OUTREACH WORKER (HIP)

Job Summary:

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 the various clinics and 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.

Qualifications:

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 Drivers License. HIV/AIDS 501 Certification desired.

Must have reliable transportation, good communication, writing, and inter-personal skills. Must be multi-lingual and multi-culture.

Key Responsibilities:

• 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 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 (i.e. prevention case manager, medical care provider, Nutritionist, prescription drugs provider, etc.) to ensure that the client receives coordinated, interdisciplinary support for adherence and assistance in meeting treatment objectives.