Women’s Program Coordinator - AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Atlanta, GA 30309
About the Job
Join the Team – Make A Difference! Work at AID Atlanta, an affiliate of AHF.
AID Atlanta, Inc. has been saving and transforming lives since its inception in 1982. The agency is the Southeast’s oldest, largest, and most comprehensive AIDS Service Organization.
Today, AID Atlanta offers a broad range of services and has grown to be the most comprehensive AIDS service organization in the Southeast. AID Atlanta currently offers HIV/AIDS prevention and care services, including (but not limited to) Primary Care, HIV/STD Screening, PrEP, Community HIV Prevention Programs, Linkage Services, Case Management, and a state-wide Information Hotline.
The mission of AID Atlanta is to reduce new HIV infections and improve the quality of life of its clients by breaking barriers and building community.
AID Atlanta’s core values:
- Respect
- Compassion
- Service
- Integrity
If you would like to be a part of fostering empowerment in someone’s life, AID Atlanta is the place for you.
Responsibilities:JOB SUMMARY
The Women’s Program Coordinator is responsible for the development of programs and implementation of programs, events, and services related to AID Atlanta’s Women’s Program. Additionally, the Women’s Program Coordinator provides interventions that help women to overcome barriers to care through culturally sensitive care coordination and support. The primary purpose of this position is to provide outreach, referrals, and support to women impacted by and at risk of HIV/AIDS with the goal of improving quality of life and health outcomes.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Coordinates outreach activities and special community events related to the Women's Program under the direction of the Director of Client Services and/or Support Services Manager
- Identifies community and subject experts who will participate in active engagement and
conversation during scheduled forums, events, and groups
- Helps to identify specific settings or venues in which members of the target population can access programs and services
- Educates members of the target population about AID Atlanta's programs and various community services
- Coordinates with community partners to address areas such as members’ personal and professional development, interpersonal relationships, and support networks.
- Identifies and maintain active rosters of all active participants and up-to date resources
- Perform timely and accurate input of all required information in EMR (data entry and supporting documentation) to ensure compliance with regulatory and contractual requirements.
- Document all work done with and on behalf of members into agency and/or funder client database system in accordance with documentation standard (eCW, e2Fulton, etc)
- Effectively coordinates with internal and external programs to ensure appropriate linkage to
services (i.e., Medical Care, PrEP, Testing, Intervention Workshops, etc.).
- Compiles and creates educational and resource materials in user friendly formats
for distribution to program members
- Always maintains member confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines, federal, state, and local laws, and AID Atlanta/AHF policy to ensure a high level of professionalism is maintained
- May perform administrative support tasks, such as copying, transcribing handwritten
information, data entry, photocopying, scanning, etc.
- Link members to various support services that aid in reducing barriers to care (i.e., health insurance enrollment, case management, financial assistance, transportation, and other social services)
- Complete monthly reporting to ensure accurate programmatic reporting
- Participate in and volunteer for intra and interdepartmental activities/events across the agency (i.e., Women’s Program events, AIDS WALK fundraising, AIDS 101 participation, HIV testing and counseling, etc.).
- Communicate regularly with staff about changes, updates, and improvements in the Women’s Program in reference to service delivery issues that impact members and/or staff.
- Attend agency, local, state, and national meetings, conferences, or workshops as needed or required.
- Adhere to policies and procedures for AID Atlanta/AHF and other off-site programs to ensure quality standards are met.
- Address members concerns utilizing the Customer Service Standards.
- Perform routine self-audits and maintain charts to ensure members information and eligibility documents are current.
- Meet with supervisor to review and discuss chart audits/observation results, and any related concerns regarding program goals and objectives
- Participate in various trainings; internal, external, and online to maintain a knowledge base of program functions and to ensure best practices.
- Coordinates education programs for women impacted by and at risk of HIV/AIDS with the goal of improving quality of life and health outcomes.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None
QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION & WORK EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree preferred, High school diploma or equivalent required
- Experience in the field of HIV is preferred, but not required.
- Proficient in using Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office Applications, including Excel and Word; Proficiency with Internet and Social Media platforms
- Ability to use Electronic Medical Records for documentation of services provided
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly preferred but not required
- Must pass criminal background check
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Qualifications:We at AID Atlanta/AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. AHF will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.