City of Boston

Health Resources Coordinator II

City of Boston  •  Boston, MA (Onsite)  •  4 months ago
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Job Description

In addition to all duties in Program Coordinator I, Program Coordinator II will perform these duties:
Functioning as a Health Educator, as a member of a multidisciplinary team, providing health education to adolescents in
school and community based settings including but not limited to healthy sexuality, prevention of STIs and unplanned
pregnancy, substance/alcohol/tobacco prevention, and emotional well being
Develops, organizes and facilitates psycho-educational groups, trainings and classroom presentations to students, school
administrators, teachers and parents
Provide 1 on 1 sessions with teens
Administer STI tests on school campus, deliver results and connect teens to treatment
Works closely with other HRC staff
Links adolescents and their families to existing community services
Participates in the training of peer health educators and others as requested. Provides trainings and other duties in
summer months as required
Attends all trainings as required by program director
Assists with the development of health education materials for adolescents
Functions according to all protocols and policies of HRC
Documents and collects information regarding services provided according to policies of program. Represents BPHC and
HRC at meetings, health fairs and conferences as requested
Collaborates with other BPHC programs in providing services
Performs other duties as required.
This job description is based on the Program Coordinator Series. May be required to perform any and all duties and
responsibilities of a Coordinator II, as set forth in the BPHC Coordinator Series. Qualifications
BA/BS required OR 3 years of equivalent experience in public health program coordination, management and/or
community organizing may be substituted for undergraduate degree.
Experience with urban, at-risk youth and their families. Competency and sensitivity in working with racially and culturally
diverse populations.
Knowledge and understanding of adolescent developmental issues.
Demonstrated experience coordinating and implementing complex projects in the area of position.
Ability to:
write clear, concise reports and to follow and to give written and oral instructions in a precise, understandable
manner;
understand, explain, apply the laws, rules, regulations, policies, procedures of unit activities;
and establish rapport with others and to maintain harmonious working relationship with others.
Advanced knowledge & experience with MSOffice, MSWord/Excel, SAS with the ability to analyze and interpret data.
Advanced experience with and knowledge of local community agencies and health care providers.
Exceptional organizational skills with the ability of developing timelines and meeting deadlines.
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
Bi-lingual Spanish speaker preferred.
City of Boston

About City of Boston

Public service is a noble calling: to help others, to make our communities stronger, and to uphold the public trust.

As city employees, we see the results of our hard work in our own community— in street and infrastructure improvements, new buildings rising from the ground, safer and more prosperous neighborhoods, and happier, healthier children, families, and senior citizens.

We may all come from different backgrounds, but we are connected through our passion for service.

What we do at work today, and everyday, shapes the Boston of tomorrow.

Join us!

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The City of Boston is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Therefore, qualified applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category.

Industry
Government & Public Safety
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Boston, MA
Year Founded
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