What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIV CASE WORKER - Outreach & Testing Services position at Siouxland Community Health Center?
Siouxland Community Health Center has an opening for:
HIV Case Worker
1 – Full-time
Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM with some evenings and rare weekends for events ( time will be flexed when this occurs).
Successful candidate must have solid experience & advanced knowledge of:
- Associate degree in social work, human service, or related field.
- 6 months experience in the field of HIV.
- Basic computer and data entry skills.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in health care and/or human service area.
- Knowledge in medical terminology.
- Knowledge of (socio-economic, culture and other) barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers on the patient’s and SCHC’s behalf.
- Must have ability to handle confidential information on a need-to-know basis as defined by SCHC
Successful candidate must be able to perform primary functions of position:
- Educate program clients in preventive health habits including harm reduction.
- Educate SCHC staff on HIV, HCV and STI programs, testing and patient advocacy.
- Educate community partners on HIV, HCV and STI programs, testing and advocacy
- Provide HIV, HCV and STI counseling, testing, and linkage to care for assigned counties.
- Provide HIV, HCV and STI testing in clinic and out in the community.
- Assist with social networking, program promotion and outreach for assigned counties.
- Assist with social media and marketing activities.
- Assess patients for social service, substance misuse and mental health needs and provide assistance and referrals.
- Coordinate support groups, schedules, locations and times.
- Other duties and projects as assigned.
SCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing an environment of opportunities to all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
SCHC participates in E-Verify.
Pre-employment drug screen, background check, and proof of required immunizations. Exemptions may be granted for religious or medical accommodations.
Education
Required- Associates or better
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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