Linkage to Care Specialist

About the role

A Linkage to Care Specialist contributes to AHF by acting as a friendly, helpful resource to clients and community partners. For clients who are newly diagnosed with HIV and/ or are not currently in care, Linkage can answer any questions regarding living with HIV and disclosure of status, facilitate entrance into medical care, accompany clients to their first few appointments, make referrals to complementary services, and offer HIV testing to partners and friends among other things. A Linkage to Care Specialist enhances the reputation of AHF by linking individuals to care and providing compassionate and non judgemental customer service. Linkage Specialists enable AHF to be of service to the community by providing support to individuals at a critical and potentially overwhelming moment. As a part of their work with the community organizations, Linkage builds and fosters relationships with agencies that offer support services, as well as those groups whose clients would benefit from AHF services. You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives. To be successful as a Linkage to Care Specialist it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind