Program Coordinator

Required Bachelor’s degree is required. Motivated and compassionate with the ability to self-direct work and take initiative. Excellent organizational skills necessary. Written/verbal communication and computer skills required. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Preferred Bachelor’s degree in public health or social work. Previous HIV/syphilis, public health, maternal child health, social work, hospital-based or community-based experience preferred. Responsibilities Operates as initial responder for Hotline and Warmline calls. Fulfills on-call responsibility by carrying mobile phone during business hours. Triages all calls determining medical consultation needs and providing referrals to medical care and case management. Obtains accurate medical histories to ensure all appropriate medical recommendations are provided to outside institutions consulting with the Hotline and Warmline. Conducts follow-up of all perinatal HIV calls including verification of medical treatment and linkages to prenatal and postpartum care. Responds to calls pertaining to questions about perinatal HIV and perinatal syphilis testing laws and reporting requirements in Illinois. Provides appropriate documentation of activities for all Hotline and Warmline calls. Enters up-to-date information in program database for all Hotline and Warmline calls. Collects longitudinal follow-up data on Hotline calls up to 6 months postpartum. Maintains annual updates of statewide resources for medical care and case management for pregnant people with HIV and syphilis for every county in Illinois. Ensures annual updates to inventory of HIV and syphilis testing pathway information. Provides education and/or educational materials about HIV, syphilis, obstetrics, and other issues as identified or desired to community partners and contacts. Fosters medical and social service relationships for the Hotline and Warmline and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies and individuals throughout the state of Illinois. Supports the planning and organization of annual perinatal HIV and syphilis meetings. Develops monthly on-call schedules and yearly coverage schedules for program team. #J-18808-Ljbffr