HIV/STD YOUTH PREVENTION EDUCATION SPECIALIST
Los Angeles, CA • 08/21/2007
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The Girls Youth Empowerment Project is an HIV/AIDS and violence prevention education project, designed to serve females, ages 9-16 in the Los Angeles and surrounding communities at a nonprofit organization. The purpose of this project is to influence girls towards developing safe, positive and healthy lifestyles, free from HIV infection and violence.
Responsibilities include:
1. Assist in preparation for weekly sessions (reviewing and revising weekly lessons, getting appropriate materials, preparation/planning, etc) and HIV/STD curriculum development.
2. Co-facilitate weekly sessions (includes supervising and assisting youth with activities, dealing with behavior issues, etc).
3. Participate in weekly staff quality improvement meetings.
4. Co-facilitate weekly tutoring and enrichment activities (and assist in management of project mentors and volunteers).
5. Weekly correspondence with parents/guardians via phone about project events (reminder calls for special activities and weekly sessions, follow-up calls with individual parents).
6. Develop and co-coordinate weekend outreach activities (i.e. field trips etc).
7. Develop an Individual Education Plan of personal and professional development goals.
QUALIFCATIONS:
• Must demonstrate skill and ability in health communications with young girls, service coordination with local organizations, and interpersonal relations.
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university in a health related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience with HIV, health and youth related projects working with girls ages 9-16.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Word Processing software.
• A passion for working with urban young adults is a must.
• Strong personal networking and relationship-building skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
TO APPLY:
The position begins late September 2007 and follows the academic calendar year. Candidates must be available for interviews the week of August 27th. Please email a resume, (3) references and cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, (both in Word format). Email the address above or fax (800) 886-9698. Please include the subject line “HIV YOUTH PREVENTION SPECIALIST.” NO CALLS PLEASE. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
The Girls Youth Empowerment Project is an HIV/AIDS and violence prevention education project, designed to serve females, ages 9-16 in the Los Angeles and surrounding communities at a nonprofit organization. The purpose of this project is to influence girls towards developing safe, positive and healthy lifestyles, free from HIV infection and violence.
Responsibilities include:
1. Assist in preparation for weekly sessions (reviewing and revising weekly lessons, getting appropriate materials, preparation/planning, etc) and HIV/STD curriculum development.
2. Co-facilitate weekly sessions (includes supervising and assisting youth with activities, dealing with behavior issues, etc).
3. Participate in weekly staff quality improvement meetings.
4. Co-facilitate weekly tutoring and enrichment activities (and assist in management of project mentors and volunteers).
5. Weekly correspondence with parents/guardians via phone about project events (reminder calls for special activities and weekly sessions, follow-up calls with individual parents).
6. Develop and co-coordinate weekend outreach activities (i.e. field trips etc).
7. Develop an Individual Education Plan of personal and professional development goals.
QUALIFCATIONS:
• Must demonstrate skill and ability in health communications with young girls, service coordination with local organizations, and interpersonal relations.
• Bachelor’s degree from four-year College or university in a health related field.
• Experience working with diverse populations.
• Experience with HIV, health and youth related projects working with girls ages 9-16.
• Working knowledge of MS Office Word Processing software.
• A passion for working with urban young adults is a must.
• Strong personal networking and relationship-building skills; excellent verbal and written communication skills.
TO APPLY:
The position begins late September 2007 and follows the academic calendar year. Candidates must be available for interviews the week of August 27th. Please email a resume, (3) references and cover letter, outlining how your skills and experience meet the qualifications of the position and stating how you heard about this opportunity, (both in Word format). Email the address above or fax (800) 886-9698. Please include the subject line “HIV YOUTH PREVENTION SPECIALIST.” NO CALLS PLEASE. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
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