Mission:In a safe and nurturing environment, the Center on Halsted serves as a catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides resources and enriches life experience.

Essential Functions:
With 2+ years of post-masters experience, Youth Advocacy Program Manager supports the Youth Program Director by helping to establish and maintain a unified vision for service provision while ensuring the highest standards of program delivery and evaluation are met. Conducting outreach and attending youth service provider and community meetings as needed is required.

This position also manages homeless youth programming, including documenting all services for youth who are unstably housed. Services include individual and group counseling, prevention case management, individual and group education on various topics, e.g. HIV/STD prevention, drug and alcohol use/abuse, safety/violence prevention, strengthening self-esteem, etc..

Job Description

Duties:

• Helps establish and monitor all youth-related grant and programmatic scopes; assists with  report creation as needed.
• Provides on-going, constructive feedback on performance, leadership, and mentorship; including assisting with annual performance review process for each staff member.
• Communicates expectations clearly and helps to establish and maintain a unified vision for youth staff.
• Participates in advocacy and educational efforts to train professional service providers and the community at large on issues pertaining to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender youth.
• Provides clients with comprehensive case management and supportive services needed to meet the goals outlined in individual service plans.
• Provides counseling and mentoring to clients in both individual and group settings.
• Delivers life skills training through both formal and informal techniques to develop critical skills such as conflict resolution, financial management and budgeting, health and nutrition, mental and emotional health, safe sex, etc..
• Engages clients in COH’s Youth Career Development Center program by assessing eligibility, identifying strengths and needs, and providing motivation and support.
• Refers clients to supportive services as needed, including housing, food pantries, clothing closets, legal aid services, substance abuse and mental health counseling, etc.; advocate for clients to obtain wrap around services.
• Works with clients to address barriers to securing/maintaining stable employment, housing, entering vocational training programs, and/or enrolling in institutions of higher education.
• Assists clients in obtaining financial assistance and documentation, e.g. State issued ID or birth certificate.
• Maintains ongoing communication with clients, following-up regularly.
• Assists in oversight of the youth program space, volunteers, and services.
• Documents all client interactions regarding unstably housed services in database and compiles monthly and quarterly service provision reports.
• Assist with monitoring all database entry and helps to ensure accuracy of data entered.
• Contributes to the overall success of COH by attending and facilitating when needed: weekly staff meetings, case review meetings, and staff trainings.
• Assists with annual program budget preparation and monitoring departmental income and expenses.
• Works as part of team to provide services and develop new programs, working consistently within COH’s mission, vision, and values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Results – proven track record of exceeding goals and bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis wisdom, expereince, and judgement; high level of business acumen, including successful P&L mamangement and the ablity to balance the delivery of programs against the realities of a budget; program solving, program manangement, and creative resourcesfulness
• Strategic Vision and Agility – ablity to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan
• Capcity Building – ablity to effectively build organization and staff capacity, developing a top notch workforce and the processes that ensure the organization runs smoothly
• Leadership and Organization – exceptional capcity for managing an leading people; a team buider who has expereince in scaling up organizations, ablity to connect staff both onindividual levele and in large groups; cacacity to enforce accountablity , develop and empopwer leaders from the bottom up, lead from the top down
• Action Oriented – enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation; can overcome restance to leadership and take unpopular stands when necessary
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of Center on Halsted
• Flexible and able to multi-tasks; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems
• Lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender sensitivity; bilingual skills (Spanish / English ) highly desirable

Application Instructions: 

1. In your cover letter, please address the following questions:
2. Site the preferred service provision model you have successfully used to affect long-term behavioral change in street-based LGBTQ youth?
3. If at odds, how would you reconcile personal philosophy with organizational vision regarding youth service provision?
4. Define your leadership style and strategies you successfully employed to motive staff while holding them accountable.

Apply by email with a subject of Youth Advocacy Program Manager Applicant. No calls please.
Email resume, cover letter, and salary history/salary range expectations to:

HR Department
careers@centeronhalsted.org

Mission:In a safe and nurturing environment, the Center on Halsted serves as a catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides resources and enriches life experience.

Essential Functions:

The Young Men have Sex with Men (YMSM) Program Database Coordinator is responsible for the development and implementation of data collection systems, policies, and procedures that ensure the appropriate collection, reporting, and entry of data for the YMSM Program.

Job Description

Duties:

• Maintains accurate and timely records, reports, and files;
• Ensures data is entered into the online data collection system called PEMS as well as other databases in an accurate and timely manner;
• Develops Access databases as needed
• Conducts needs assessments to determine data tracking needs
• Creates and develops database
• Tests and revises database
• Ensures data entry forms are easy to read and aesthetically pleasing
• Builds reports as needed for existing and emerging needs
• Creates training materials and provides user training
• Periodically reviews data entry and holds staff accountable for accuracy of data entry
• Provides technical support as needed
• Ensures database is secure
• Ensures the accuracy of the data and files in PEMS(or other database utilized by CDC) and other databases;
• Produces reports and other data as requested by YMSM Program Director and other agency administrators;
• Provides technical support for HIV Testing and Prevention staff as needed;
• Meets deadlines as established by supervisor and grant reporting requirements;
• Executes special projects and other activities as requested;
• Remains current on new programs and initiatives through independent study and participation in workshops/conferences.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Results – proven track record of exceeding goals and bottom-line orientation; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; high level of business acumen; program solving and creative resourcesfulness
• Strategic Vision and Agility – ability to think strategically, anticipate future consequences and trends, and incorporate them into the organizational plan
• Capacity Building – ablity to effectively build organization and staff capacity, and the processes that ensure the organization runs smoothly
• Action Oriented – enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; not afraid to take charge of a situation.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of Center on Halsted
• Flexible and able to multi-tasks; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems; working nights and weekends required
• Bachelor's degree (Management Information Systems or related field preferred); two to five years combined database management experience preferred
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) desirable
• Sensitivity to Lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, diverse YMSM and people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds and transient/homeless populations required.
• Communication – possesses strong verbal communication and written skills; ability to work effectively with diverse staff and populations
• Advanced office and computer skills required, including proficiency in Windows XP, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience working with database systems
• Independent – Ability to work independently without supervision

Questions to address in cover letter:

1. Describe a successful interaction providing technical support to an end user?
2. What strategies would you employ to train staff and simplify complex concepts?
3. Associate your experience in database development with the requirements of this position. What challenges do you foresee in being able to execute the requirements of this position?

Mission:In a safe and nurturing environment, the Center on Halsted serves as a catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides resources and enriches life experience.

Essential Functions:
Provide HIV testing, pre and post-test counseling, referrals, and HIV prevention presentations to clients at Center on Halsted (COH) and at outreach locations throughout the Chicagoland area in both English and Spanish.

Job Description

Duties:

• Provide HIV testing, pre and post-test counseling, and referrals to walk-in and scheduled clients at COH;
• Provide HIV testing services and presentations to targeted Young Men having Sex with Men (YMSM)  youth populations ages 13-29;
• Assess high-risk individuals and assist them in decreasing their risk for contracting HIV;
• Support and assist in the development of National HIV Testing Day, World AIDS Day and other HIV/AIDS related events;
• Collaborate with city-wide youth groups to conduct HIV prevention rallies that encourage HIV testing, volunteerism, and activism;
• Complete all agency, city, state and federally required forms for each HIV testing and Hotline client;
• Answer HIV testing phone inquiries, schedule testing appointments, and respond to and log voicemail messages in a timely fashion;
• Ensure HIV testing database and shared appointment calendar are updated daily;
• Work closely with COH staff and program directors to manage in-house crises and surrounding services for HIV testing clients;
• Maintain the highest standard of client confidentiality;
• Remain up-to-date on the latest HIV/AIDS/STD research through regular reading and studying of written/on-line materials;
• Assist YMSM Program Director and YMSM Group Coordinator with program management and ongoing development;
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Results – proven track record of exceeding goals; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; problem solving, and creative resourcesfulness.
• Action Oriented – enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; able to use resources at hand in an effective manner.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of Center on Halsted
• Flexible and able to multi-tasks; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems; working nights and weekends required
• Bachelor's degree or higher, or equivalent experience in social services or related field required; certification in Rapid HIV Testing preferred
  
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) desirable.
  
• Sensitivity to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, YMSM, and people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, including transient/homeless populations
  
• Demonstrable understanding of the psychosocial, cultural and health-related issues often faced by HIV-impacted individuals and their families
  
• Communication – possesses strong verbal communication and written skills; ability to work effectively with diverse staff and populations
  
• Experience working in HIV/AIDS and prevention services preferred
  
• Basic office and computer skills required, including proficiency in Windows XP, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience working with database systems

• 1. What do you believe to be the most effective strategy to stimulate long term behavioral change?
• 2. What tactics would you utilize to overcome barriers when working with YMSM of Color clients.
• 3. Describe your understanding of why YMSM of Color have a high positivity rate compared to other demographics.

Mission:In a safe and nurturing environment, the Center on Halsted serves as a catalyst for the LGBT community that links and provides resources and enriches life experience.

Essential Functions:
Provide HIV testing, pre and post-test counseling, referrals, and HIV prevention presentations to clients at Center on Halsted (COH) and at outreach locations throughout the Chicagoland area in both English and Spanish.

Job Description

Duties:

• Provide HIV testing, pre and post-test counseling, and referrals to walk-in and scheduled clients at COH;
• Provide HIV testing services and presentations to targeted Young Men having Sex with Men (YMSM)  youth populations ages 13-29;
• Assess high-risk individuals and assist them in decreasing their risk for contracting HIV;
• Support and assist in the development of National HIV Testing Day, World AIDS Day and other HIV/AIDS related events;
• Collaborate with city-wide youth groups to conduct HIV prevention rallies that encourage HIV testing, volunteerism, and activism;
• Complete all agency, city, state and federally required forms for each HIV testing and Hotline client;
• Answer HIV testing phone inquiries, schedule testing appointments, and respond to and log voicemail messages in a timely fashion;
• Ensure HIV testing database and shared appointment calendar are updated daily;
• Work closely with COH staff and program directors to manage in-house crises and surrounding services for HIV testing clients;
• Maintain the highest standard of client confidentiality;
• Remain up-to-date on the latest HIV/AIDS/STD research through regular reading and studying of written/on-line materials;
• Assist YMSM Program Director and YMSM Group Coordinator with program management and ongoing development;
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Results – proven track record of exceeding goals; evidence of the ability to consistently make good decisions through a combination of analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgement; problem solving, and creative resourcefulness.
• Action Oriented – enjoys working hard and looks for challenges; able to act and react as necessary, even if limited information is available; able to use resources at hand in an effective manner.
• Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and commitment to the mission of Center on Halsted
• Flexible and able to multi-tasks; can work with an ambiguous, fast-moving environment, while also driving toward clarity and solutions; demonstrate resourcefulness in setting priorities and guiding investment in people and systems; working nights and weekends required
• Bachelor’s degree or higher, or equivalent experience in social services or related field required; certification in Rapid HIV Testing preferred
  
• Bilingual skills (Spanish/English) desirable.
  
• >Sensitivity to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals, YMSM, and people of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds, including transient/homeless populations
  
• Demonstrable understanding of the psychosocial, cultural and health-related issues often faced by HIV-impacted individuals and their families
  
• Communication – possesses strong verbal communication and written skills; ability to work effectively with diverse staff and populations
  
• Experience working in HIV/AIDS and prevention services preferred
  
• Basic office and computer skills required, including proficiency in Windows XP, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and experience working with database systems

• 1. What do you believe to be the most effective strategy to stimulate long term behavioral change?
• 2. What tactics would you utilize to overcome barriers when working with YMSM of Color clients.
• 3. Describe your understanding of why YMSM of Color have a high positivity rate compared to other demographics.