CHI Linkage Specialist

Description

HVCS a Division of Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a CHI Linkage Specialist to join our growing team in Newburgh, NY.

Position Title: Corrections Health Initiative (CHI) Linkage

Department: Community Education & Prevention

Rate of Pay/Salary: $29.68 per hour

Work Location(s): Newburgh / Poughkeepsie

Status: Full Time, Non Exempt

General Purpose:

The CHI Linkage Specialist is responsible for day-to-day operations of the CHI Program and for providing Linkage & Navigation, and ARTAS services to incarcerated individuals living with HIV and/or HCV within four correctional facilities (Wallkill, Shawangunk, Green Haven, and Fishkill) within NYS DOCCS Green Haven HUB.

Key Competencies: 

• Develop and implement Linkage & Navigation services to all incarcerated individuals living with HIV/HCV. 
• Conduct ARTAS with those not linked to NYS DOCCS medical care to connect them to medical services.
• Complete documentation in a clear and comprehensive manner which follows agency standards and requirements.
• Maintain working relationship with NYS DOCCS staff and follows rules set forth by NYS DOCCS.

Description of Duties:

• Provide Linkage & Navigation services to all incarcerated individuals living with HIV and/or HCV within NYS DOCCS Green Haven HUB.
• Provide appropriate service linkages to all clients.
• Maintain positive working relationship with SURN and all Nurse Administrators within the four correctional facilities.
• Provide ARTAS to all incarcerated individuals living with HIV and/or HCV not linked to NYS DOCCS medical care per program standards.
• Develop and maintain resource networks for service coordination.
• Engage in weekly supervision with the Program Supervisor.
• Participate in department and program meetings. 
• Hold meetings with facility medical staff and to assess program needs and address concerns.
• Complete monthly reports and statistics in accordance with contractual requirements.
• Collect and enter data into the AIRS database
• Comply with all NYS DOCCS and facility rules and regulations and maintain working relationships with NYS correctional staff.
• Maintain extensive knowledge of HIV and HCV related information.
• Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings. 
• Be familiar with Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations. 
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Social Work, or related field; with 1 year of experience working with I/I population, knowledge of HIV/HCV; or 3-5 years experience in Education, Human Services, or related field; extensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS, experience in correctional systems. 
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.