Core Competencies for Saint Louis Effort for AIDS: We invest in hiring and retaining people with core competencies that support a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.  Applying a strengths-based leadership model, we have identified several characteristics that relate to personal and professional success.  While each position requires unique skills, attributes and attitudes, it is our goal to seek out individuals with the following personal and interpersonal skills that enrich and align with our underlying values.

▪ Consistently create a positive and/or constructive tone in verbal and written communications;
facilitate the flow of information in a timely and respectful manner.
▪ Are skilled at relating to others; are approachable and able to put others at ease.
▪ Genuinely care about people; demonstrate empathy.
▪ Are respectful of differences and able to manage diverse relationships.
▪ Are focused on our clients and stakeholders.
▪ Act with honor and character; adhere to EFA’s core values; build integrity and trust in themselves and others.
▪ Are open, receptive and learn from mistakes.
▪ Demonstrate professional composure and can handle stress effectively.
▪ Are flexible; are personally committed to and actively work to continuously improve themselves, in part by knowing their personal strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and limits.
▪ Can maintain a conscious balance between work and personal life; can attend to both.