stipend peers.
• Stay informed about all HIV testing and prevention efforts and best practices locally and nationally.
• Update the annual Targeted Recruitment Plan for NYSDOH.
• Track and manage all division testing and prevention event outcomes.
• Develop workflows and documentation tools to accurately evaluate and capture the success of the outreach plan, updating the plan as needed to meet the agency’s goals.
• Use software to map and monitor outreach efforts (Google Maps, AIRS, CHASI database).
• Lead CHASI Outreach Committee meetings.
• Maintain a supportive and positive, communicative, and culturally competent work environment, keeping the staff motivated.
• Organize and facilitate regular staff meetings and trainings.
• Represent CHASI in meetings and forums in a professional manner.
• Perform all functions in alignment with CHASI’s Mission, Vision, and Core Values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous paid time off (4 weeks of vacation plus paid holidays, personal, and sick time)
• medical, dental, vision
• supplemental benefits including employer provided basic life insurance and employee assistance programs
• tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• a retirement plan that includes employer matching

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees