Prevention Manager

Job Details

Job Type: Non-Exempt

Position: Full Time (Mid-level)

Location: Roseburg or Grants Pass

Compensation: $27.00 - $30.21 (Hourly)

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Deadline: Open until filled

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Job Description

This position will oversee the prevention and outreach programs including HIV testing, Needle Exchange and outreach in Southern Oregon.  They will supervise other prevention staff located in the region, including PrEP Coordinators. The manager will also support the programs by assisting in recruiting and placement of local volunteers. In this role they will be responsible for quality assurance and improvement, staff training, and general program oversight. The Prevention Manager must possess a high level of awareness regarding Oregon’s at-risk groups which include Gay/Bi men and men who have sex with men (MSM), people who inject drugs (PWID), partners of people living with HIV (PLWHA) and the trans community. The Manager is a member of the Program Managers team and will work closely with other team members in reaching out to and engaging the community of gay men and MSM, PWID and partners of PLWHA.  This position represents the agency in a variety of community settings including meetings and events. The Manager supervises volunteers and staff, and ensures that they have the tools, training and resources needed to effectively carry out their work.  This position is involved in the development of strategic prevention and education initiatives and participates in planning, development, implementation and monitoring of such initiatives.

Essential Responsibilities

• Advocate for needed services and future direction of these services
• Provide direct supervision of program staff and role model excellent work ethic and professionalism
• Stay current on HIV prevention (interventions, stats, etc)
• Help foster community involvement, support and effective collaboration
• Participate in agency collaboration, creative processes and lead committees
• Present to community and partner agencies on HIV and programs
• Participate on all required agency teams and committees
• Provide prevention services as needed, including evening and weekend services.
• Model and encourage community collaborations in all programs & acts as liaison to community groups and coalitions
• Solicit client feedback on a regular basis and use that feedback in ongoing program development and evaluation
• Attend workshops and trainings that are relevant to job responsibilities, and which will encourage professional development
• Ensure appropriate use of prevention staffing and resources based upon local epidemiology and disparities
• Oversee all aspects of HIV Prevention programs and contracts in Southern Oregon
• Assists in the development of new projects that increase wellness of at-risk communities
• Coordinate outreach and testing events
• Collaborate with grant writer to develop and submit grants, and grant/contract reports as requested
• Manage data concerning services and use that data in ongoing program development and evaluation
• Ensure that testing procedures are followed by all staff and volunteers
• Work with other managers and directors to create and institute policies and procedures for prevention programs
• Ensure provision of community outreach to all at risk populations including gay men and other men who have sex with men, partners of people living with HIV and people who inject drugs Seek out opportunities for partnership and networking with organizations or groups serving target populations
• Assess volunteer needs, recruit qualified volunteers and coordinate placement
• Increase engagement of target communities in volunteer program, and in other roles at the agency
• Provide HIV prevention education to communities at risk for HIV/HCV

Staff Supervision and Support

• Provide supervision, training and support for program employees and volunteers
• Provide de-escalation support for clients in crisis and support staff in productively working with clients in crisis
• Seek staff & volunteer input and ensure good communication between staff and leadership
• Facilitate department meetings as needed
• Support department lead positions in their roles
• Ensure consistent communication with employee & volunteers
• Ensure adequate training and supervision of volunteers

Equity and Quality

• Support and champion the development and implementation of program equity goals
• Ensure that staff can track data necessary to monitor progress toward equity goals and to identify disparities
• Identify training and provide equity focused and culturally responsive supervision to staff & volunteers
• Support collection of client feedback on a regular basis and using that feedback to make program improvements
• Ensure that staff & volunteer concerns related to equity are addressed
• Ensure that policies and procedures and consistently applied
• Provide staff & volunteer with opportunities to share input related to program equity goals

Qualifications and Requirements

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of experience in delivery of care or services to target populations
• At least three years of coordination, management or leadership experience
• One year of experience with training and presentation, ability to effectively present to community and partner agencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in staff supervision, hiring, and coaching
• Experience working with the LGBTQ community
• Experience in nonprofit and or public health work
• A Multicultural sensitivity and awareness and support of harm reduction philosophy and client-centered approach
• Commitment to diversity and inclusiveness in all aspects of job performance
• Knowledge of the unique issues affecting high-risk communities and willingness to learn about culturally relevant interventions for gay and bisexual men, people who inject drugs and people living with HIV/AIDS.
• Desire to work with: gay/bisexual men and other men who have sex with men; marginalized, underserved populations; people who inject drugs; sex workers; individuals engaging in behavior considered to be high-risk for HIV
• Leadership skills and ability to set challenging and attainable goals, to set priorities, to inspire others to high levels of creative performance, and to leverage ideas into action
• Experience in effectively prioritizing needs in a complex work environment with multiple and sometimes competing agendas
• Self-determined, highly motivated and solution focused
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality, a professional demeanor, and to represent the organization in a positive manner at all times
• Strong professional boundaries and ethics
• Excellent written and oral communication
• Ability and willingness to grow in position and assume higher level duties
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and ability to learn relevant programs
• Background in training and presentation, ability to effectively present to community and partner agencies
• Comfort discussing sex, sexuality, and addiction
• Ability to communicate and facilitate in group setting
• Ability to build and maintain bridges between HIV Alliance and its clients, other non-profit agencies
• Team player who is self-motivated and enthusiastic
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including many evenings and some weekends.
• Ability to collaborate with agency teams, board of directors, and community members TB test (provided by agency)
• Ability to pass agency criminal background check

Benefits

HIV Alliance strives to provide an excellent benefits package for all employees.

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 4 free counseling sessions for employees and household members per concern per year
• 403b Retirement Plan
  • 3% agency contribution starting at 6-month work anniversary not contingent on employee contributions
  • 50% match of employee’s contributions up to an additional 2%
• Self-Care Hour
  • 1 hour of paid self-care time per month
• Dog-Friendly Office (City View Location Only)
  • Dogs with good behavior and dog training certification
• Infants at Work (HIVA Operated Office Locations Only)
  • New mothers can bring their infants to work until they reach 9 months of age
• Loan Forgiveness and Repayment Programs
  • Employees are eligible to apply for these programs
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness )PSLF) Program
  • Oregon Health Care Provider Loan Repayment Program (licenses and unlicensed providers)
  • Oregon Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program
  • Scholars for a Health Oregon Initiative (SHOI) Program
• Paid Time Off (Prorated by FTE)
  • Sick (12 days per year)
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA)
  • 3% per year (funding dependent)
  • Must be on staff 90+ days at time of COLA

• Additional Paid Time Off (Prorated by FTE)
  • Vacation (accrual rate based on years of service)
    • Year 1 = 10 Days
    • Year 2 = 13 Days
    • Year 3 = 15 Days
    • Year 4 = 17 Days
    • Year 5+ = 20 Days
  • Personal (2 days per calendar year)
  • Floating Holiday (1 day per calendar year)
  • Community Service (2 days per calendar year)
  • Holidays (12 scheduled)
  • Sabbatical (2 weeks after completion of 6th year)
• Employee Life Insurance
  • $25,000 of employer-paid life insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
  • Up to $70,000 without health screening
• Voluntary Vision Insurance

• Medical Insurance
  • 3 Plan Options, includes Rx & Vision Insurance
  • Employee base plan premium 100% paid for by agency
• Dental Insurance
  • 2 Plan Options
  • Employee premium 100% paid for by agency
• Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
  • $1,500 toward deductible & coinsurance expenses
  • Paid for by agency
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Dependent Care Savings Account
• Long Term Disability Insurance
  • 60% of gross income & own occupation clause
  • Premiums reimbursed by agency

Other Info

HIV Alliance prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, HIV antibody status or any other factor protected by law or association with any of these classes, in its services, employment, or use of volunteers. HIV Alliance is a community united to stop the spread of the HIV epidemic. We strive to create an environment where everyone is empowered to reach their full potential. We value the diverse perspectives that each of us brings to this work, understanding the influences of culture, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, sex, sexual/affectional orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital or partnership status, veteran status, political affiliation or belief, genetic information and HIV status in shaping our life experiences. We pledge to listen and ask questions before making judgments, and to continue to educate ourselves and each other. We recognize that we will only be successful against the HIV epidemic in a culture where oppression is not tolerated.

About the Organization

Our Mission HIV Alliance was founded in Eugene, Oregon in 1994 to support people living with HIV/AIDS and prevent new HIV infections. What We Do As an agency, we are committed to not only addressing our clients’ needs for HIV-specific care and prevention services, but to reducing all barriers to wellness. Our prevention and care programs work together to support and protect people living with and at-risk for HIV in our community, and we are able to provide comprehensive support to respond to a variety of needs experienced by our clients. Our current programs include: • HIV care coordination and support services for people living with HIV • Hepatitis C case management • Prevention and harm reduction services • COVID-19 testing and vaccination • Sexual health education The Alliance for Community Wellness, our clinical services department includes the following programs: • Supportive housing • Sexual health clinic • Behavioral health counseling • Peer support services • Primary care • Medication assisted treatment • Health focused street outreach For a detailed list of service locations, visit our Service Locations page. How We Accomplish Our Mission We provide interventions that are highly evidence based, low barrier, trauma informed, equity oriented, and client centered and which work to directly address social determinants of health. Our approach is grounded in harm reduction, meaning that we “meet our clients where they are at” and deliver services without judgment or coercion. Our programs are built on core values, including collaboration, empowerment, adaptability and innovation, continuous improvement, and nonjudgement.