Latin American Youth Center (LAYC)
Sexual & Reproductive Health Coordinator
Latin American Youth Center (LAYC), Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
LAYC's Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) Program provides testing for HIV, STI, and pregnancy, risk reduction counseling, pregnancy options counseling, and support to ensure linkages to health care and social services through our Counseling, Testing, Referrals and Linkages (CTRL) program; providing curriculums that aim to create an "army" of youth who are trained as peer educators to promote healthy sexuality and reproductive health. The Health Coordinator supports the SRH program manager in program coordination across all Sexual and Reproductive Health Promotions programs. This includes working with the program manager to continue to develop the program, program implementation, reporting, budget maintenance, inventory, protocol review, tracking, coordinating our partners, and coordinating all facilitators. Coordinator is also responsible for identifying target populations in need and for developing and maintaining relationships with community resources to create new opportunities for the department and youth.
JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!
LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We prioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.
LAYC/MMYC's mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.
Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.Employer-paid life insuranceVoluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insuranceMatching 401(k) program beginning at hire3 weeks paid vacation leave per year, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure, 12 days (upfront) paid sick leave per year, 12 paid holidays per year.Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.Health club discountsOne to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).Education AssistanceESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the SRH Program Manager in recruitment, supervision and direction of Testing and Outreach personnel such as interns, fellows, volunteers, contractors, temporary employees and the full-time Reproductive Health Youth Developer Testing and Outreach Specialist.Ensure staff are properly training and able to assist with sexual and reproductive health programming and curriculums as needed.Maintain budgets for grants and orders material for our CTRL program.Monitor data input for CTRL into our Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) platform.Complete monthly reports for all grants related to sexual and reproductive health programming.Assist the SRH Program Manager with final reports and grant reapplications.Plan and execute on-site events that increase testing utilization and community outreach and strengthen internal and external partnerships.Ensure all testers become certified and maintain their certification through LAYC.Assist the SRH Program Manager with development of team protocols and procedures.Establish and maintain strong relationships with other LAYC programs, grant managers, organizational partners, and all other contacts, to contribute to our team's success.Maintain records of all electronic items, e.g. phones, tablets, computers.Link Spanish-speaking clients to PrEP and other social and behavioral services.Conduct follow-ups for all Spanish-speaking clients on referrals and linkages and monitor the follow-up and linkage of all clients.Maintain communication with Spanish-speaking clients via zoom number.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree related to health, education, or social and behavioral services.Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.Occasional weekend or evening work required.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Driver's license required to drive mobile testing van.Bilingual or fluent/proficient: English and Spanish required.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.Knowledge of community and local resources.Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.Highly organized and detail oriented.Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.
LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume.
JOIN US AND SUPPORT YOUTH TO LIVE, WORK, AND STUDY WITH DIGNITY, HOPE, AND JOY!
LAYC/MMYC is an organization that makes a difference in our community. We invite you to join our talented staff and become a part of an organization that is known for its commitment to excellence, mission, and respect for youth. We value diversity as a strength, with 85% of our staff identifying as people of color. We prioritize recruiting and supporting staff who have shared life experiences as our youth.
LAYC/MMYC's mission is to empower a diverse population of youth to achieve a successful transition to adulthood, through multicultural, comprehensive, and innovative programs that address youths' social, academic, and career needs. To achieve that mission, LAYC/MMYC provides services and opportunities to approximately 5,000 individuals annually to support academic achievement, promote healthy behaviors, and guide youth toward successful adulthood. LAYC/MMYC also conducts advocacy and public policy work to broaden opportunities for youth.
COMPETITIVE BENEFITS
In addition to a friendly work environment, we are pleased to offer the following benefits to our employees.
Medical, dental, and vision plans with prescription coverage.Employer-paid life insuranceVoluntary long-term disability and supplemental life insuranceMatching 401(k) program beginning at hire3 weeks paid vacation leave per year, increasing to 4 weeks with tenure, 12 days (upfront) paid sick leave per year, 12 paid holidays per year.Eight weeks paid parental leave, including adoption and foster care.Health club discountsOne to two days per week of telework for most positions (eligible after first 60 days).Education AssistanceESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES
Assist the SRH Program Manager in recruitment, supervision and direction of Testing and Outreach personnel such as interns, fellows, volunteers, contractors, temporary employees and the full-time Reproductive Health Youth Developer Testing and Outreach Specialist.Ensure staff are properly training and able to assist with sexual and reproductive health programming and curriculums as needed.Maintain budgets for grants and orders material for our CTRL program.Monitor data input for CTRL into our Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) platform.Complete monthly reports for all grants related to sexual and reproductive health programming.Assist the SRH Program Manager with final reports and grant reapplications.Plan and execute on-site events that increase testing utilization and community outreach and strengthen internal and external partnerships.Ensure all testers become certified and maintain their certification through LAYC.Assist the SRH Program Manager with development of team protocols and procedures.Establish and maintain strong relationships with other LAYC programs, grant managers, organizational partners, and all other contacts, to contribute to our team's success.Maintain records of all electronic items, e.g. phones, tablets, computers.Link Spanish-speaking clients to PrEP and other social and behavioral services.Conduct follow-ups for all Spanish-speaking clients on referrals and linkages and monitor the follow-up and linkage of all clients.Maintain communication with Spanish-speaking clients via zoom number.EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's degree related to health, education, or social and behavioral services.Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.Must be computer literate with a working knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel.Occasional weekend or evening work required.SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
Driver's license required to drive mobile testing van.Bilingual or fluent/proficient: English and Spanish required.Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.Knowledge of community and local resources.Flexible schedule, including occasional evenings for school events.Highly organized and detail oriented.Complete criminal and child abuse/neglect clearances.Flexible, energetic, positive individual with commitment to youth development in a high quality, respectful environment.Ability to work well and communicate with culturally diverse populations.LAYC/MMYC requires the COVID-19 vaccine of all its employees. You will be asked to provide proof of vaccination at the time of your interview and at your onboarding.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This is largely a sedentary position that requires the ability to speak, hear, see, and lift small objects up to 10 lbs. May require the ability to travel locally and/or regionally.
LAYC/MMYC is an equal opportunity employer committed to providing opportunities without regard to age, race, color, pregnancy, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or status within any other protected group.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary. In addition, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.
TO APPLY
Please submit a cover letter and resume.