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Be a Part the IOOV
Family!
Our
Mission
In Our Own Voices (IOOV)
is a lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people
of color (LGBT POC) organization whose purpose is
to “develop the leadership of LGBT POC; strengthen
the voices of LGBT POC in order to effectively
communicate our perspectives within the larger
community; strengthen our capacity as LGBT POC to
combat oppression
and marginalization.” In Our
Own Voices is a comprehensive LGBT POC
organization in upstate New York and one of a
handful in the United
States.
****For all opened IOOV
positions, qualified candidates must submit
a cover letter outlining their
experience as it relates to their field, and/or
experience with the target population
and TWO (2) WRITING SAMPLES related
to topics/issues impacting LGBT Communities/LGBT
People of Color.
Submit all
requirements to: Tandra R. La Grone, Executive
Director, In Our Own Voices, 245 Lark St, Albany,
NY 12210 or email to tlag...@inourownvoices.org.
Data Entry
Specialist
In
Our Own Voices, Inc. - Albany,
NY
$14 an hour
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Type: Part time: 20 hours per
week
Job
Summary: Collects and enters data
into organization databases. Analyzes and
maintains organization database in relation to
all client information. Provides reports as
requested.
Areas of
Responsibility:
- Enters data into
organization databases by inputting
alpha-numeric information using an established
procedure
- Maintains data entry
requirements by following guidelines set by
funders and organization staff
- Manages all calls
received and directs callers to appropriate
staff
- Greets all visitors
ensuring they are connected to the appropriate
staff
- Management client
engagement with IOOV’s food pantry
- Verifies entered
data by reviewing, correcting, deleting, or
reentering data; combining data from
- Manage multiple
systems when information is incomplete; purging
files to eliminate duplication of data
- Maintains operations
by following policies and procedures; reporting
needed changes
- Maintains customer
client confidence and protects operations by
keeping information confidential
- Contributes to team
effort by accomplishing related results as
needed
- Conducts data
research as required
- Maintains client
files to include a check in/check out
system
Minimum
requirements:
- High school diploma:
Associates degree preferred;
- knowledge and
experience working with Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,
and Transgender communities;
- Minimum of two years
human services experience;
- Bilingual (Spanish)
plus
- Solid phone and
computer skills with the ability to troubleshoot
database issues
- Excellent written,
verbal and interpersonal communication
skills
- Ability to manage
multiple tasks and priorities; excellent
organizational skills; attention to
detail
- Must have valid
driver license and independent means of
transportation
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Outreach
Specialist
In
Our Own Voices, Inc. - Albany,
NY
$33,200 a year
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Type: Salary; Full Time
Exempt
Job
Summary: The position of Outreach
Specialist will be responsible for providing
culturally-competent outreach and education to
LGBT and/or people of color
communities.
Minimum
requirements:
- Associate’s degree
(or equivalent in experience); Bachelor’s
preferred
*Monitor and/or
participate in online social media activities
for the purposes of recruiting, engaging and/or
retaining youth in prevention
activities.
- Minimum of one year
working in the HIV Field.
- Minimum of one year
human services experience; outreach, education,
or case management experience.
- Bilingual (Spanish)
plus.
- Comfort in providing
education or outreach in public venues (i.e.
bars, local colleges, beauty salons, barber
shops).
- Knowledge of and
sensitivity to the target populations.
- Must have ability to
work a flexible schedule, including evenings and
weekends. * Excellent written, verbal and
interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to manage
multiple tasks and priorities; excellent
organizational skills; attention to
detail.
- Must
have Valid, unrestricted driver’s license and
independent means of transportation.
Qualified
candidates must submit a cover letter outlining
their experience as it relates to their HIV
field, outreach experience and/or experience
with the target population and two writing
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Case
Manager (LGBT)
In
Our Own Voices, Inc. - Albany,
NY
$38,500 a year
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Type: Salary; Full Time
Exempt
Job Summary: The
LGBT Case Manager will be one of the first
points of contact for all IOOV clients. The Case
Manager will conduct organizational intakes and
will determine client eligibility for IOOV
Programs and Services.
- The LGBT Case
Manager will also work to further implement the
organization's anti-violence programs.
Specifically, the person chosen will:
- Provide advocacy and
support to LGBT individuals by providing
emergency assistance, information &
referrals;
- in person/telephone
counseling;
- accompaniment to
legal/health and human service appointments,
criminal justice support, assistance with
completing crime victims compensation claim
applications, follow up and other case
management related tasks.;
- Provide support and
consultation to community-based
advocates;
- Case conferencing
for specific clients; and
- other duties as
assigned
Qualifications:
- Commits to In Our
Own Voices, Inc. mission, vision, and core
values
- Bachelor Degree in,
Social Work or Mental Health Counseling,
preferred LMSW, LCSW
- Paid Case Management
experience
- Paid individual and
group counseling
- Valid, unrestricted
driver’s license and independent means of
transportation for travel per program
needs
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HIV/HCV Test Counselor
(YMSM)
In
Our Own Voices, Inc. - Albany,
NY
$31,500 a year
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Type: Salary; Full time
Exempt
Job Summary: The
Position will be responsible for providing HIV
and HCV testing for difficult to reach Young Men
who have Sex with Men (YMSM), MSM, Transgender,
and Gender Non-Conforming with a focus of
communities of color who are at risk for or
living with HIV, STIs, and/or
HCV.
Major
Activities:
- Performs HIV risk
assessments
- Disclosure of HIV
testing results
- Risk assessments to
individuals who test for HIV
- Rapid HIV and
Hepatitis C counseling and testing
- Provide referrals to
Partner Notification Assistance Program
- Submits counseling
and testing data to LGBT Health Director
- Conducts quality
controls daily and weekly (e.g. room
temperature, freezer temperature, run controls,
run performances, in-house and testing
logs
- STD/STI testing
referrals
- Observe and abide by
HIPAA and the HIV Confidentiality Law
requirements
- Engages and refers
clients for HIV prevention services
- Identify and
maintain working relationships with potential
testing sites
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Commits to In Our
Own Voices, Inc. mission, vision, and core
values
- At least two years
of experience or any combination of training and
experience which would provide the required
knowledge and abilities to perform job
duties.
- Certified in HIV
counseling and testing strongly preferred or
able to obtain certification within three months
of employment.
- GED or High School
Diploma. Associate Degree preferred.
- Excellent oral and
written communication skills
- HIV/AIDS knowledge a
must.
- Experience working
with YMSM population a plus.
- Cultural competent a
must.
- Spanish speaking a
plus.
- Knowledge and skills
in working in a team effort.
- Must be detailed
oriented.
- Must be able to work
flexible hours(includes after hours and
weekends)
- Valid, unrestricted
driver’s license and independent means of
transportation for travel per program
needs
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