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JOB DESCRIPTION
Asian and Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence
Program Coordinator III
Posted 3.19.2001

Organizational Description:
The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum, Inc. (APIAHF) is a national advocacy organization whose mission is to promote improvement in the health status of all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans. The APIAHF was formed in 1986 to identify significant health issues facing the Asian and Pacific Islander American communities, and to encourage general public and political support to promote the health of Asian and Pacific Islander Americans.

Position:
Program Coordinator III, 100% Full Time Equivalent

Salary Range:
Starting at $3,500 per month and excellent fringe benefits

Job Summary:
The Asian & Pacific Islander Institute on Domestic Violence is a national coalition of domestic violence experts, shelter workers, health educators, and policy activists working to eliminate domestic violence in Asian communities by building supportive networks, increasing awareness and prevention of domestic violence, identifying and expanding resources, and informing and promoting research and policy. The Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum is the lead agency for this coalition. Funding is provided under a 1-year renewable contract with the Dept. of Health & Human Services.

Primary activities of the Institute currently include: the convening of national meetings, coordination of a national steering committee and workgroups, technical assistance and training, development of culturally competent materials and resources, development of a resource clearinghouse, and other program planning for a national domestic violence program.

The Program Coordinator will be supervised by the Program Manager for the Institute. The Program Coordinator will also work closely with other staff of the APIAHF's Community Health Development Division.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and implement national domestic violence program;

Manage contract and budget of over $375,000;

Proposal and report-writing;

Supervise implementation of program activities;

Organize and convene a heavy schedule of national meetings, teleconferences and events on domestic violence and Asians and Pacific Islanders throughout the year;

Work closely with national steering committee members and working group members;

Serve in advocacy role, including public speaking;

Work as team member of project staff;

Travel to domestic violence organizations and other sites as needed throughout the U.S.;

Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

Required Qualifications:

Graduate degree or equivalent experience in domestic violence, behavioral sciences, or related field;

Three years relevant experience working with Asian and/or Pacific Islander communities;

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and ability to work with diverse groups of people;

Experience in planning and facilitating meetings and conference calls;

Experience in program planning and budget development;

Demonstrated effective writing skills;

Demonstrated effective public speaking skills;

Demonstrated proficiency with Windows-based word processing and email;

Strong initiative, creativity and motivation, including ability to work under pressure and with deadlines;

Ability to travel as part of work responsibilities.

Desired Qualifications:

Experience in supervising staff;

Experience or interest in domestic violence and health policy;

Bilingual and/or biliterate in an Asian or Pacific Islander language.

To apply:
Send a cover letter and your resume to:

Domestic Violence Coordinator Search
Asian & Pacific Islander American Health Forum
942 Market Street #200
San Francisco CA 94102
Phone: 415.954.9964
Fax: 415.954.9999
Email to: hforum@apiahf.org

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PROGRAM ASSISTANT -
HEALTHCARE RESPONSE TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

Job Announcement
Join the movement to end abuse. We are a dynamic national organization committed to stopping violence in our homes, neighborhoods, and around the world. We seek a creative, energetic individual to work with us.

The Program Assistant will provide general administrative support to the Managing Director of the National Healthcare Initiative, and Program Specialists on that team.

SPECIFIC JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide administrative and programmatic support to the National Healthcare Initiative.
Coordinate or assist with a variety of tasks, many of them ongoing simultaneously, including maintenance of the National Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence, the distribution of materials, and the production of written educational materials

Answer and screen telephone, fax and email inquiries to the FVPF's Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence; independently research and respond to requests for information as appropriate; greet visitors as necessary; input data and manage the HRC Health Technical Assistance database system;

Research information and compile available resource materials for technical assistance calls or requests for information from public or private individuals or groups; produce and coordinate distribution of informational packets for targeted professional groups associated; inform staff of issues and new directions and projects from the field.

Compose, edit and produce draft and finished correspondence, documents, reports, announcements etc.; proofread for accuracy, correct grammar, clarity etc.; word-process complex, sensitive documents requiring the exercise of good judgment and a knowledge of applicable policies and procedures;

Coordinate development, finished production and distribution of documents, materials and manuals for domestic violence programs, meetings, training and educational events, conferences, etc. as directed; coordinate all aspects of production and distribution of grant proposals and reports where necessary;

Maintain a working stock of materials in the Health Resource Center and keep an inventory of materials in storage; pull items up from storage, re-order and reprint materials as needed to meet staff and Resource Center needs; coordinate with printing houses and FVPF staff to facilitate printing updates.

Assist in the development of the health unit website

Coordinate travel arrangements for staff, consultants and others in support of program meetings and events as required;

Assist with the logistics of meetings, program events, training sessions, conferences etc. as directed; participate as directed in events and discussion sessions; prepare agenda and materials for staff meetings and take minutes, as required;

Assist with other aspects of program management and implementation as directed; perform general administrative duties, including typing, filing, photocopying, and other tasks, as required; and help organize the daily administrative work that supports executive and program decision making and operations; take minutes of meetings as required; attend staff and project planning meetings as required;

Perform ad hoc tasks as required.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:
The successful incumbent will have proven skills in administrative support, preferably in a public sector organization. Incumbent must be able to show personal initiative as well as be able to work collaboratively as a member of a team. Individual must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal; must demonstrate effective judgment in a fast-paced work environment while meeting deadlines. Must have strong organizational skills and excellent command of contemporary office hardware and software.

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Compensation will be commensurate with background, experience and track record of success. Excellent benefits package includes medical, dental, life, disability, and 401(k) as well as generous sick, vacation and holiday schedules.

Direct resume, cover letter and professional references by mail, fax or email:

lupe@endabuse.org

For additional information, visit our website at www.endabuse.org .

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

Persons of color are strongly encouraged to apply.

FVPF MISSION, STAFF and HEALTH CARE INITIATIVE PROGRAMMING:

The Family Violence Prevention Fund works to prevent violence within the home and in the community, to help those whose lives are devastated by abuse, because every person has a right to live free of violence.

The FVPF staff consists of some 35 women and men in 3 offices (San Francisco, Washington DC, Boston) who represent varied cultural/ethnic communities, economic classes, religious beliefs, and sexual identities. We are committed to maintaining a work environment that values and fosters diversity in both its programmatic initiatives and staffing with regard to race, culture, ethnicity, class, religion, physical ability, gender and sexual identity. While the responsibilities, experience, and skills described above are desired, we encourage applications from candidates with varying work experiences. Ideally, we seek a qualified candidate who can contribute a diversity of life experiences to our agency, who has a good sense of humor, and who is dedicated to the prevention of violence.

The FVPF's Work in the Health Care Setting: Ensuring that patients in every health care setting are screened for abuse across the life span and offered assistance is a goal of the FVPF's Health Team. For over 20 years, the FVPF has been developing ground-breaking programs that are shaping the national public health and policy agenda on abuse, promoting prevention strategies and developing health education campaigns by partnering with clinics, hospitals, professional health associations, state and federal public health agencies and family violence experts. The FVPF's Health Resource Center on Domestic Violence is designated as the nation's information hub on this issue by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by providing resource materials, training and support to thousands of healthcare providers, policy makers and advocates annually, helping them better serve victims and their children.

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