Workshop Presenter – HIV 101

Brief Description/Purpose

• To present HIV Education Workshops to primarily and secondary students (typically grade 10, 11, 12).
• Presentations also given to other groups in the community when requested.

Primary Responsibilities or Tasks

• Contact Secondary Schools to promote the program and relationship management
• Coordinate scheduling for presentations
• Coordinate with additional/alternate presenters when/if required
• Present HIV/AIDS information in a factual, age, and education appropriate level of understanding
• Researching and including accurate, current, and updated information

Required Qualifications

Qualifications

-Experience

-Skills

-Qualities or attitudes

• A good understanding of HIV/AIDS
• Comfortable speaking in front of large groups
• Ability to liaison with others
• Reliable and professional
• Personal “Lived Experience” an asset, but not essential.
• Second language (Mandarin or Cantonese) not required but would be an asset

Time Commitment

• Approx. 20 hours per month

Benefits

• After successful completion of this role, may be eligible for other positions
• A sense of pride and accomplishment in working with youth to assist in a better understanding and reduce the stigma of HIV/AIDS.
• Remuneration discussed in interview

Orientation/Training

• HIV 101 workshop providing information on HIV/AIDS
• Specific orientation designed for the role of HIV101 Presenter

Challenges of the Position

• A keen and observant ability to appropriately handle unexpected situations with patience and understanding
• Confidence and age appropriate behaviour when interacting with youth

Boundaries of the Position

• Respect for each individual student and school staff
• Respect for differing views, including difficult and confrontation ones
• Respectful and appropriate level of behaviour and understanding when interacting with youth

Supervision

• Primarily unsupervised presentation
• Regular (weekly/monthly) check-ins with Administrative Staff and Board of Directors

Evaluation

• To-way evaluations at 5, 10, and 15 presentations
• Debrief with Office Manager
• Additional evaluations may be performed at the Presenter’s or the Supervisor’s request

Special Resources or Policies

• Signed confidentiality agreement
• Other appropriate documents and policies as they are developed

Success Measures

• Number of presentations per month
• Number of participants
• Required completed evaluation forms per presentation
• Additional feedback from host

Screening Measures

• Application
• Interview
• Criminal record check (the presence of a criminal record does not necessarily preclude selection)

Risk Assessment

• Confidence and comfortability in being a visible representative for the HIV/AIDS community.

How to Apply

Please apply directly through this website or email CV and cover letter to our office:

• admin@heartofrichmond.com

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