Community Health Worker

Responsibilities

• Conducts rapid HIV testing and submits HIV Surveillance Case Report for positive cases
• Performs street outreach to help clients overcome barriers created by SDOH (social determinants of health) that have deteriorated due to the pandemic
• Conducts outreach to aid in the re-engagement of individuals at risk for HIV in the community
• Link individuals newly diagnosed with HIV to medical care within 30 days of diagnosis
• Provides services in a culturally competent manner
• Conducts initial intake and ongoing assessments, medication and treatment adherence assessments, and medical assessments to identify and reduce barriers
• Reduce barriers to care by guiding clients to and through health care systems that will increase client support
• Makes active referrals to Ryan White case management
• Aid in linkages to health insurance and transportation
• Provide health education and risk reduction counseling to the clients to support engagement in care
• Maintains client file, records all activity, and maintains appropriate documentation of eligibility
• Inputs all data into the client-level database
• Successfully complete required training
• SUBMIT MONTHLY/QUARTERLY/ANNUAL REPORTS ON PROGRAM/CUSTOMER ACTIVITIES IN A TIMELY FASHION
• ATTEND TEAM MEETINGS AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT PROGRAM MEETINGS AS SCHEDULED
• CONDUCTS PRESENTATIONS AND/OR EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS ON BEHALF OF CCHC
• MEET WITH CLIENTS AT OTHER AGENCY CLINIC LOCATIONS AS NECESSARY
• FOLLOW STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES AND ALL POLICIES
• PERFORMS OTHER DUTIES AS REQUIRED OR ASSIGNED
• WORK CLOSER WITH OTHER DEPARTMENTS TO ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH MAINTAINING RELATIONSHIPS WITH CARE PROVIDERS FOR FOLLOW-UP SCREENINGS AND TREATMENT AND SUPPORTING ADHERENCE TO PROGRAM FOLLOW-UP
• ASSIST PARTICIPANTS THROUGH PEER SUPPORT AND FREQUENT COMMUNICATION/FOLLOW-UP UTILIZING A HARM REDUCTION AND MOTIVATING INTERVIEW TECHNIQUES
• PARTICIPATE, AS NEEDED, IN CLINICAL/CUSTOMER HUDGES
• ASSIST IN WEEKLY STAFFING HUDGES TO PLAN COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES AND PROVIDE UPDATES

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED from an accredited school/program
• Must be a certified HIV/AIDS counselor or can complete training within 6 months of employment
• At least 2 years of experience working with individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS
• Must possess the ability to speak effectively before groups and actively engage the general public in outreach situations
• Experience serving the homeless, ex-offenders, and individuals living with HIV/AIDS and/or substance abuse population is preferred
• Must have computer literacy and data entry skills
• Strong organization and time management skills required and the ability to work independently
• Experience with community engagement and outreach activities
• Thorough knowledge of the assigned community and its residents, state social service agencies, and community resources
• Excellent communication skills, compassionate about assisting others, and committed to being a community ambassador
• Basic knowledge of health education, motivational strategies, and an empathetic manner working with the underserved is preferred
• Must communicate effectively both orally and written and experience with using computer software/platform
• Ability to remain professional at all times when communicating with patients, staff members, community partners, external agencies, etc.
• Ability to work as a member of a multi-disciplinary team
• Ability to work some evenings/weekends and must be flexible with hours to accommodate participant needs
• Reliable transportation is required and flexible hours

Benefits

• Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits
• Life Insurance (Provided by the company)