* Baton Rouge, LA, USA

* Full Time

*401k, Twelve Paid Holidays, Vision Insurance, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Short and Long term insurance, Critical Illness Insurance, PTO*

SALARY RANGE: $12.09 - 17.90/HR.

- **SUMMARY:**

Provide peer support to individuals living with HIV/AIDS and their families to promote increased client involvement in their medical care.

- **PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- Meet with newly diagnosed and out of care clients to provide peer support.

- Provide follow up to new clients once they have been assigned a case manager.

- Assist clients in navigating the HIV system of care.

- Conduct ongoing contact with clients, including phone and face-to-face visits with clients.

- Maintain and submit required documentation.

- Maintain confidentiality and ethical practices at all times.

- Promote and foster a welcoming and patient - centered environment.

- Seek out and provide recommendations on how to improve the program.

- Work collaboratively with staff to plan and implement client-centered supports.

- Participate in all appropriate meetings, including community meetings on client's behalf.

- Promote medical and treatment adherence and increased involvement with self-care by accompanying clients on medical appointments.

- Encourage community involvement.

- Participate in community outreach activities.

- Follow all guidelines & procedures related to time and attendance management (clocking in & out, reviewing timecard, requesting edit sheets, etc).

- Report any significant concerns to supervisor.

- Maintain training requirements and provide to HR for record retention.

- Knowledge and understanding of Employee Handbook.

- Provide an effective communication link between billing staff and providers.

- Works professionally as a team member in conjunction with other department employees and center.

- Must be willing to travel within Region 2 Service Area.

- Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

- **REQUIREMENTS:**

- High School diploma or equivalent preferred.

- Must be a previous or current client of Ryan White or eligible for Ryan White services and be willing to share HIV status and life experiences with clients.

- Good writing, verbal and time management skills a plus.

- Must be proficient in the use of computers and computer systems.

- **SUPERVISES:**

None.

- **Physical Requirements:**

- Visual acuity - always

- Hand - eye coordination - always

- Work is primarily sedentary. Large amounts of time may be spent using a PC and MIS application.

- May climb stairs in various office settings.

- Lifting, Pushing, Pulling - sometimes up to 50lbs.

- Stooping, Bending, Sitting - sometimes

- Walking- frequent; short distances

- **WORK ENVIRONMENT:**

- Indoor, environmentally controlled; some outdoor weather element exposure

- Exposure to disease or infections

- No vibrations

- Exposure to artificial and/or natural light

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