HIV/AIDS Health & Risk Reduction Specialist Bilingual: Spanish & English

Primary Tasks/Responsibilities

• Assessment of service needs and barriers to treatment adherence
• Development of a comprehensive, individualized service plan to address the barriers
• Cordination of services required to implement the plan and attain adherence
• Client monitoring to assess the efficacy of the plan
• Periodic re-evaluation and adaptation of the plan as necessary
• Implement the program’s group education curriculum about HIV/AIDS, adherence and issues related to the disease
• Develop mechanisms to identify individuals who are minorities and non-adherent with the medical treatment
• Aid client in creating treatment plan goals to ensure medical and medication adherence
• Arrange linkage to medical case management and other services for clients
• Work collaboratively with medical providers, other community partners, members of client’s treatment team, and other agency personnel to coordinate medical care
• Intensive monitoring of client’s health outcomes; tracking and charting lab results
• Accurate and complete documentation of activity through case notes, assessments and other forms
• Advocate for appropriate services for client based on need and assessment
• Foster client independence though informing clients about systems of care and teaching the client to navigate these systems whenever possible
• Conduct visits with clients in varying settings including in the community, medical offices, and the client’s home
• Trainings and outreach in the community as needed

Education/Professional

• Bachelor’s degree in the human services/health related field OR comparable years of qualifying experience, (experience in education and HIV prevention activities preferred)
• Minimum of one year work experience within a social service setting or equivalent

Knowledge, Skills And Competencies Required

• Must be able to communicate proficiently in English and possess working knowledge of HIV/AIDS
• Fluency in Spanish is required
• Awareness and sensitivity to cultural differences, varying sexual orientations, and psychosocial issues concerning the AIDS pandemic
• Must be able to understand and use word processing and basic computer software programs
• Ability to recognize and adhere to professional boundaries and standards
• Ability to make decisions based on good judgment
• Flexibility to adapt to changing environment
• Ability to use de-escalation techniques
• Ability to work independently in varying settings, specific to position, such as in the jails and off-site clinic