HIV Outreach Worker

Description

Imperial Beach Community Clinic will promote a healthy community by providing quality health care and resources, with a focus on the underserved. We fulfill this mission by providing a medical home to the underserved populations, thereby improving access to primary health care for residents of South Bay. We strive to employ highly skilled professionals committed to providing quality healthcare services and addressing current health needs. We serve the community with compassion and respect while maintaining confidentiality. 

HIV Outreach Worker Job Description

I. GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the HIV Program Manager, The HIV Outreach Worker works closely with the HIV Services Department to ensure the development and expansion of the PrEP patient navigation and adherence-counseling program at IBCC. The HIV Outreach Worker will work directly with patients in the community, as well as internally at IBCC to encourage access to and coverage for PrEP medications. The HIV Outreach Worker will ensure that participating clients receive relevant HIV/STI-related education and services, sexual health information, and navigation to health insurance if eligible. The HIV Outreach Worker will also help with testing, outreach, and care coordination.

II. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs assessment, plan creation and assisting patients to ensure access to medication and adherence to treatment plan, as well as risk reduction planning
• Assist with off-site testing program and assist with an onsite testing program
• Assist with the Medication Assistance Program for program patients
• Provide support and guidance to all referrals seeking linkage to PrEP, PEP, STI testing and other medical providers.
• Introduce prevention services ensuring access, follow up, and adherence to PrEP, etc., including supportive services that can enhance harm reduction, behavior change, and maintenance
• Assist clients as they move through the service delivery system, including follow-up with patient that have fallen out of service
• Navigate patients through the necessary steps to acquire insurance, as needed, including application assistance
• Advocate and act as a liaison between the patient and all relevant professionals through the PrEP program that includes prevention, testing, and appropriate treatment that is patient centric
• Educate clients and others about the HIV disease process and prevention
• Assist with the elimination of barriers, including but not limited to financial and transportation barriers
• Collect and report data on program activities
• Stay informed about current HIV/AIDS trends, prevention efforts and strategies
• Ability to interact successfully with diverse populations
• Maintain highest level of client confidentiality; follow HIPAA regulations
• Attend team meetings and training programs
• Perform other duties as assigned

III. QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years work experience working in HIV/STI prevent or other community health programs
• Certified in HIV/STD testing or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire
• Knowledge of local community/ socially connected to the communities of Imperial Beach and South San Diego.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both English and Spanish preferred.
• Cultural competency.
• Ability to maintain accurate and complete written logs of all activities.
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Ability to travel to scheduled events as required
• Ability to work independently and work collaboratively in a team
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Ability to work independently.
• Comfortable speaking to groups and meeting new people
• Able to professionally represent oneself and Imperial Beach Health Center.
• IBHC emphasizes a team-based approach to support each member to provide patient-centered care for the population we serve.