Food and Nutrition Project Coordinator

Our mission at Apicha Community Health Center is to improve the health of our community and to increase access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services. We are committed to excellence and to providing culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. We advocate for and provide a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable people, especially Asians and Pacific Islanders, the LGBT Community and individuals living with and affected by HIV/AIDS.

Position Title: Food and Nutrition Project Coordinator (F&NPC)

Reports To: Assistant Director- Health Home & Nutrition Health Education

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Location: Manhattan

Position Summary:

F&NPC responsible for all aspect of financial related to the Nutrition Health Education program. Manage and monitor the program key deliverables and ensure to meet requirement including track and documents client program participation. Understand the purpose and intent of the Nutrition Health Education and Food and Meal describe by NYSDOH AIDS Institute including its expectations. Ensure key deliverables and the program budget including its supporting documents in compliance with AIDS Institute requirements for the provision of Nutrition Health Education program. Work with the Assistant Director – Health Home & Nutrition Health Education (AD-HH&NHE) to create the program budget including modification as needed.

Qualifications:

• AA in health or human services field with 1 years of experience working in the field of HIV/AIDS or other chronic illness required; BA/BS preferred.
• May consider AA in non-health or human services field with 2 years of experience in working in the field of HIV/AIDS or other chronic illness.
• Experience with bookkeeping is required.
• Fluency in one or more Asian languages is preferred.
• Strong socio-cultural identification or experience working with the target population required.
• Excellent organization, written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills in English required.
• Consistent team player capable of effectively operating within the organizational structure.
• Ability to follow through instructions, and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate well with medical providers and support staff.
• Ability to adapt changing needs of communities and funder’s requirements.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks by due date including during stressful environment.
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Basic ability to use common office software (Microsoft word and Excel). Familiarity with AIRS preferred.
• Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season) and testing for tuberculosis is required. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.

Employment Type: Full Time
Years Experience: 1 – 3 years
Bonus/Commission: No