Popular Opinion Leader Facilitator, Philadelphia FIGHT

Posted by on July 30, 2012

Popular Opinion Leader Facilitator, Philadelphia FIGHT

Posted on: July 9, 2012

Job Summary
Y-HEP’s Popular Opinion Leader Facilitator is responsible for delivering the Popular Opinion Leader (POL) CDC-approved intervention. They will coordinate outreach and recruitment for young MSM of color, prepare all materials for POL, run POL sessions, provide referrals on an as needed basis, and assist with data collection, input, and analysis. Popular Opinion Leader is an HIV/AIDS risk-reduction program in which groups of trusted, well-liked people are recruited and trained to conduct a novel and particular type of outreach. This outreach focuses on a specific risk-influencing factor, a community norm, such as condom use and knowing your HIV status. Only specific peers in social networks are opinion leaders, those who are the most popular, credible, and trusted in their social network. The POL Facilitator is responsible for assuring that all elements of the POL intervention including are delivered to all participants with fidelity. They are responsible for the planning and oversight of POL. This position is part of Y-HEP’s exciting I AM…Program, which was developed to significantly increase prevention and care services for YMSM of color, ages 13-29, a priority population in Philadelphia’s comprehensive HIV prevention plan. This position reports to the Program Coordinator of the I AM….Program. This position requires some late night and evening hours.

Tasks and Responsibilities:
Popular Opinion Leader Facilitator
• Attend trainings for POL and Counseling and Testing.
• Facilitate all POL sessions as outlined in program protocol
• Provide individual referrals to Philadelphia FIGHT and other local programs in our referral network as needed.
• Plan for and coordinate necessary materials for all programmatic aspects of POL.
• Along with Program Coordinator, work to develop policies, procedures, for the implementation of POL.
• Distribute tokens, incentives, and other amenities to participants and reports distribution to Program Coordinator.
• Ensure that POL is being delivered with fidelity.
• Design outreach materials and promotional materials with POL’s.
• Participates in appropriate and relevant organizational and community groups.

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