Social Worker

Job Duties And Responsibilities

Aid or guide ACE staff with complex case investigations and contact tracing.

Counsel HIV-diagnosed persons on HIV/AIDS test results, transmission risk, and partner notification.

Aid HIV-diagnosed persons with disclosure of their HIV status to their partner(s) and provide education on HIV PrEP/PEP.

Aid HIV-diagnosed persons with linkage to HIV clinical care.

Link HIV-negative partners to PrEP providers for evaluation, counseling, and treatment.

Identify barriers to care and connect clients to supportive services, mental/behavioral health, and substance misuse resources.

Educate clients on ongoing access to HIV prevention and ancillary services.

Promote the knowledge of New York State HIV-related laws and regulations among New York City providers.

Identify citywide and community resources, establish, and maintain linkages with community organizations and partners.

Collect data on HIV cases to fulfill surveillance and case investigation data requirements, including medical record review, patient, and provider interviews.

Participate in ACE case management cohort review meetings and provide input to assist with case and contact investigation.

Qualifications

• A Master's Degree in Social Work from an accredited school of social work.
• Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) or Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) license from the New York State Department of Education within one year of the date of appointment.
• Must be able to work alternative hours (evening and weekends).

Preferred Skills

• Patient interview, contact tracing/partner notification, medical record review, and community outreach experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Fluent English and either Spanish or French/Creole preferred.
• NYS Driver's License highly desirable.

Benefits

• A premium-free health insurance plan that saves employees over $10K annually.
• Additional health, fitness, and financial benefits may be available based on the position’s associated union/benefit fund.
• A public sector defined benefit pension plan with steady monthly payments in retirement.
• Tax-deferred savings program.
• A robust Worksite Wellness Program that offers resources and opportunities to keep you healthy while serving New Yorkers.

Commitment To Equity

The City of New York is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

The NYC Health Department is an inclusive equal opportunity employer committed to providing access and reasonable accommodation to all individuals.