Description

WORK DESCRIPTION:

Provides individual services to adult, substance-using patients by following evidence-based practices; assists patients in linking to recovery support services, health care and other wraparound supports; and develops individual Service Plans that help patients enhance self-efficacy, maintain engagement in medical care, maintain medication adherence, and reduce HIV risk and transmission behaviors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Carries caseload of HIV positive or at-risk patients at Haymarket Center

• Assist patient in receiving support services such as healthcare, housing, and public benefits, HIV and hepatitis treatment, and PrEP/PEP services

• Communicate with medical staff when screenings or tests indicate high risk of HIV, HCV, or other infectious disease

• Provide education about risks, symptoms, preventive practices, and resources related to HIV, HCV, and other infectious disease

• Provide linkage-to-care activities for HIV, HCV, and other infectious diseases

• Maintain advocate position for patient

• Complete documentation and reports in Electronic Care Record in a timely manner

• Facilitate didactic and therapeutic groups when required

• Develop appropriate community resources such as case management, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, food, housing, and public benefits among others

• Provide education and support for engagement in medical care, medication adherence, and HIV risk reduction techniques.

• Support patient through navigation of health care

• Collaborate with other service providers to create network of providers to ensure patient linkage to services and recruit participants for Haymarket Center programs and service

• Attend programmatic meetings, trainings, and supervisions

• Follow agency regulations regarding vehicle use

• Other duties as required for effective teamwork or as assigned by the Project Coordinator

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

A Bachelors degree in Public Health or health related field preferred.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Knowledge of HIV, Hepatitis C, STIs, PrEP, and Hepatitis C highly preferred;

Experience working in a similiar role;

Experience working with targeted population mandatory;

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Polish)

Proficiency in reading and writing required;

Able to work effectively on a team required;

General computer literacy is mandatory;

Previous experience working with an EHR highly preferred;

Understanding of HIPPAA, 42CFR, AIDS Confidentiality Act required;

Must maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and eligibility for agency insurance coverage required.