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We are always seeking volunteers for the Project.
The STOP AIDS Project is a nonprofit, community
organizing project for gay and bisexual men in San Francisco which
seeks to reduce HIV transmission and lessen the adverse effects of
the HIV epidemic on the community by providing outreach, free discussion
groups, events and referral services. STOP AIDS Project is among the
largest collectors of data on men who have sex with men. STOP AIDS
Project is launching a series of new HIV prevention programs based
on sexual networks and is among the first in the nation to use this
approach for HIV prevention. |
POSITIONS OPEN
1. Counselor - Positive Force
2. Mpowerment Coordinator
Counselor - Positive Force
Organization:
STOP AIDS Project is a nonprofit, multicultural, collaborative, community-based organization that seeks to reduce HIV transmission among gay, bisexual and transgender men in San Francisco and lessen the adverse effects of the HIV epidemic on the community by providing outreach, free discussion groups, events, referral services, condoms and social marketing campaigns.
Reports To: Positive Force Program Manager
Positive Force is a program designed by and for HIV-positive gay, bisexual and transgender (GBT) men in the Bay Area. We provide small and large social events, discussion groups, health forums, support groups and educational workshops and trainings.
General Statement of Duties:
The Counselor’s duties include supporting HIV-positive men in achieving health and well being through counseling and developing individual risk reduction plans. These sessions will occur before and after the PLUS (Positive Living for US) Seminar weekends. Emphasis will be on counseling and following up with participants on referrals and risk reduction plans. Duties also include co-facilitating two monthly support groups – one focused on healthcare and the other a monthly support group for couples with different HIV-statuses. The Counselor will also provide support at other events produced by and/or benefitting the STOP AIDS Project and/or Positive Force, as required. This position requires a flexible schedule and strong personal and communication skills.
Responsibilities:
Conduct intakes with PLUS participants, including developing one-on-one risk reduction plans.
Follow-up with participants from workshops, including emails, phone calls, and counseling sessions and referrals.
Data entry of behavioral risk assessments and evaluation forms.
Provides Positive Force with some administrative and logistical support, including but not limited to day of event support, mailings, email, and phone communication with volunteers, securing locations and maintaining supplies for community forums, workshops and social events.
Present information to clinics and service providers about STOP AIDS programming.
Attend and take part in large STOP AIDS Project outreach events, such as San Francisco Pride, Up Your Alley Street Fair, Folsom Street Fair, and Castro Street Fair
Assist walk-ins with general information about STOP AIDS Project.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements:
- A bachelor’s degree and /or 2 years experience in an administrative capacity in a community-based organization strongly recommended.
- Experience in counseling and with group facilitation.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Strong people and phone skills.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize and work under deadlines.
- Experience with outreach and/or participant tracking preferred.
- Detail oriented and some familiarity with surveys/evaluation helpful.
- Comfort with multi-tasking and basic budgetary skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel; knowledge of Filemaker Pro and Access preferred.
- Accurate typing and data entry skills.
- Comfort with sexually explicit material and language.
- Dedication to and knowledge of HIV prevention and gay men's health issues.
- Knowledge of San Francisco's GLBT community preferred.
- Experience working with HIV-positive GBT men and other diverse populations within the GBT community including age, race, income, and drug use.
- Dedicated to working in and helping build a culture of anti-racism in the workplace and community.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
This is regular, part-time, non-exempt position, requiring consistent evening and some weekend work. Benefits are included.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
STOP AIDS Project is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from LGBT people, women, people of color, and people with HIV/AIDS and/or other disabilities. STOP AIDS Project does not discriminate in its employment practices or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, age, gender, gender orientation, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
STOP AIDS Project works to prevent the spread of HIV in many ways, including sex positive programming. Frank sex talk and images, as appropriate, are part of our work and work environment. Applicants should be comfortable in such an environment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, please mail a one page cover letter relating your qualifications to the needs of the position along with a current resume to: Human Resources, STOP AIDS Project, 2128 15th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. You may also fax your information to STOP AIDS Project at 415-575-0166 – attention Human Resources. E-mails can be sent to dmould@stopaids.org. Please be sure to indicate “Counselor” in the subject line.
DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.
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Mpowerment Coordinator
Organization:
STOP AIDS Project is a nonprofit, multicultural, collaborative, community-based organization that seeks to reduce HIV transmission among gay, bisexual and transgender men in San Francisco and lessen the adverse effects of the HIV epidemic on the community by providing outreach, free discussion groups, events, referral services, condoms and social marketing campaigns.
Reports To: Program Director
Position Summary:
This network coordinator will work primarily with HIV negative gay, bi and transgender men ages 30-45 who are at high risk for HIV transmission. The coordinator will reach these men through various strategies and venues in San Francisco including bars, sex clubs, gyms, and online. The coordinator will work with these men individually and with the larger social and sexual networks in which they belong. This is a regular, full-time, exempt position, requiring consistent evening and some weekend work.
Essential Functions:
- Identify and recruit Key Opinion Leaders in the 30-45 year old MSM San Francisco community who will participate in and lead events.
- Work with Key Opinion Leaders to design and implement HIV prevention interventions targeting gay, bisexual and transgender men who are identified as high risk men in their 30s and 40s. This may include outreach, community building, social marketing, workshops, street fairs and other events.
- Work with the Volunteer Manager to recruit, train and supervise volunteers, including the development of outreach and community building teams.
- Facilitate the work of Key Opinion Leaders to identify HIV prevention-related concerns and interests for gay, bisexual and transgender men in their 30s and 40s.
- Guide the development and production of media for men who are part of this network working with the Key Opinion Leaders and Communications Department.
- Develop program collaborations with agencies targeting similar populations.
- Represent the agency at HIV prevention forums and conferences, and participate in efforts to establish possible future collaborations.
- Promote STOP AIDS’ programs, meetings, forums and fund raising events.
- Build relationships with neighborhood merchants including bars, retail stores and commercial sex venues who will support the program.
- Produce accurate and timely reports to fulfill contract obligations.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Proven experience in community organizing.
- Familiarity with the issues affecting gay, bisexual and transgender men in San Francisco.
- Bachelor’s degree and/or 2 years public health experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Dedicated to working in and helping build a culture of anti-racism in the workplace and community.
- Demonstrated ability to initiate and complete multiple tasks on time.
- Self-directed with an ability to work in coordination with multiple staff and volunteers on complex projects.
- Experience of at least 1 year working with gay, bisexual, and transgender men.
- Experience with group facilitation.
- Experience working with volunteers.
- Ability to take leadership and receive direction.
- Excellent oral, written, communication and computer skills.
- Bi-lingual Spanish speaker preferred.
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:
This is regular, full-time and exempt position, requiring consistent evening and some weekend work. Benefits are included.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT:
STOP AIDS Project is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from LGBT people, women, people of color, and people with HIV/AIDS and/or other disabilities. STOP AIDS Project does not discriminate in its employment practices or policies on the basis of race, color, creed, ethnic or national origin or ancestry, age, gender, gender orientation, religious beliefs, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
STOP AIDS Project works to prevent the spread of HIV in many ways, including sex positive programming. Frank sex talk and images, as appropriate, are part of our work and work environment. Applicants should be comfortable in such an environment.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
To apply, please mail a one page cover letter relating your qualifications to the needs of the position along with a current resume to: Human Resources, STOP AIDS Project, 2128 15th Street, San Francisco, CA 94114. You may also fax your information to STOP AIDS Project at 415-575-0166 – attention Human Resources. E-mails can be sent to dmould@stopaids.org. Please be sure to use Job Code “MPCD2010” in the subject line.
DEADLINE: This position will remain open until filled.
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