*** This Job Posting is for Community Health Awareness Group (CHAG)***
Location: Community Health Awareness Group -
Detroit, MI 48226
POSITION SUMMARY: Community Health Awareness Group (CHAG is the longest serving, minority operated, not-for-profit, community-based organization that has developed and implemented an alternative source of HIV education and information for the African-American community within the City of Detroit. CHAG, a pioneer in the use of the indigenous leaders' model, is seeking an Early Intervention Specialist to locate, arrange and coordinate services/resources to initiate newly diagnosed or reengage lost to care persons living with HIV. This position is part of a team of certified community health workers who are responsible for providing client support by navigating and collaborating with community partners to access resources to meet client needs.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
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Provide on-site and on-call program orientation to clients in a variety of settings such as Emergency Departments, Prevention Department Testing sites, Medical Clinics, etc.
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Determine client identified needs through a strength-based assessment and develop a care plan with the client.
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Establish and maintain up-to-date client records including demographics, proof of status, progress notes, signed consents, and follow up evaluation of care.
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Assist in medical insurance enrollment, scheduling medical appointments and attending with client as needed, reducing
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barriers to achieving medical care consistency and developing and maintaining a network referral system in the healthcare and social service community by becoming familiar with formal and informal services available to both clients/families, reporting new services or changes in established services, and identifying gaps in available community services.
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Discharge and connect client to follow-up services such as medical case management.
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Collect and submit data reports at designated intervals for program monitoring and evaluation.
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Input, document and maintain client level data in computer.
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Participate in multi-disciplinary case conferences, team and staff meetings.
JOB PREREQUISITES:
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Strong interpersonal skills and ability to be a team player and collaborate with clients, colleagues and community partners to come up with creative solutions to meet client and program needs.
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Exceptional organizational skills and Strong problem-solving skills
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Proficient in Microsoft Office or related software program and comfortable using social media platforms to engage clients.
EDUCATION:
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High School Diploma or equivalent required.
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Community Health Worker preferred; training offered.
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Bilingual Spanish Speaking preferred.
Preferred Qualification:
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Knowledge of HIV disease.
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3 years' experience working with persons living with HIV.
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Current Michigan driver's license, insurance, and reliable personal transportation.
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Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required.
Salary: $38,000 - $43,000/yr. (depending on experience & qualification)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Classification: Non-Exempt
Benefits:
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Health insurance, Dental insurance, and Vision insurance
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Paid time off (Holidays, Vacation, Personal, & Sick time)
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401a & 403b (Retirement plans)
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Short & Long-Term Disability
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Employee assistance program
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Group Life Insurance
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Various Voluntary Benefit Option
Application Deadline: July 25th, 2024
Please contact CHAG if you need assistance to upload resume or make application online.
** Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.**
** CHAG is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the Community Health Awareness Group. **
** CHAG positions are grant funded and are contingent upon the continued support of the funding throughout the duration of the assignment. **