Sr. Prevention Services Coordinator - ALABAMA REGIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Commit to and apply the Mission and Values of ARMS

Assist in the development of new screening workflows, policies and procedures, protocols, standard operating procedures, staff training materials and other relevant documents that guide care delivered within the HIV prevention program

Assist HIV Manager to oversee and maintained the HIV Program workplan

Develop and implement a community outreach/in-reach education/engagement plan for HIV, STD, hypertension and diabetes screening/ prevention services

Develop and implement a care coordination and linkage to care process to ensure patients receive needed care

In partnership with the outreach and mobile health unit teams, plan and coordinate local events for National HIV Testing Day (June) and World AIDS Day (December 1^st)

Increase PrEP awareness and knowledge and assist community members initiate PrEP

Work to build the trust and confidence of patients/persons to overcome fears or anxiety related to their health condition(s) or with navigating the health system

Utilize motivational interviewing techniques to assist patients in understanding their vulnerabilities for acquiring HIV and the use of PrEP as a practical HIV prevention tool

Provide patient and insurance navigation services and PrEP services (e.g. HIV screening, rapid access appointments, confirmatory blood testing) to patients/persons interested in starting PrEP

Work closely with ARMS providers, pharmacists and patient assistance programs to ensure patient prescriptions are filled in a timely manner

Work with patients initiating PrEP to assess needs/barriers, assist in the development of care plans and coordinate PrEP-related services through advocacy, support, and empowerment

Provide follow-up services with patients to ensure adherence to the prescribed therapy, and remain engaged in PrEP care (e.g., scheduling quarterly medical appointments)

Meet regularly with the ARMS HIV interdisciplinary team to discuss successes, challenges, and innovative approaches to address patient’s needs and to improve PrEP services

Perform required entry of patient level data and documentation of services, including HIV/STD results and referrals to enabling services, in the electronic health record/data system

Assist in the preparation of data and grant reports and power point presentations as needed

Assist in writing required internal and external program reports including QI reports

Develop announcements and marketing materials for specific programs in collaboration with program staff and ARMS Director of Outreach, Marketing, and Public Affairs

Assist HIV Manager oversee community health worker staff including the facilitation and provision of training and ongoing professional development

Attendance at required ARMS meetings and external meetings with other local providers.

Participate in annual trainings and updates regarding HIV medical services and HIV prevention services

Perform other duties as assigned

 EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

·        Bachelor's degree in social work, mental health or counseling required

·        Master's degree preferred

·        Two years of experience in facilitating HIV prevention and PrEP

·        Demonstrated commitment and experience working with racial minorities; LGBTQ+ adults and youth; and economically diverse populations

·        3 years of program coordination experience; community/public health in ambulatory care; case management, navigation, education or human services

·        3 years of motivational interviewing experience

·        Experience working with patients with other chronic and behavioral health needs

·        Specialized training or experience in HIV prevention interventions, PREP/PEP, and STIs, a plus