| Location: Hyde Park Campus Job Description: - Provides patient-centered resource counseling and advocacy to Care2Prevent clients. Conducts initial assessments/reassessments of basic needs, psychosocial needs, medical needs, and identifies linkages and referrals as appropriate to client needs.
- Provides one-on-one support, referrals to psychosocial support services, addresses health insurance coverage needs, assists with and/or arranges transportation, food and housing, and other resources as needed.
- Maintains client privacy and confidentially in compliance with HIPAA guidelines as well as policies outlined by the Care2Prevent program, the university, and funding agencies.
- Maintains detailed client files including case notes, referral requests, and other reporting documentation as required by the Care2Prevent program, the university, and funding agencies.
- Maintains regular contact with clients to support adherence to care and performs home visits as appropriate (up to 20% local travel).
- Occasional evening hours may be required.
- Screens and assesses individuals and/or families to determine education and counseling needs. Counsels individuals and/or families on the basic principles of health education.
- Supports individual and community health by contributing to the building and maintaining working relationships with those in public health care. Serves as an educational resource and patient advocate.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred Qualifications Education: - Bachelorâ™s degree
- Masterâ™s degree in a human services field
Experience: - 1-2 years of related social service experience preferred; 3 years or more a plus
Preferred Competencies - Sensitivity to and understanding of issues concerning HIV
- Experience working with LGBTQ+ and minority populations
- Detail-oriented with the ability to act as a liaison between clients and service providers
- Functional knowledge of computers in order to enter client data into web-based reporting system
- Attention to detail and ability to prioritize independently
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, problem-solve, reason and communicate effectively in both verbal and written form
- Ability to handle high pressure situations
- Comfortable with frequent communication via phone and e-mail
- High level of proficiency with time management
Working Conditions - Indirect patient contact
- Clinical care setting
- Irregular work schedule
- Office environment
- Ability to work in a high-stress environment
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