Community Heath Worker - Two (2) Positions

To connect newly diagnosed or out of care individuals living with HIV to medical care and support services.<br /><br /><a href="https://www.olhsa.org/Portals/0/files/job-listings/Community%20Health%20Worker1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Full Job Description</a>

Pontiac, MI

OLHSA

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NonExempt/Union

$17.49 per hour (minimum)

Overview: To connect newly diagnosed or out of care individuals living with HIV to medical care and support services.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Perform outreach to identify People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and provide linkage to care and health education.</li> <li>Develop relationships with federally defined points of entry to market services and facilitate referrals.</li> <li>Participate in quality improvement initiatives for assigned programs.</li> <li>Provides health education and risk reduction counseling, information about available resources and services, and psychosocial support to clients as they access the continuum of care.</li> <li>Carry out all other duties as assigned by supervisor.</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>High School Diploma or equivalent required.</li> <li>Minimum one (1) year experience working with HIV populations preferred.</li> <li>Willing to be stationed and travel to clinics with clients in the 6 counties we service that are Oakland, Macomb, Wayne, St. Clair, Lapeer, and Monroe.</li> <li>Must obtain Michigan Community Health Worker certification within one year of hire.</li> <li>Computer literacy and comfort with various forms of data tracking software.</li> <li>Valid Michigan Driver&rsquo;s license; active insurance and reliable transportation to be used for work related travel required.</li> </ul> <br /><br /><strong>Hours &amp; Wage</strong> <br /><br />$17.49 per hour (minimum) <br />40 hours per week; 52 weeks per year <br />Two (2) openings