PEER EDUCATOR

POSITION PURPOSE: 

Maintain an active caseload of clients who need case management and supportive counseling on an ongoing basis.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS / QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience:    
High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Knowledge of HIV transmission and prevention.
    
Licensure / Certification:    
Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association.
    
Skills / Ability:    
Verbal and written fluency in English. Creole and Spanish desirable. Person living with HIV/AIDS.


POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES (THIS IS A NON-EXEMPT POSITION)

Maintains an active caseload of clients who need case management and supportive counseling on an ongoing basis.

Implements ongoing monitoring of clients’ needs, and evaluation of services.

Exercise and promotes a functional referral system with all departments within CHI system to ensure quality care.

Coordinates with various external resources to provide services for patients as needed.

Maintains records of services provided to clients and completes records for funding programs, assists in gathering and completes records for funding programs, assist in gathering and compiling information for internal and external reports.

Participates in patient/community education (internal and external) and home visits when necessary.

Communicates to supervisor/appropriate staff pertinent information.

Participates in Quality Assurance Program and continuing education as required.

Maintains all licenses and/or certificates as required for job.

Maintains 80% productivity monthly.

Reports to work on time and ready to work with minimal absenteeism.

Completes B&E (billing and encounter) forms within the same day of intervention.

Provides accurate and timely documentation in patient charts within 24 hrs of intervention.

Adheres to Confidentiality Policies and Procedures / HIPAA Regulations.

Performs other duties as assigned.