POSITION SUMMARY:

Primary responsibility to seek out HIV-infected clients who may be lost to follow-up and individuals who are not in care. In addition, provide targeted outreach to individuals and groups in the community related to HIV care and treatment services and other programs available at MHSI.

POSITION-SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Locate clients lost to follow-up through referrals from MD, RNCM, and SSCM. Assist clients in re-entering care by bringing them into the clinic. Assist client with making appropriate contacts i.e. Nurse or Social Service Case Manager.
• Distribute HIV education/ prevention materials i.e. pamphlets, brochures, and condoms at community events health fairs, etc. as appropriate
• Educate community groups as assigned about Basic HIV information (i.e. transmission and prevention practices)
• Submit a daily detailed report of activities with objective and relative data.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of outreach referrals.
• Work collaboratively with EIP program staff by following up with appropriate EIP staff related to client referrals.
• Participate in continuing education activities as deemed appropriate.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Education: Four Year College Degree in Human Service or related fields.

Experience: 3-5 years community outreach experience preferred.

Expertise: Must be comfortable working with individuals from diverse populations and lifestyles. Basic working knowledge of HIV is preferred. Knowledge of community-based agencies and activities. Local travel is required. Must have a reliable insured vehicle. Must be non-judgmental and be able to treat all patients with dignity and respect in a professional and courteous manner.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
As MHSI is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC), we fall under the U.S. Supreme Court decision to allow the (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) COVID vaccine mandate to go into effect. This mandate requires the COVID vaccine at their sites.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Community Health: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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