Training and Outreach Coordinator

Oklahoma State Government • Oklahoma City, OK

4h • $60,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Sexual Health Coordinator is responsible for performing CDC supported and required duties of the OSDH SHHRS. This position oversees implementation of current processes for Counseling, Testing, Referral and Linkage to Care (CTR) services, including data reporting and quality assurance; conducts targeted outreach and education strategies to reach the needs of vulnerable communities; and serves as community/state technical support and subject matter expert for sexual health initiatives regarding HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention in Oklahoma. Critical activities in this position will include performing non-clinical HIV testing, training all non-clinical HIV testers in the state in accordance with CDC guidelines, and managing prevention supplies and educational requests. This position will collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to support and expand training and outreach for HIV and STI prevention across the state.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in health, behavioral health or social science related field.
• Substitution for the above should be a bachelor’s or master’s degree in another field with two years of experience working within communities on community development and/or the implementation of preventive health programs/education.
• Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends to support program activities.
• Ability to provide oversight for implementation of Counseling, Testing, Referral and Linkage to Care (CTR) services.
• Willing to perform HIV/STI testing in a nonclinical setting.
• Technical skills and proficiency in computer applications for research and education resources
• Skill in developing and delivering oral presentations.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to coordinate training events and workshops for youth and adults.
• Knowledge of programmatic components of public health or social sciences program implementation.
• Ability to analyze and implement policies and procedures.
• Ability to grasp abstract ideas and form a coherent picture.
• Capacity to objectively analyze a situation and evaluate pros/cons of any course of action.
• Ability to show cultural competence in working with diverse and disenfranchised communities.
• Willingness to be a team player and work collaboratively with internal and external partners.
• Ability to be organized, proactive, work independently and be a self-starter.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities with various deadlines and tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated programmatic experience in public or community health.
• Acquire and maintain a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES) certification.

Responsibilities

• Develop & maintain strong collaborative relationships with key stake holders, community partners, organizations, and local CHDs across the state for involvement in HIV, Hepatitis and STI prevention initiatives.
• Plans, coordinates, and conducts on-site educational and training activities and provides technical assistance on HIV, Hepatitis and STI Prevention Initiatives for community partners, organizations, and internal teams.
• Maintain a tracking system for outreach events, contacts, supplies, and data to monitor outreach on an ongoing basis.
• Ensure outreach supplies and materials are up to date and coordinate requests for supplies from partners and organizations for local outreach events.
• Support education and testing efforts for outbreak response team activities.
• Oversee all details of the HIV Counseling, Testing and Referral training program, including but not limited to, curriculum updates, managing training inquiries, registration and pre-training requirements, facilitating educational topics, coordinating guest presenters, post-training certification and follow up.
• Provide oversight and support for PHIDDO HIV CTR (data reporting) account users, including but not limited to, training, technical assistance, and auditing of records.
• Maintain SHHRS rapid test kit program. This includes but is not limited to reviewing and tracking MOUs, quality controlling test kits, managing inventory, and fulfilling supply requests.
• Assist with SHHRS condom mail out program, including but not limited to, managing inventory, reviewing requests, and preparing orders for distribution.
• Support community planning and stakeholder group efforts through the OK HIV and Hepatitis Planning Council (OHHPC) and Congenital Syphilis Task Force (CSTF), which may include but is not limited to leading subcommittees as co-chair, providing meeting accommodation and notices, logistical assistance, training opportunities, and other assistance as may be needed by planning group and chairs.
• In coordination with the OSDH Office of Communications, develops appropriate media messages (press kits, fact sheets, and other materials tailored to local HIV, Hepatitis, STIs and other wellness needs) for professional and lay audiences based on cultural, social and behavioral factors, using health literacy guidelines and through coordinated efforts with HIV/STI Surveillance, OSDH Office of Communications and the OHHPC.
• Ensure all educational materials, print (brochures, toolkits, etc) and electronic (websites, presentations, etc), regarding HIV and STIs are reviewed and updated periodically.
• Crosstrain with other prevention staff to be able to perform harm reduction, viral hepatitis, PrEP and other topic presentations in the absence of team members.
• Provide any ad hoc training as requested throughout the state regarding HIV and STIs.
• Communicate program goals and successes to professionals, decision makers, community leaders, contractors, and the media.
• Support in the development of grant reports, collect data and maintain data on the grant program, as requested.
• Stays abreast of public health policy, best practices and evidence-based interventions which impact HIV, Hepatitis and STI Prevention to continually develop knowledge and effective strategies for achieving grant outcomes.
• Attend all conferences, training courses and other meetings as necessary.
• Being present at the office is an essential function of the job.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor, leadership or agency.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality standards, and the code of ethical behavior.
• Works effectively in team environment, participating and assisting their peers.

Benefits

• Generous state paid benefit allowance to help cover insurance premiums.
• A wide choice of insurance plans with no pre-existing condition exclusions or limitations.
• Flexible spending accounts for health care expenses and/or dependent care.
• Retirement Savings Plan with a generous match.
• 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave the first year for full time employees.
• 11 paid holidays a year.
• Student Loan repayment options & tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts with a variety of companies and venders.
• Longevity Bonus for years of service

What This Job Offers

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