Health Navigator- Health and Wellness

Provides individual services to adult, substance-using clients by following evidence-based practices; assists clients in linking to recovery support services, health care and other needed services; and develops individual Service Plans that help clients enhance self-efficacy, maintain engagement in medical care, and reduce HIV risk and transmission behaviors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Carries caseload of patients living with HIV at Haymarket Center
• Assist patient in receiving necessary support services such as medical care, housing, and public benefits
• Foster participation in recovery support services
• Develop and update initial patient service plan with patient input
• Maintain advocate position for patient through treatment episode and throughout housing in recovery home setting
• Complete all necessary documentation and reports in Electronic Care Record in a timely manner
• Facilitate didactic and therapeutic groups when required
• Develop appropriate community resources such as case management, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, food, housing, and public benefits among others
• Provide education and support for engagement in medical care, medication adherence, and HIV risk reduction techniques.
• Support client through navigation of health care
• Collaborate with other service providers to create network of providers to ensure client linkage to services and recruit participants for Haymarket Center programs and services
• Attend programmatic meetings, staffing, trainings, and supervisions
• Follow agency regulations regarding vehicle use
• Other duties as required for effective team work or as assigned by the Manager

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Bachelors degree in Social Services or health related field (Preferred).
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
• Knowledge about HIV, PrEP, Hepatitis C, diabetes, asthma, hypertension and other chronic medical conditions highly preferred. 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office program, spreadsheet management required.
• Experience working in a healthcare setting a plus.
• Previous case management experience beneficial.
• Certified as Case Manager by AIDS Foundation of Chicago preferred.
• Understanding of Medicaid and navigating health insurance is highly beneficial.
• Understanding of HIPPAA, 42 CFR, AIDS Confidentiality Act required.
• Knowledge of Electronic Health Record (ECR) preferred.
• Maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and eligibility for agency insurance coverage.