Posting Date: April 24, 2008
Closing Date: May 15, 2008
Status: Contract part time (1 year, 17 hours per week)
Department: Special Projects
Job Description:
ACT seeks a Peer Facilitator for the “Development of an HIV Prevention and Sexual Health Intervention for HIV-Positive Gay and Bisexual Men” study. This collaboration between researchers and the provincial Positive Prevention Working Group (PPWG) will develop a new intervention strategy for HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) that promotes sexual health in a community-based framework. This is the first phase of a project that will lead to running a pilot of the program with HIV-positive gay and bisexual men.
Responsibilities:
Participation in each phase of the development of the intervention, including:
· Training with major interventions for HIV prevention with positive men
· Development of intervention content and assessment materials
· Implementation of continuous quality improvement design
· Facilitation and preparation for the intervention workshops
Other
· Participates on teams and external committees to communicate information, resolve problems and achieve the goals of the organization
· Participates in staff, volunteer and peer facilitator training
· Complies with The AIDS Committee of Toronto policies and procedures
· Performs other tasks as assigned by management
Qualifications
· Understanding of and ability to work with, communities of gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men
· Knowledge of issues related to HIV prevention
· Experience or training in group facilitation
· Experience with common office computer applications
· Volunteer management experience
· Ability to work independently in a team environment
· Excellent written and oral communication skills
· This position is ideal for a candidate with graduate training in psychology, sociology, health studies, or related disciplines, or a graduate of the Ontario AIDS Network People with HIV/AIDS Leadership Training program or equivalent.
· This position has been designated for a person living with HIV/AIDS.
Salary: $37,600 annually (pro-rated)
Please forward a current resume, with covering letter detailing how your qualifications match this opportunity, to the address noted below.
Careers
AIDS Committee of Toronto
399 Church Street, 4th Floor
Toronto, ON M5B 2J6
Email: careers@actoronto.org
Facsimile: 416.340.8224
Please no phone calls.
We thank all candidates for their interest in the work of ACT; however, please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted directly.
The AIDS Committee of Toronto is committed to employment equity and encourages people living with HIV/AIDS, visible minorities and persons with culturally diverse backgrounds to apply and self-identify.
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