Early Intervention Specialist - HIV/AIDS $18 - $20/hour - South County Mental Health Center
Delray Beach, FL 33484
About the Job
Position Summary:
The HIV Early Intervention Specialist will provide HIV testing, outreach, education, and linkage to services both within HCCH and to/with other collaborative agencies. You will also provide patient care and case management services under the direct supervision of the (enter supervisor’s title).
Responsibilities:
Provide HIV and other testing, counseling, education, and referral services to patients of HCCH and to the general public through community events, outreach, and other collaborative agencies.
Provide prevention interventions, education, and resources relative to sexually transmitted infections within SCMHC and through community events, outreach, and off-site presentations.
Provide necessary support to physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, behavioral health (BH) providers, and support staff engaged in treating HIV patients at SCMHC.
Provide accurate HIV/AIDS (and other testing) data collection, tracking, and reporting within SCMHC and to required health agencies (Health Dept., CDC, HRSA, etc.)
Accurately record patient health history information and vital signs into electronic medical record (EMR) as directed.
Assist with procedures, referrals, and patient contacting as needed/required.
Educate clients regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments, and testing.
Schedule follow-up appointments for clients seen on day of service.
Obtain pertinent health information (Releases, consents, etc.)
Provides and arranges referrals to appropriate service providers within the agency and externally to ensure continuity of care and compliance to funding source requirements.
Advocates for the mission of the organization, promotes the vision and direction of the agency’s values, and delivers services with safety, respect, and effectiveness.
Follows all policies & procedures of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Must possess Florida Department of Health (Palm Beach County) HIV/AIDS 500/501 Certification
A minimum of one-year experience in a Human Services field providing outreach and supportive case management services to at-risk, indigent, and/or homeless population (advocacy, housing placement, etc.), preferably working with HIV population and/or population(s) at high risk for HIV infection.
Comfortable working with LGBTQ population and settings where LGTBQ population frequents.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively with populations that have experienced vulnerability, trauma, economic poverty, incarceration, substance use, development delays, serious mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, literacy issues, and/or other conditions or situations that have impacted housing stability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Propensity to be flexible and to multi-task.
Must be solution-focused and organized in achieving objectives with all service users.
Skilled at motivating and organizing oneself to complete tasks with service users, often in non-therapeutic environments.
Capacity to maintain confidentiality and follow all federal and state HIPAA laws and regulations.
Proficiency handling stress and a high pace of crisis intervention as well as follow protocols for safety and security.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including use of phones, in-person assistance, computers, fax, and other office machinery
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Experience with EHR (Electronic Health Record) documentation preferred.
The HIV Early Intervention Specialist will provide HIV testing, outreach, education, and linkage to services both within HCCH and to/with other collaborative agencies. You will also provide patient care and case management services under the direct supervision of the (enter supervisor’s title).
Responsibilities:
Provide HIV and other testing, counseling, education, and referral services to patients of HCCH and to the general public through community events, outreach, and other collaborative agencies.
Provide prevention interventions, education, and resources relative to sexually transmitted infections within SCMHC and through community events, outreach, and off-site presentations.
Provide necessary support to physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, behavioral health (BH) providers, and support staff engaged in treating HIV patients at SCMHC.
Provide accurate HIV/AIDS (and other testing) data collection, tracking, and reporting within SCMHC and to required health agencies (Health Dept., CDC, HRSA, etc.)
Accurately record patient health history information and vital signs into electronic medical record (EMR) as directed.
Assist with procedures, referrals, and patient contacting as needed/required.
Educate clients regarding diagnosis, medications, treatments, and testing.
Schedule follow-up appointments for clients seen on day of service.
Obtain pertinent health information (Releases, consents, etc.)
Provides and arranges referrals to appropriate service providers within the agency and externally to ensure continuity of care and compliance to funding source requirements.
Advocates for the mission of the organization, promotes the vision and direction of the agency’s values, and delivers services with safety, respect, and effectiveness.
Follows all policies & procedures of the organization.
Performs other duties as assigned
Requirements:
Must possess Florida Department of Health (Palm Beach County) HIV/AIDS 500/501 Certification
A minimum of one-year experience in a Human Services field providing outreach and supportive case management services to at-risk, indigent, and/or homeless population (advocacy, housing placement, etc.), preferably working with HIV population and/or population(s) at high risk for HIV infection.
Comfortable working with LGBTQ population and settings where LGTBQ population frequents.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Must be able to work effectively with populations that have experienced vulnerability, trauma, economic poverty, incarceration, substance use, development delays, serious mental illness, traumatic brain injuries, literacy issues, and/or other conditions or situations that have impacted housing stability.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Propensity to be flexible and to multi-task.
Must be solution-focused and organized in achieving objectives with all service users.
Skilled at motivating and organizing oneself to complete tasks with service users, often in non-therapeutic environments.
Capacity to maintain confidentiality and follow all federal and state HIPAA laws and regulations.
Proficiency handling stress and a high pace of crisis intervention as well as follow protocols for safety and security.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including use of phones, in-person assistance, computers, fax, and other office machinery
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
Experience with EHR (Electronic Health Record) documentation preferred.
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