JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for providing quality services to high-need individuals living with HIV, ensuring that quality care outcomes are achieved, treatment adherence, documentation, and performing related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts intakes and assessments on new and existing persons served according to program requirements, i.e., meet quota according to guidelines.
• Develop and implement individual service plans to ensure persons served are receiving quality services according to the service plan.
• Monitor and follow up on current immunological parameters and appointment adherence.
• Conduct regular activities with clients that entail treatment adherence/disease progression, nutrition health, oral health, liver health, PREP access, health education, and HIV disease transmission risk reduction.
• Meet in secure, comfortable meeting places outside the office.
• Completes reports and documentation as VOASELA, Inc. and regulatory agencies/funding sources require.
• Prepares accurate and timely documentation for billing of services.
• Keeps supervisory staff apprised of service gaps and assists in efforts to provide needed services.
• Participates in program-related training, as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Non-essential)

• Adhere to the designated dress code as stipulated for the specific role.

SUPERVISORY DUTIES:

• None

KEY CONTACTS

• None

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

This position requires knowledge, skills and abilities equivalent to:

• Must possess an active license as a Licensed Practical Nurse in the State of Louisiana
• Case management experience and working in a community setting is a plus
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills. 
• Must have demonstrated a willingness to be responsive to the needs of the target population and the ability to function as part of a team; can handle a flexible work environment; have strong decision-making skills.

Must have:

• Current driver’s license issued by state of residence
• Current Vehicle Inspection decal
• Current vehicle insurance
• Current vehicle registration in state of residence
• Satisfactory Motor Vehicle Report
• It requires the incumbent to have a valid Louisiana Driver’s license and be insurable under the VOA/GNO, Inc.’s vehicle insurance.  Must be able to pass a criminal history investigation, and be able to obtain Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation, First Aid certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: 

The employee's work is performed at various locations where consumer services are provided.  Employee must be able to handle the demands of extensive driving throughout the five parish service areas.