Training and Outreach Coordinator

Job Posting Title
Training and Outreach Coordinator

Agency
340 OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH

Supervisory Organization
340 Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Service

Job Posting End Date

Refer to the date listed at the top of this posting, if available. Continuous if date is blank.

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full/Part-Time
Full time

Job Type
Regular

Compensation
The annual salary for this position is up to $60,000.00, based on education and experience.

Why you’ll love it here!

RESPECT. COLLABORATION. SERVICE. The Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) is committed to leading Oklahoma to prosperity through health. Our mission is to protect and promote health, prevent disease and injury, and cultivate conditions by which Oklahomans can thrive. Check out why we are passionate about public health and believe it is the career for you!!!

Oh yeah, did we mention perks? We know that benefits matter and that is why we offer a competitive benefits package for all eligible employees.

• 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

Job Description

Location: Centra Office

Salary: up to $60,000.00, based on education and experience

Full Time /Part Time: Full Time

Work Schedule: Monday to Friday

Primary Hours: 8am to 5pm

Position Description: 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.

Position Responsibilities/Essential Functions:

• 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.
  

Other Duties

• 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

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.

Special Requirement: Must be able to work evenings and/or weekends to support program activities.

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

Application Requirements:

• If education, certification or licensure is required to meet qualifications, applicants must provide documentation at the time of application.
  
• All applicants are subject to a background check and must be legally authorized to work in the United States without visa sponsorship.
  

Valued Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 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.
  

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

Work is typically performed in an office setting with climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise levels. While performing the duties of the job, employees are required to talk, stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms, carrying/transporting a variety of materials necessary for training, testing or outreach efforts. This work will require use of testing equipment including lancets, gloves, test kits, Biohazard waste, lock box, alcohol pads, gauze, bandages, Biohazard Sharps containers, bleach wipes, ammonia pads, non-biohazard waste, and confidential paperwork. This position often requires long periods of sitting and daily use of computers and phones. Employees must be willing to complete all job-related travel associated with this position.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday Jobs Hub .

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