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Sheena Castrejon
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HIFY Provider Email April 2010
In this edition of the HIFY Provider E mail you will find:
• HIFY April Updates
• “Get The Goods” Resource Group (Have a disability? Need help? This
is for you!)
• National Center for Youth Law (Want to support and know more about
youth in foster care? Check it out!)
• Human Rights Commission Recognition Awards Presentation - SAVE THE
DATE!!!
• The Harm Reduction Coalition is hiring!!
• The Harm Reduction Coalition Training Schedule (Sign up now!)
• HBO Series and Addiction, Substance Use – Check it out!!
• GSA news (Empowering youth to fight Homophobia and Transphobia) Cool
things going down!
• Avatar Screening oooo - Check it out!
• Gay Prom! - Let the Youth know!!
• Girls INC. is Hiring! - see if you qualify
• Resource of the Month!!
………………………………………………………………
So you want to know what HIFY did this month??
Just in case you said “NO” We will tell you anyway!! HEHE
HIFY has done great work this month!!
This month HIFY has empowered and Educated youth, and adults providing
workshops and trainings at the following sites:
Lincoln High School
Edgewood Kinship Services Support Group Leaders
Mid Peninsula housing
OreMi Mentor Program
ISA(International Studies Academy)
Berkeley High School
Other HIFY News!!
Some HIFY staff attended the ART(Aggression Replacement Training) at
Edgewood
HIFY has started the hiring process interviewing the next Bilingual
Health Trainer
HIFY’s Youth Advisory Board has posted some of their digital stories
to spread the word about HIFY programming, check out our YouTube page!
(www.youtube.com/hifymedia)
Well that’s most of what HIFY has been up to. Thanks for keeping in
touch with HIFY and being a part of the journey to empowering youth
and everyone in Health need!
To know even more make sure to check out the HIFY Myspace and
Facebook! And don’t forget the great Digital Stories!!
Hope you all have a great May!! And stay tuned for the May updates!
Your favorite,
Sheena
………………………………………………………………
“Get the Goods”
Resource Group
*What are Social Security Disability Benefits?
*Do I qualify for them?
*What is the process to get approved for Social Security
Disability Benefits?
WHEN: MAY 20TH, 2010
TIME: 12:00PM - 1:30PM
WHERE: WESTSIDE 1663 MISSION ST SUITE 310 SF CA 94103
WHO WILL BE PRESENTING THEIR SERVICES?
Positive Resource Center (PRC): If you are unable to work full-time
due to a physical or mental impairment and you are interested in
learning about Social Security Disability Benefits
Attorney Lisa Ruff will be available to discuss:
• The two types of social security disability benefits;
• The process to obtain benefits; and
• Answer questions.
There will be ……
*CHILDCARE
* BRUNCH
*INCENTIVES
AND A RAFFLE PROVIDED
*FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
Anna Molina @ 415-581-0449*17
……………………………………………………………….
About NCYL
The National Center for Youth Law works to ensure that low-income
children have the resources, support, and opportunities they need for
a healthy and productive future.
Foster Ed Connect, a free online community and resource clearinghouse
for all people helping California's foster care children succeed in
school, will launch April 22, 2010 at www.FosterEdConnect.org.
You are invited to join this community, a project of the National
Center for Youth Law (NCYL), the California Foster Youth Education
Task Force, and the Stuart Foundation.
The website features a dynamic database of information that all adults
working to support foster youth can use in their daily practice.
There are resources devoted to a myriad of topics, including school
enrollment and stability, state and federal legislation, dependency
and juvenile court proceedings, and mental health. Foster Ed Connect
also provides a forum for users to participate in conversations and
ask questions of subject matter experts across the state. The website
features local and statewide news and events.
The first site of its kind in the country, Foster Ed Connect was
developed in response to a series of statewide focus groups and
surveys administered by NCYL. This research shows that adults working
with foster youth often find it difficult to locate the information
and resources they need to help these children succeed in school.
Foster Ed Connect allows a wide range of professionals to communicate,
share their expertise, and access resources they need to improve the
educational success of foster youth.
National Center for Youth Law
405 14th St., 15th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 835-8098
………………………………………………………………
Save The Date! Human Rights Commission Recognition Awards Presentation
Thursday, May 13, 2010 4:30 PM San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton
B. Goodlett Place, #416 Please join us as the Human Rights Commission
Recognizes San Francisco organizations and students working to advance
and protect human rights in San Francisco and abroad! Any Questions::
Contact Lupe Arreola, 415-252-2518, lupe.a...@sfgov.org
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
The Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC) is seeking a candidate who is
detail-oriented, knowledgeable about current trends in HIV prevention,
has excellent written/verbal communication skills and knowledge/
experience in needs assessments, curriculum design and delivery, and
program monitoring and evaluation. Candidate must have at least two
years of experience in the field of HIV/AIDS as it relates to training
methods and community organizing. We are especially looking for
candidates who have experience with community mobilization models,
community-level interventions and/or social marketing. Candidate must
have a Master's degree in public health, social work or other related
field, or equivalent experience. Familiarity with harm reduction
strategies and its applications is preferred.
Please click on the link below for more details. For all candidates
interested please email latt...@harmreduction.org or fax
212-213-6582.
http://www.harmreduction.org/downloads/CBA%20Specialist%20Oakland%20position%204.19.pdf
Thanks,
HRC
…………………………………………………………….
The Institute of Harm Reduction Coalition presents
SUMMER TRAINING INTENSIVE: HARM REDUCTION & SUBSTANCE USE
Oakland, California, June 28 to July 2, 2010
The Harm Reduction Summer Intensive consists of 35 hours of
instruction and is designed as a solid primer to the history,
philosophy, practices, and applications of harm reduction for service
providers, researchers, administrators, and health care workers.
Learning activities are interactive and include presentations,
discussions, exercises, and readings.
This week-long series is designed to be a progressive series of
knowledge and skills building, from which participants will come away
with a strong foundation in harm reduction theory and practice. By
taking a comprehensive training in a short period of time,
participants will benefit from an integrated training curriculum,
learn with a cohort of others, and minimize travel costs.
Each day of training can also be taken independently, but if there are
space limitations, preference will be given to those signing up for 3
or more days.
COST: $300 for entire week, or $70 per day.
Day 1: Monday, June 28, OVERVIEW OF HARM REDUCTION, Trainer: Tom
Calvanese, HRTI Senior Trainer
Day 2: Tuesday, June 29 , STREET PHARMACOLOGY & MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS
OF DRUG USE, Trainer: Val Robb, RN, Positive Pealth Project & HRTI
Senior Trainer
Day 3: Wednesday, June 30 , UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN
TRAUMA & SUBSTANCE USE, Trainer: Micah Frazier, HRTI Senior Trainer
Day 4: Thursday, July 1, CULTURAL COMPETENCY & HARM REDUCTION
Day 5: Friday, July 2, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Monday, June 28
Overview of Harm Reduction, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: Tom Calvanese, HRTI Senior Trainer
This course provides a one-day survey of the history, philosophy, and
strategies of the harm reduction model as it has evolved in the United
States. Included are discussions of drug use in the context of
people's lives, traditional drug treatment and drug use management.
This course is a foundation for all people from all disciplines
interested in harm reduction.
Tuesday, June 29
Street Pharmacology & Medical Complications of Drug Use, 9:30 am -
5:00 pm
Trainer: Val Robb, RN, Nursing Educator, San Francisco AIDS Education
and Training Center
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of alcohol and
other psychoactive drugs, and the medical complications that may arise
from their use. In the morning, the various classes of drugs that
have been historically available, along with emerging classes of drugs
such as "club drugs", inhalants, and steroid use. The various effects,
including side effects, paradoxical effects, and withdrawal states
will be examined. In the afternoon, we will explore the range of
medical complications, from abscess to overdose to chronic HCV and
HIV. We will look at prevention methods, including how to teach safer
injection techniques, and ways to access medical care effectively.
Wednesday, June 30
Understanding the Connections Between Trauma & Substance Use, 9:30 am
- 5:00 pm
Trainer: Micah Frazier, HRTI Senior Trainer
Substance use and thus drug related harm occur within the context of
people's lives including their experiences of trauma. As harm
reduction service providers we must include a trauma analysis when
working with people around their substance use and potential harm,
continuing to locate our work within a harm reduction framework. This
training is intended to support providers working with drug users in
exploring and addressing the impact of trauma including sexual abuse
on people's lives, families and communities.
Thursday, July 1
Cultural Competency & Harm Reduction, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: TBA
This course reviews critical core competencies of culturally
responsive client services for individuals working in Harm Reduction
based agencies. The overall intent is to have participants complete
this course with an enhanced understanding of the interconnectedness
of cultural competence and harm reduction, strategies for
moving toward cultural humility, various approaches to achieving more
culturally relevant services, and individual roles and
responsibilities in upholding a culturally responsive work setting.
(To register & pay by credit card click HERE)
Friday, July 2
Motivational Interviewing, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: TBA
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative approach to working
with drug users and others that helps to facilitate behavior change.
Participants will learn how to help Clients develop a schema about the
positive and negative effects of drug use and identify attainable
goals including readiness for treatment and/or controlled use
strategies. In this workshop, several theories of motivation,
including the "Stages of Change" theory, will be presented. We will
then focus on the facilitative skills involved in building motivation
to change, maintaining behavior change, as well as preventing relapse
and overdose. This workshop will utilize case examples, role- plays,
and peer feedback as methods to incorporate new skills learned. (To
register & pay by credit card click HERE)
REGISTRATION: Online registration is available with credit card
payment at www.harmreduction.org.
For more information, call 510-444-6969, ext 10 or email
tsan...@harmreduction.org
………………………………………………………………
HBO series “Addiction” that focuses on addiction, treatment programs,
and even some harm reduction. They actually do a really good job of
talking about substance use.
http://www.hbo.com/addiction/
Check it out!
………………………………………………………………..
The next day of action coming up is Harvey Milk Day on May 22nd. Get
your GSA ready to organize this historic first-ever celebration of
Harvey Milk Day in California schools!
GET PAID $50 for SF Focus Group
GET PAID for joining a SF Focus Group and telling us why people don't
get HIV Tests!
Are you:
18-24 years old?
African American or Latino?
A man who has sex with other men?
HIV negative?
Internet Sexuality and Information Systems is conducting focus groups
and offering $50 cash to folks who join a group discussion for an hour
and a half about the reasons people don't get HIV tests.
Email: focus...@isis-inc.orgor call 510-835-9400to schedule a time!
Please include your ethnicity, age and times you're available in your
call or email
Scott Hitt Foundation PAID LGBT Internships
The R. Scott Hitt Foundation Internships for 2010
The R. Scott Hitt Foundation is offering funding for qualified
candidates with the vision to be future leaders in the lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) movement.
The pro-LGBT sponsoring organization that you choose apply with will
receive funding to compensate your internship position while you
strengthen your resume and gain valuable skills towards becoming a
leader of the future.
* POST-GRADUATE*
THE SCOTT HITT INTERNSHIP IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Application Deadline: May 7, 2010
• Post graduate students with strong academic record
• Duration: 7-9 months, 40 hour week - $20,000 Grant
• Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit with a commitment to the
advancement of LGBT equality
• Applicant contacts host organization they want to work at and co-
develops a successful curriculum encompassing these key elements:
communications, fundraising, board development and grassroots policy
• 2-4 recipients per year
* UNDERGRADUATE *
THE A.N.G.L.E. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERNSHIP
Application Deadline: April 16, 2010
• Current undergraduate students with strong academic record
Duration: 8 weeks, 40 hour week - $4000 Grant to sponsor 501(c)3
• Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit in Southern California
with a commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
• Applicant contacts host organization they want to work at and co-
develops a successful curriculum encompassing key elements of non-
profit operations and program development
• Named for the nonprofit ANGLE (Access Now for Gay & Lesbian
Equality) which inspired and provided the funding for these
internships
• 3-5 recipients per year
TO APPLY:
1. Visit www.scotthittfoundation.org for details.
2. Choose a pro-LGBT 501(C)3 non-profit organization to sponsor your
internship.
3. Agree to the terms of your internship and scope of work with your
sponsoring organization. Construct sponsor agreement in cooperation
with your chosen 501(c)3.
4. Submit your cover letter, personal essay, résumé and sponsor
agreement by the above deadline to www.scotthittfoundation.org.
5. Check www.scotthittfoundation.org for grant award dates.
………………………………………………………………
Avatar Screening!!
Come watch the movie Saturday May 1st
Form: 12pm-3pm.
At Dimensions clinic "The Hangout"
………………………………………………………………
LGBTQQI and Allies, 20 and Under Bay Area and Beyond
It's Prom! Your Prom! Dress to Impress! Bring who you want to...
there's a KING, KING, QUEEN, QUEEN Contest and Fabulous Raffle Prizes
It's Beautiful! It's Fun! It's Gay Prom!
How Much? $25 or ($20 with Current School Picture ID)
Where? Hayward High School, 1633 East Avenue, Hayward, 94541
When? June 12th, 2010, 7pm to Midnight, always the second saturday in
June
Call 510/247-8200 or go to www.gayprom.org for more info!
Lambda Youth Project is a program of Project Eden, Horizon Services,
Inc
IT'S LGBTQQI SAFE AND DRUG/ALCOHOL-FREE SPACE!!!!
for who???? LGBTQQI AND ALLIES, 20 AND UNDER
BAY AREA AND BEYOND
what?????? IT’S PROM!! YOUR PROM! DRESS TO IMPRESS! BRING WHO YOU
WANT TO. IT’S LGBTQQI SAFE AND DRUG/ALCOHOL-FREE SPACE. THERE’S A
KING, KING, QUEEN, QUEEN CONTEST AND FAB RAFFLE PRIZES. IT’S
BEAUTIFUL! IT’S FUN!! IT’S GAY PROM!!
how much????? $25 or ($20 with school picture ID card)
where????? HAYWARD HIGH SCHOOL
1633 East Avenue, Hayward, 94541
when??????? JUNE 12, 2010, 7PM-MIDNIGHT ALWAYS SECOND SATURDAY IN
JUNE
Call 510/247-8200 or go to www.gayprom.org for more info!
Over 21?
VOLUNTEER AT PROM! OR DONATE $$$ OR SERVICES!!
Lambda Youth Project is a program of Project Eden, Horizon Services,
Inc
………………………………………………………………
Girls INC is Hiring
TITLE: Program Coordinator/Health Educator
DEPARTMENT: Health & Sexuality/HEART
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Full-time 100%
REPORTS TO: Advocacy & Health Education Programs Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY: $38,000-$40,000 Annually + Fringe Benefits
SUPERVISES: None
POSITION AVAILABLE: 7/1/2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/13/2010
SCOPE AND CHALLENGES
Through Girls Inc.'s Health and Sexuality programs, the Health
Educator/Program Coordinator provides youth with the opportunity to
receive comprehensive sexuality education through workshops and a peer
education program. The health educator/program coordinator must be an
experienced and dynamic person who will coordinate the Heart (Helping
Everyone Achieve Respect Together) program, a high school peer
education program that trains girls to be resources to their peers in
their schools and community and provide educational workshops to
parents and other Girls Inc. participants. Topics include birth
control, sexual decision-making, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/
AIDS, sexuality, relationships, values, communication, body image and
assertiveness skills. Programs are offered San Leandro and Oakland.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and facilitate training
workshops and weekly support sessions for peer educators in the HEART
Program.
Develop outreach strategies. Supervise approximately 30 high school
aged peer educators, mentors and interns.
Oversee the review of individual contacts made by peer educators and
provide feedback.
Implement Peer Educator retreat and other special events.
Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation
of ongoing and new programs components. Collect necessary data for
grant monitoring and evaluation and assist with grant reporting.
Manage aspects of the program budget. Ensure that adequate
administrative systems are in place to support the smooth and
effective operation of the program.
Collect all needed program-specific documentation, including
demographic information, for completed program activities. Assist with
outreach efforts by attending health and community fairs. Attend
regular staff and program meetings. Perform all duties as required to
achieve program objectives. Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
BA degree in human services field or equivalent work in related field
of study. One year of health education experience including workshop
planning and facilitation for individuals in diverse communities. One-
year experience working with youth ages 12-18 years and their parents/
guardians and families. Demonstrated ability to empower youth to build
their knowledge and skills regarding adolescent health, including
reproductive health and sexuality. Demonstrated abilities in
incorporating diverse cultures, ethnicities and language in
programming. Knowledge of theory, research, methodology, and effective
practice in pregnancy prevention, adolescent development and youth
development programs. Demonstrated ability to be creative, innovative
and to inspire and encourage others to do the same. Demonstrated
ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal
supervision. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use MS Office suite. Ability to
work during some evenings and weekends. Ability to bend, lift, move up
to 10 lbs. Background clearance from the Department of Justice. A
valid California Drivers License, access to a reliable vehicle and
proof of automobile liability insurance with minimum policy
requirements as established by Girls Inc.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
BENEFITS: Employer pays standard medical plan and provides vacation,
sick, and holiday pay.
OTHER BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Dental, Voluntary Life, Vision, and Long-
term disability available at the employee’s expense and the ability to
participate in the 403(B) and Flexible Savings Account.
APPLY ONLINE: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=501351
Girls Incorporated of Alameda County 13666 East 14th Street San
Leandro, California 94578
………………………………………………………………
HIFY’s Resource of the month!!
This month, HIFY wants to introduce you to:
http://www.spiderbytes.ca/
A website designed by planned parenthood to help youth stay healthy
and aware!!
Its fun, with full of videos, quizzes and information. make sure to
check it out and past it down to the youth you work with!!
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In this edition of the HIFY Provider E mail you will find:
• HIFY April Updates
• “Get The Goods” Resource Group (Have a disability? Need help? This
is for you!)
• National Center for Youth Law (Want to support and know more about
youth in foster care? Check it out!)
• Human Rights Commission Recognition Awards Presentation - SAVE THE
DATE!!!
• The Harm Reduction Coalition is hiring!!
• The Harm Reduction Coalition Training Schedule (Sign up now!)
• HBO Series and Addiction, Substance Use – Check it out!!
• GSA news (Empowering youth to fight Homophobia and Transphobia) Cool
things going down!
• Avatar Screening oooo - Check it out!
• Gay Prom! - Let the Youth know!!
• Girls INC. is Hiring! - see if you qualify
• Resource of the Month!!
………………………………………………………………
So you want to know what HIFY did this month??
Just in case you said “NO” We will tell you anyway!! HEHE
HIFY has done great work this month!!
This month HIFY has empowered and Educated youth, and adults providing
workshops and trainings at the following sites:
Lincoln High School
Edgewood Kinship Services Support Group Leaders
Mid Peninsula housing
OreMi Mentor Program
ISA(International Studies Academy)
Berkeley High School
Other HIFY News!!
Some HIFY staff attended the ART(Aggression Replacement Training) at
Edgewood
HIFY has started the hiring process interviewing the next Bilingual
Health Trainer
HIFY’s Youth Advisory Board has posted some of their digital stories
to spread the word about HIFY programming, check out our YouTube page!
(www.youtube.com/hifymedia)
Well that’s most of what HIFY has been up to. Thanks for keeping in
touch with HIFY and being a part of the journey to empowering youth
and everyone in Health need!
To know even more make sure to check out the HIFY Myspace and
Facebook! And don’t forget the great Digital Stories!!
Hope you all have a great May!! And stay tuned for the May updates!
Your favorite,
Sheena
………………………………………………………………
“Get the Goods”
Resource Group
*What are Social Security Disability Benefits?
*Do I qualify for them?
*What is the process to get approved for Social Security
Disability Benefits?
WHEN: MAY 20TH, 2010
TIME: 12:00PM - 1:30PM
WHERE: WESTSIDE 1663 MISSION ST SUITE 310 SF CA 94103
WHO WILL BE PRESENTING THEIR SERVICES?
Positive Resource Center (PRC): If you are unable to work full-time
due to a physical or mental impairment and you are interested in
learning about Social Security Disability Benefits
Attorney Lisa Ruff will be available to discuss:
• The two types of social security disability benefits;
• The process to obtain benefits; and
• Answer questions.
There will be ……
*CHILDCARE
* BRUNCH
*INCENTIVES
AND A RAFFLE PROVIDED
*FOR MORE INFO CONTACT
Anna Molina @ 415-581-0449*17
……………………………………………………………….
About NCYL
The National Center for Youth Law works to ensure that low-income
children have the resources, support, and opportunities they need for
a healthy and productive future.
Foster Ed Connect, a free online community and resource clearinghouse
for all people helping California's foster care children succeed in
school, will launch April 22, 2010 at www.FosterEdConnect.org.
You are invited to join this community, a project of the National
Center for Youth Law (NCYL), the California Foster Youth Education
Task Force, and the Stuart Foundation.
The website features a dynamic database of information that all adults
working to support foster youth can use in their daily practice.
There are resources devoted to a myriad of topics, including school
enrollment and stability, state and federal legislation, dependency
and juvenile court proceedings, and mental health. Foster Ed Connect
also provides a forum for users to participate in conversations and
ask questions of subject matter experts across the state. The website
features local and statewide news and events.
The first site of its kind in the country, Foster Ed Connect was
developed in response to a series of statewide focus groups and
surveys administered by NCYL. This research shows that adults working
with foster youth often find it difficult to locate the information
and resources they need to help these children succeed in school.
Foster Ed Connect allows a wide range of professionals to communicate,
share their expertise, and access resources they need to improve the
educational success of foster youth.
National Center for Youth Law
405 14th St., 15th Floor
Oakland, CA 94612
(510) 835-8098
………………………………………………………………
Save The Date! Human Rights Commission Recognition Awards Presentation
Thursday, May 13, 2010 4:30 PM San Francisco City Hall 1 Dr. Carlton
B. Goodlett Place, #416 Please join us as the Human Rights Commission
Recognizes San Francisco organizations and students working to advance
and protect human rights in San Francisco and abroad! Any Questions::
Contact Lupe Arreola, 415-252-2518, lupe.a...@sfgov.org
……………………………………………………………………………………………..
The Harm Reduction Coalition (HRC) is seeking a candidate who is
detail-oriented, knowledgeable about current trends in HIV prevention,
has excellent written/verbal communication skills and knowledge/
experience in needs assessments, curriculum design and delivery, and
program monitoring and evaluation. Candidate must have at least two
years of experience in the field of HIV/AIDS as it relates to training
methods and community organizing. We are especially looking for
candidates who have experience with community mobilization models,
community-level interventions and/or social marketing. Candidate must
have a Master's degree in public health, social work or other related
field, or equivalent experience. Familiarity with harm reduction
strategies and its applications is preferred.
Please click on the link below for more details. For all candidates
interested please email latt...@harmreduction.org or fax
212-213-6582.
http://www.harmreduction.org/downloads/CBA%20Specialist%20Oakland%20position%204.19.pdf
Thanks,
HRC
…………………………………………………………….
The Institute of Harm Reduction Coalition presents
SUMMER TRAINING INTENSIVE: HARM REDUCTION & SUBSTANCE USE
Oakland, California, June 28 to July 2, 2010
The Harm Reduction Summer Intensive consists of 35 hours of
instruction and is designed as a solid primer to the history,
philosophy, practices, and applications of harm reduction for service
providers, researchers, administrators, and health care workers.
Learning activities are interactive and include presentations,
discussions, exercises, and readings.
This week-long series is designed to be a progressive series of
knowledge and skills building, from which participants will come away
with a strong foundation in harm reduction theory and practice. By
taking a comprehensive training in a short period of time,
participants will benefit from an integrated training curriculum,
learn with a cohort of others, and minimize travel costs.
Each day of training can also be taken independently, but if there are
space limitations, preference will be given to those signing up for 3
or more days.
COST: $300 for entire week, or $70 per day.
Day 1: Monday, June 28, OVERVIEW OF HARM REDUCTION, Trainer: Tom
Calvanese, HRTI Senior Trainer
Day 2: Tuesday, June 29 , STREET PHARMACOLOGY & MEDICAL COMPLICATIONS
OF DRUG USE, Trainer: Val Robb, RN, Positive Pealth Project & HRTI
Senior Trainer
Day 3: Wednesday, June 30 , UNDERSTANDING THE CONNECTIONS BETWEEN
TRAUMA & SUBSTANCE USE, Trainer: Micah Frazier, HRTI Senior Trainer
Day 4: Thursday, July 1, CULTURAL COMPETENCY & HARM REDUCTION
Day 5: Friday, July 2, MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS:
Monday, June 28
Overview of Harm Reduction, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: Tom Calvanese, HRTI Senior Trainer
This course provides a one-day survey of the history, philosophy, and
strategies of the harm reduction model as it has evolved in the United
States. Included are discussions of drug use in the context of
people's lives, traditional drug treatment and drug use management.
This course is a foundation for all people from all disciplines
interested in harm reduction.
Tuesday, June 29
Street Pharmacology & Medical Complications of Drug Use, 9:30 am -
5:00 pm
Trainer: Val Robb, RN, Nursing Educator, San Francisco AIDS Education
and Training Center
This workshop will provide a comprehensive overview of alcohol and
other psychoactive drugs, and the medical complications that may arise
from their use. In the morning, the various classes of drugs that
have been historically available, along with emerging classes of drugs
such as "club drugs", inhalants, and steroid use. The various effects,
including side effects, paradoxical effects, and withdrawal states
will be examined. In the afternoon, we will explore the range of
medical complications, from abscess to overdose to chronic HCV and
HIV. We will look at prevention methods, including how to teach safer
injection techniques, and ways to access medical care effectively.
Wednesday, June 30
Understanding the Connections Between Trauma & Substance Use, 9:30 am
- 5:00 pm
Trainer: Micah Frazier, HRTI Senior Trainer
Substance use and thus drug related harm occur within the context of
people's lives including their experiences of trauma. As harm
reduction service providers we must include a trauma analysis when
working with people around their substance use and potential harm,
continuing to locate our work within a harm reduction framework. This
training is intended to support providers working with drug users in
exploring and addressing the impact of trauma including sexual abuse
on people's lives, families and communities.
Thursday, July 1
Cultural Competency & Harm Reduction, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: TBA
This course reviews critical core competencies of culturally
responsive client services for individuals working in Harm Reduction
based agencies. The overall intent is to have participants complete
this course with an enhanced understanding of the interconnectedness
of cultural competence and harm reduction, strategies for
moving toward cultural humility, various approaches to achieving more
culturally relevant services, and individual roles and
responsibilities in upholding a culturally responsive work setting.
(To register & pay by credit card click HERE)
Friday, July 2
Motivational Interviewing, 9:30 am - 5:00 pm
Trainer: TBA
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative approach to working
with drug users and others that helps to facilitate behavior change.
Participants will learn how to help Clients develop a schema about the
positive and negative effects of drug use and identify attainable
goals including readiness for treatment and/or controlled use
strategies. In this workshop, several theories of motivation,
including the "Stages of Change" theory, will be presented. We will
then focus on the facilitative skills involved in building motivation
to change, maintaining behavior change, as well as preventing relapse
and overdose. This workshop will utilize case examples, role- plays,
and peer feedback as methods to incorporate new skills learned. (To
register & pay by credit card click HERE)
REGISTRATION: Online registration is available with credit card
payment at www.harmreduction.org.
For more information, call 510-444-6969, ext 10 or email
tsan...@harmreduction.org
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HBO series “Addiction” that focuses on addiction, treatment programs,
and even some harm reduction. They actually do a really good job of
talking about substance use.
http://www.hbo.com/addiction/
Check it out!
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The next day of action coming up is Harvey Milk Day on May 22nd. Get
your GSA ready to organize this historic first-ever celebration of
Harvey Milk Day in California schools!
GET PAID $50 for SF Focus Group
GET PAID for joining a SF Focus Group and telling us why people don't
get HIV Tests!
Are you:
18-24 years old?
African American or Latino?
A man who has sex with other men?
HIV negative?
Internet Sexuality and Information Systems is conducting focus groups
and offering $50 cash to folks who join a group discussion for an hour
and a half about the reasons people don't get HIV tests.
Email: focus...@isis-inc.orgor call 510-835-9400to schedule a time!
Please include your ethnicity, age and times you're available in your
call or email
Scott Hitt Foundation PAID LGBT Internships
The R. Scott Hitt Foundation Internships for 2010
The R. Scott Hitt Foundation is offering funding for qualified
candidates with the vision to be future leaders in the lesbian, gay,
bisexual and transgender (LGBT) movement.
The pro-LGBT sponsoring organization that you choose apply with will
receive funding to compensate your internship position while you
strengthen your resume and gain valuable skills towards becoming a
leader of the future.
* POST-GRADUATE*
THE SCOTT HITT INTERNSHIP IN LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Application Deadline: May 7, 2010
• Post graduate students with strong academic record
• Duration: 7-9 months, 40 hour week - $20,000 Grant
• Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit with a commitment to the
advancement of LGBT equality
• Applicant contacts host organization they want to work at and co-
develops a successful curriculum encompassing these key elements:
communications, fundraising, board development and grassroots policy
• 2-4 recipients per year
* UNDERGRADUATE *
THE A.N.G.L.E. SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA INTERNSHIP
Application Deadline: April 16, 2010
• Current undergraduate students with strong academic record
Duration: 8 weeks, 40 hour week - $4000 Grant to sponsor 501(c)3
• Location: An established 501(c)3 nonprofit in Southern California
with a commitment to the advancement of LGBT equality
• Applicant contacts host organization they want to work at and co-
develops a successful curriculum encompassing key elements of non-
profit operations and program development
• Named for the nonprofit ANGLE (Access Now for Gay & Lesbian
Equality) which inspired and provided the funding for these
internships
• 3-5 recipients per year
TO APPLY:
1. Visit www.scotthittfoundation.org for details.
2. Choose a pro-LGBT 501(C)3 non-profit organization to sponsor your
internship.
3. Agree to the terms of your internship and scope of work with your
sponsoring organization. Construct sponsor agreement in cooperation
with your chosen 501(c)3.
4. Submit your cover letter, personal essay, résumé and sponsor
agreement by the above deadline to www.scotthittfoundation.org.
5. Check www.scotthittfoundation.org for grant award dates.
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Avatar Screening!!
Come watch the movie Saturday May 1st
Form: 12pm-3pm.
At Dimensions clinic "The Hangout"
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LGBTQQI and Allies, 20 and Under Bay Area and Beyond
It's Prom! Your Prom! Dress to Impress! Bring who you want to...
there's a KING, KING, QUEEN, QUEEN Contest and Fabulous Raffle Prizes
It's Beautiful! It's Fun! It's Gay Prom!
How Much? $25 or ($20 with Current School Picture ID)
Where? Hayward High School, 1633 East Avenue, Hayward, 94541
When? June 12th, 2010, 7pm to Midnight, always the second saturday in
June
Call 510/247-8200 or go to www.gayprom.org for more info!
Lambda Youth Project is a program of Project Eden, Horizon Services,
Inc
IT'S LGBTQQI SAFE AND DRUG/ALCOHOL-FREE SPACE!!!!
for who???? LGBTQQI AND ALLIES, 20 AND UNDER
BAY AREA AND BEYOND
what?????? IT’S PROM!! YOUR PROM! DRESS TO IMPRESS! BRING WHO YOU
WANT TO. IT’S LGBTQQI SAFE AND DRUG/ALCOHOL-FREE SPACE. THERE’S A
KING, KING, QUEEN, QUEEN CONTEST AND FAB RAFFLE PRIZES. IT’S
BEAUTIFUL! IT’S FUN!! IT’S GAY PROM!!
how much????? $25 or ($20 with school picture ID card)
where????? HAYWARD HIGH SCHOOL
1633 East Avenue, Hayward, 94541
when??????? JUNE 12, 2010, 7PM-MIDNIGHT ALWAYS SECOND SATURDAY IN
JUNE
Call 510/247-8200 or go to www.gayprom.org for more info!
Over 21?
VOLUNTEER AT PROM! OR DONATE $$$ OR SERVICES!!
Lambda Youth Project is a program of Project Eden, Horizon Services,
Inc
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Girls INC is Hiring
TITLE: Program Coordinator/Health Educator
DEPARTMENT: Health & Sexuality/HEART
CLASSIFICATION: Regular Full-time 100%
REPORTS TO: Advocacy & Health Education Programs Manager
FLSA STATUS: Exempt
SALARY: $38,000-$40,000 Annually + Fringe Benefits
SUPERVISES: None
POSITION AVAILABLE: 7/1/2010 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 5/13/2010
SCOPE AND CHALLENGES
Through Girls Inc.'s Health and Sexuality programs, the Health
Educator/Program Coordinator provides youth with the opportunity to
receive comprehensive sexuality education through workshops and a peer
education program. The health educator/program coordinator must be an
experienced and dynamic person who will coordinate the Heart (Helping
Everyone Achieve Respect Together) program, a high school peer
education program that trains girls to be resources to their peers in
their schools and community and provide educational workshops to
parents and other Girls Inc. participants. Topics include birth
control, sexual decision-making, sexually transmitted infections, HIV/
AIDS, sexuality, relationships, values, communication, body image and
assertiveness skills. Programs are offered San Leandro and Oakland.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrated ability to plan, coordinate, and facilitate training
workshops and weekly support sessions for peer educators in the HEART
Program.
Develop outreach strategies. Supervise approximately 30 high school
aged peer educators, mentors and interns.
Oversee the review of individual contacts made by peer educators and
provide feedback.
Implement Peer Educator retreat and other special events.
Contribute to the design, development, implementation, and evaluation
of ongoing and new programs components. Collect necessary data for
grant monitoring and evaluation and assist with grant reporting.
Manage aspects of the program budget. Ensure that adequate
administrative systems are in place to support the smooth and
effective operation of the program.
Collect all needed program-specific documentation, including
demographic information, for completed program activities. Assist with
outreach efforts by attending health and community fairs. Attend
regular staff and program meetings. Perform all duties as required to
achieve program objectives. Other duties as assigned
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
BA degree in human services field or equivalent work in related field
of study. One year of health education experience including workshop
planning and facilitation for individuals in diverse communities. One-
year experience working with youth ages 12-18 years and their parents/
guardians and families. Demonstrated ability to empower youth to build
their knowledge and skills regarding adolescent health, including
reproductive health and sexuality. Demonstrated abilities in
incorporating diverse cultures, ethnicities and language in
programming. Knowledge of theory, research, methodology, and effective
practice in pregnancy prevention, adolescent development and youth
development programs. Demonstrated ability to be creative, innovative
and to inspire and encourage others to do the same. Demonstrated
ability to take initiative and work independently with minimal
supervision. Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to effectively use MS Office suite. Ability to
work during some evenings and weekends. Ability to bend, lift, move up
to 10 lbs. Background clearance from the Department of Justice. A
valid California Drivers License, access to a reliable vehicle and
proof of automobile liability insurance with minimum policy
requirements as established by Girls Inc.
DESIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS
Bilingual (English & Spanish)
BENEFITS: Employer pays standard medical plan and provides vacation,
sick, and holiday pay.
OTHER BENEFITS AVAILABLE: Dental, Voluntary Life, Vision, and Long-
term disability available at the employee’s expense and the ability to
participate in the 403(B) and Flexible Savings Account.
APPLY ONLINE: https://home.eease.com/recruit/?id=501351
Girls Incorporated of Alameda County 13666 East 14th Street San
Leandro, California 94578
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HIFY’s Resource of the month!!
This month, HIFY wants to introduce you to:
http://www.spiderbytes.ca/
A website designed by planned parenthood to help youth stay healthy
and aware!!
Its fun, with full of videos, quizzes and information. make sure to
check it out and past it down to the youth you work with!!
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