Outreach Worker; Hip

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Active - Part Time Service Worker, Miami, FL, US

Salary Range: $15.00 To $19.50 Hourly

To identify clients lost to HIV care, help to overcome barriers and gain access to HIV treatment. To outreach into the hard to reach communities and identify potential HIV+ clients. Determines client s needs and coordinates primary care appointments and follow-ups. Develops a working relationship with clinics, hospitals, community health centers, community social services centers, and case managers as a source of referrals for patients who may be lost to care at these locations.

High School graduate or GED equivalent. Prefer an AA degree. Minimum of six months outreach experience preferred. Familiar with the Homestead, Naranja, Goulds, Richmond Heights and Perrine geographic area and those in the community.

Maintain current CPR certification from the American Heart Association. Must have an active Florida Driver s License. HIV/AIDS 501 Certification desired.

Must have reliable transportation, good communication, writing, and interpersonal skills. Must be multi-lingual and multi-cultural.

• To find clients lost to HIV care, help to overcome barriers and gain access to HIV treatment.
• To outreach into the hard to reach communities and identify potential HIV+ clients. Assist HIV-positive clients gain access to prevention case management, medical care, etc.
• Develops a working relationship with the various clinics at hospitals, community health centers, community social centers and case managers as a source of referrals for patients who may be lost to care at these locations.
• Make every effort to re-enroll these individuals into the HIP program and follow up as needed.
• Outreach Worker must monitor client’s adherence to appointments and treatment.
• Refer individuals to HIV providers and follow up on outcome of referrals.
• Participate in any other functions to meet the goals of this activity.
• Outreach Worker must collaborate with other caregivers (e.g., prevention case manager, medical care provider, nutritionist, prescription drugs provider) to ensure that the client receives coordinated, interdisciplinary support for adherence and assistance in meeting treatment objectives.