PrEP for WINGS is a study funded by the National Institutes on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism to implement and evaluate a mobile health intervention to increase HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation, reduce hazardous alcohol use, and reduce intimate partner violence among women in community supervision programs including probation, parole and alternative-to-incarceration programs in New York City. This intervention is the first PrEP mobile health tool that synergistically addresses intimate partner violence, and alcohol-related barriers to PrEP initiation with novel peer navigation and service linkage. The study will be evaluated through a hybrid type 1 effectiveness and implementation randomized controlled trial and will involve strong collaboration with community organizations across New York City dedicated to improving the health of women impacted by the criminal legal system. The PrEP for WINGS intervention involves three computer-based self-paced intervention sessions using Qualtrics. Intervention participants will work with a Community Health Advocate who provides peer navigation and linkage to social services, with a particular focus on sexual health services, intimate partner violence services, and substance use services. Each Community Health Advocate is a person with living experience of the issues faced by participants and will be hired from a local non-profit organization.

 

The Project Coordinator will primarily coordinate and supervise Community Health Advocates engaged in the PrEP for WINGS study and will work closely with community partners to support recruitment for the PrEP for WINGS study, as well as study implementation. The Project Coordinator will also engage in PrEP for WINGS study recruitment, intervention implementation and evaluation efforts.

- Coordinate all activities related to work conducted by Community Health Advocates who will be hired by partner non-profit organizations to provide peer navigation around linkage to social services focusing on IPV, alcohol use, sexual health, and any additional services needed.

- Support Community Health Advocates in-person at these agencies, as well as remotely via text, email, zoom, and phone calls. Community Health Advocates will be based at various organization throughout NYC, including Harlem, the Bronx, Brooklyn, and Washington Heights. The Project Coordinator will provide supervision to the Community Health Advocates individually and in group settings to help ensure successful implementation of the peer navigation component of the PFW study.

- The Project Coordinator will be responsible for supporting Community Health Advocates to complete all necessary documentation of intervention activities (process measurement), which Community Health Advocates will complete through electronic data collection systems (ex. Qualtrics). The Project Coordinator will provide regular (weekly) summaries of process measures completed by Community Health Advocates to the Study Coordinator and investigative team.

 

- Prepare and manage organization of materials and supplies for recruitment, assessment, and intervention sessions (ex. flyers, tablets, biotests, gift cards).

- Recruit study participants and screen for study eligibility.

- Administer informed consent forms for screening and assessments.

- Administer electronic surveys on computers and tablets at study sites using systems like Qualtrics.

- Administer and process point-of-care biological assessments for HIV, alcohol and tenofovir. Administer HIV pre/post counseling.

- Schedule appointments for survey appointments and intervention sessions with participants.

Expertise in providing linkage to care to social services for populations with complex health needs

 

Experience supporting survivors of intimate partner violence

 

Demonstrated commitment to anti-racism, and understanding of intersecting systems of oppression???s impact on health inequities

Minimum two years of experience in research and/or community-based work, serving people impacted by substance use and/or the criminal legal system

 

Experience with data collection and conducting surveys

 

Experience conducting behavioral or intervention research with low-income populations in the criminal legal system or women with substance use disorders

 

Demonstrated attention to detail

 

Interpersonal skills with the ability to interact professionally and effectively with stakeholders from various sectors

 

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate thoughts and ideas to a diverse audience

 

Proven organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple tasks and/or projects concurrently

 

Ability to work effectively in a results-driven environment

 

Problem-solving skills with the ability to look for root causes and implementable, workable solutions

 

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and participate as an independent contributor with little supervision or as an active team member depending on the situation and needs

 

Comfort with Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, Box, Zoom, and other electronic programs