Program Coordinator II
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Job Location:
Philadelphia, PA - USA
Yearly Salary:
$ 41120 - 61680
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
The Program Coordinator is responsible for providing prevention education and linkage support to individuals receiving or identified as eligible to receive PrEP within the Immunology Department at St. Christophers Hospital for Children. The PrEP Navigator will provide direct linkage of care for people seeking to access PrEP provide education and support for community partners referring patients to PrEP at the DMC and provide support and information on PrEP to individuals seeking to decrease their exposure to HIV.
The Program Coordinator will be the primary staff person leading the Dorothy Manns Center work in PrEP. This position establishes engages and maintains relationships with patients and community providers to educate support and equip PrEP patients with addressing barriers to PrEP medication and treatment adherence. Equip patients with the knowledge and skills to navigate the health care system appropriately. This position reports to the Prevention Manager at the Dorothy Mann Center.
Essential Functions
- Establish and maintain rapport and provide basic non-clinical linkage to care and patient navigation for individuals seeking PrEP.
- Work with individuals to assess their develop adherence plans and coordinate PrEP related services through advocacy education support by accompanying patients to primary and sub- specialty appointments.
- Increase awareness of PrEP among patients staff and community partners within St. Christopher pediatric associates by providing them with PrEP health promotion materials and current literature on best practices for implementing PrEP.
- Maintain the confidentiality of all clients of the DMC to the extent allowable by Pennsylvania and federal laws including HIPPA and the Penna. Confidentiality of Information Act (ACT 148).
- Collect and evaluate patient referral and health and insurance information to ensure access to PrEP and follow up with referral sources. 6. Documentation and charting relevant patient information such as prescribed PrEP regimen appointments and demographic information.
- Create distribute and evaluate effectiveness of PrEP program effectiveness.
- Expand the Dorothy Mann Centers PrEP educational materials pamphlet and reference materials.
- Complete all documentation by assigned deadlines. 10. Occasional tabling and HIV testing at local community events.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of a Bachelors Degree orthe equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- (Please review the Equivalency Chart for additional information.)
- Minimum of 1 year experience in working with Adolescents in a reproductive health setting.
- Counseling experience a major plus.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High level of comfort working with adolescents and dealing with sexual and reproductive health issues.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual/bicultural English-Spanish preferred but not required.
- Experience working with HIV Population
Physical Demands
- Typically sitting at a desk/table
Location
- Philadelphia PA
Additional Information
This position is classified as Exempt grade I. Compensation for this grade ranges from$41120 to $61680 per year. Please note that the offered rate for thisposition typically aligns with the minimum to midrange of this grade but it can vary based on thesuccessful candidates qualifications and experience department budget and an internal equity review.
Applicants are encouraged to explore the Professional Staff salary structure and CompensationGuidelines & Policies for more details on Drexels compensation information about benefits please review Drexels Benefits Brochure.
Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.
Additional Required Documentsreview of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Project / Program Management
- Program Management
- Developmental Disabilities Experience
- Organizational skills
- Data Collection
- Meeting Facilitation
- Utilization Review
- Administrative Experience
- Program Development
- Public Speaking
- Supervising Experience
- Social Work
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