Early Intervention Program Specialist I (Bilingual Spanish)

Statement of Purpose:  

The Early Intervention Specialist 1 is an entry-level position for CAN Community Health’s Education & Prevention Team that focuses on providing service to increase HIV patients’ awareness of their HIV status and facilitating access to the HIV care system. This position reports directly to the HIV Prevention Program Manager. 

Primary Tasks:

1. Facilitates methods of HIV/STI testing pre/post-test counseling referral services and provides health literacy and education to all clients/patients in both clinic and community-based settings.
2. Provides linkage to care as bridge to medical care, medication access, and treatment adherence to all clients and patients. 
3. Provides follow up care to ensure complete and sustained entry into care by providing clients with assistance to overcome barriers to care.  
4. Accurately documents the provision of testing in the electronic medical record and within the appropriate EIS Tracking System. 
5. Collaborates with other disciplines internally and externally to coordinate client/patient services and community needs. 
6. Conducts assessment of clients’ psychosocial needs to create care system referral services for individuals. 
7. Follow up with referrals, verification of outcomes with internal and external partners.  
8. Initiates and addresses health literacy regarding HIV care to clients in order to enhance treatment compliance.  
9. Promotes and practices CAN Community Health Inc.'s mission and values and follows its policies and procedures. 

Secondary Tasks:

1. Serves as a representative of CAN Community Health during community-based outreach events. Conducts tabling and provides health education and testing as appropriate. 
2. Participates in professional training and education to advance skills/knowledge of HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis C. Maintains required certifications for the provision of services including but not limited to testing, as required by state/local health department. 
3. Ensures client confidentiality 100% of the time by conforming to HIPAA laws and CAN Community Health Policies and Procedures. 
4. Supports CAN Community Health’s efforts to develop new partnerships and partnership agreements in assigned region/territory. 
5. Represents CAN Community Health at local, state, and national conferences and meetings, as deemed necessary. 
6. Prepares HIV home test kits for distribution and utilizes the chatbot system to provide HIPAA compliant support to clients participating in the tele-testing program. 
7. Participates in special projects and initiatives as assigned. 
8. Accurately documents and maintains records as related to grant efforts, including but not limited to time spent. 
9. Conducts data input for grant information for internal and external reports, in relation to morbidity reporting, harm reduction efforts, and other applied projects.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

1. Ability to apply principles of health promotion and disease prevention.
2. Ability to accurately coordinate several tasks at one time.
3. Able to work autonomously and self-motivated.
4. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.
5. Knowledge of community health services and agencies.
6. Working knowledge Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Word.
7. Demonstrates appropriate organizational skills.
8. Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
9. Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
10. Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA compliance.
11. Ability to meet deadlines in timely manner 
12. Knowledge of CDC effective behavioral interventions and motivational interviewing.

Education/Professional

• High School Diploma, and or Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred 
• Minimum 1-year of experience in HIV programmatic experience and/or health care program development. Relevant college-level coursework may be a substitute.  

CAN Required Trainings:

General Orientation HIV/AIDS Violence in the Workplace

Sexual Harassment HIPAA Health Stream Courses (as assigned)

Physical Requirements:

1. Neat professional appearance
2. Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
3. Requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, visual and auditory acuity.

Machines/Equipment & Tools Used:

1. Computer Equipment
2. Multi-line Telephone
3. Fax & Other Business Machines / Technology
4. Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle

Other Duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

Responsible To: HIV Prevention/Program Manager

CAN Community Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.