Community Health Worker/RAP en ANTHONY L JORDAN HEALTH CORPORATION

Description

 JOB PURPOSE: To provide linkage and retention of patients in HIV primary care, identify patients lost to care, and develop a comprehensive approach to assessing and assisting patients at risk for non-compliance, non-retention, and non-adherence to HIV care and treatment. Additionally, this position will focus on expanding the PrEP Program through providing patient education, engagement, navigation, retention, and adherence counseling services.

Requirements

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 

· B.A. or B.S. in Psychology, Social work, Counseling, Substance abuse counseling, Sociology, Community health, or Public Health; or at least two years of experience in the field of HIV/AIDS.

· One year of experience providing health education or case management, and familiar with psychiatric disorders, substance abuse, and cognitive impairments.

· Fluent in English and Spanish.

· Valid NYS driver’s license.

· Experience in health treatment: treatment plan, program implementation, and or direct delivery of health services.

· Ability to deliver health education services and coaching.

· Effective communication and documentation skills.

· This position requires some expertise in Medicaid, Medicare, and ADAP insurance programs.

· Sensitive to confidential information and HIPAA regulations.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: 

· Strong writing and computer skills

· Possess and utilize effective verbal and written communication

· Ability to be self-motivated, work independently, and work as a team member

· Ability to represent the agency in a professional manner within the community

· Skills and competence to establish supportive, trusting relationships with people living with HIV/AIDS and respect for client rights and personal preferences are essential