Linkage Specialist

3 months ago


West Palm Beach, United States FoundCare Inc Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

PRIMARY PURPOSE:

Coordinate and deliver activities related to HIV Prevention and Linkage in a caring and compassionate manner. Activities include, but are not limited to, providing assessment, referral, linkage, and support services to clients living with HIV; assisting individuals in enrolling in health insurance programs; counseling, and linkage services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Medical Care Linkage: Link individuals living with HIV to medical and supportive services

Complete Notice of Eligibility for individuals living with HIV and manage a portfolio of case assignments

Document all care provided, directly or indirectly by others (i.e. referrals, services, consults, etc.)

Maintain detailed case documentation as well as updates, evaluations, outcomes, reassessments, revisions or changes in plan with regard to agency standards of care and procedures

Coordinate and follow up in regard to client’s medical treatment through ongoing assessment and reassessment

Help clients achieve viral suppression, wellness and autonomy

Health Literacy: Provide educational sessions on HIV, STD, and another program

activities to community members, community professionals, and other agencies

Outreach Services: Conduct community street outreach for targeted Palm Beach

County communities and establish/maintain partnerships between FoundCare and

community partners

Maintain current knowledge of HIV/STD prevention and risk reduction strategies

Comply with all of FoundCare’s policies and procedures

Maintain HIPPA compliance

Maintain client and familial confidentiality

Attend FoundCare meetings and other meetings in the community, as assigned

Maintain familiarity with local community resources

Assist with agency fundraising activities as requested, including promoting events,

selling tickets, soliciting donations and other tasks to support events

Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of Social Work

Ability to communicate effectively with others, with or without the use of an interpreter

Ability to communicate effectively, in writing, using the English language, with or without

the use of auxiliary aids or services

Ability to review, understand, and apply concepts presented in training programs,

conferences, and/or professional literature

Ability to work flexible hours as needed

Ability to type a minimum of 30 words per minute

Basic computer proficiency skills, including proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft

Word, and Microsoft Excel

Ability to educate individuals on safe sex practices which includes but not limited to,

exposure to explicit language, explicit printed material, and descriptions of explicit

sexual activities as part of the agency’s mission in the prevention and transmission of

the HIV

Clear understanding that FoundCare program and related agencies provide information

on educating individuals about safer sex practices which could include, but are not

limited to, exposure to explicit language, explicit printed material, and descriptions of

explicit sexual activities, as part of the agency’s mission in the prevention and

transmission of HIV

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Ability to endure short, intermittent, and/or long periods of sitting and/or standing in

performance of job duties

Transport self to other FoundCare departments, conference rooms, and on occasion, to

off-site FoundCare locations to accomplish job responsibilities, attend meetings,

workshops, seminars, etc.

Accomplish job duties using various types of equipment/supplies furnished by

FoundCare e.g. pens, pencils, calculator, computer keyboard, telephone, etc.

Ability to lift and carry objects weighing 25 pounds or less over periods of 100 yards

Ability to move and stack Prevention Department materials and supplies in storage area,

including lifting materials and placing on shelves at levels 5’ 6” and lower

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate degree in Social Services/Education/Health Care related field and/or High

School Diploma/GED and two years recent experience in an applicable area of practice

(Medical, home care, chemical dependency, family services, mental health, sexual

health, or HIV/AIDS)

Cultural sensitivity to diverse populations including the diversity of those living with HIV

and/or at increased risk for HIV

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Valid driver’s license, automobile insurance and a reliable automobile

PC proficient

Knowledge of community service organizations serving persons living with HIV and them

families

OTHER PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Completion of HIV 104 and HIV/AIDS 500 & 501

Experience providing HIV prevention and linkage services

Bilingual (Spanish or Creole)



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