Positions Currently Available- Please see below for job descriptions.
Registered Nurse Educator- West Valley Maricopa County (Peoria)
Position: Registered Nurse Educators
Location: West Valley Maricopa County (Peoria)
Job Title: Registered Nurse Educator, Full Time/ Part Time
Reports to: Regional Manager
Pay/Hours: 20-30hrs/week, pay DOE
TOPS is looking for an experienced and compassionate Registered Nurse to provide education and support to pregnant and parenting teens. This position will report to the Regional Manager and work closely with Health Educator/Case Managers to provide comprehensive programming to clients for the duration of a five-year federal research project.
Primary Responsibilities:
Reporting directly to the Regional Manager, the Registered Nurse Educator is responsible for providing PSP Project pregnancy and parenting curriculum and assisting with client support. Duties include encouragement for attainment of goals as described in the individualized case plan and breastfeeding support. Registered Nurse Educators are held accountable for student learning as measured by pre/post-test surveys, providing hospital and home visitation services, and assisting in participant program compliance. This position requires a current Registered Nursing License, as well as experience in Obstetrical Care. PSP Project Nurses will be required to complete Certification as Lactation Educators within 6 months of hire.
An equivalent level of certification, training and experience can be substituted for licensing requirements.
Primary Duties:
• Provide pregnancy and parenting health education to pregnant and parenting teens
• Act as a medical resource throughout pregnancy and for the child’s first 6 months
• Provide hospital and home visits after delivery for medical and breastfeeding support
• Collect and report data in TOPS Secure Online Database and to Evaluation Team
Additional Responsibilities:
• Attend regular meetings with PSP Project Team
• Comply with ongoing training requirements to ensure program fidelity
• Other duties as assigned
Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator- West Valley Maricopa County (Peoria)
Position: Outreach & Volunteer Coordinator
Position Closes: May 31, 2012
Location: Maricopa County-West Valley
Overview:
Reporting directly to the Marketing & Development Manager, the Outreach and Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for outreach in the community to identify and enroll clients and recruit volunteers. This position must be knowledgeable of all TOPS services and outcomes in order to engage new clients for services and potential financial volunteer supporters. Duties also include attend monthly staff meetings and attending community outreach events to promote the project and TOPS. This position requires fingerprint clearance.
Strong candidates will have and be able to demonstrate:
- Positive, outgoing personality and ability to build and maintain relationships
- Strong writing, interpersonal, and presentation skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once and meet deadlines
- Enthusiasm and commitment to TOPS mission and to promoting the community
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite required.
- A.A. or higher in marketing, communications, or related field
- 1 year or more of related work experience
Job Details
The West Valley TOPS Program Outreach and Marketing Coordinator is responsible for significantly increasing the number of teens participating in Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services program offerings in West Maricopa County. This will include, but is not limited to, implementing a methodology to promote TOPS in doctor offices, medical clinics, schools and school systems, social service agencies, public institutions, other non-profit organizations, and the community-at-large.
Primary Responsibilities is to promote Teen Outreach Pregnancy Services and its education and support services to the community. Conduct community outreach and program marketing to develop maximum referrals to TOPS. Create and maintain relationships between TOPS and West Valley OB Doctors and office staff, schools and school systems, social service agencies, public institutions, other non-profit organizations, and the community-at-large.
Work as part of a team to increase referrals and participants. Coordinate volunteers. Help create program marketing and promotional materials, including flyers, press releases, and other outreach materials as needed. Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Requirements and Qualifications:
- An A.A. degree from an accredited institution of higher learning, preferably in marketing, communications, education, community development, or related field.
- Initiative, resourcefulness, and proven experience as a “self-starter”
- Proven ability to meet project goals and expectations.
- Proven and effective written and oral communication skills.
- Knowledge and experience in community outreach and familiarity with marketing and outreach tools that generate program participation.
- Knowledge of West Valley, schools, and social service/non-profit organizations preferred.
- Experience in establishing professional and well organized communication with schools, non-profit organizations, public institutions, and community residents. Proven organizational skills.
- Proven ability to work as part of a program team.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
- Computer competency, working skill set for Microsoft applications.
- Knowledge of publishing software a plus.
- Experience with grant writing and other fundraising activities a plus
- Effective time management skills
- Reliable transportation and proof of adequate insurance, driver’s license and clean driving record
Please send cover letter and resume to: careers@topsaz.org