Bilingual Patient Advocate (Spanish & English)

Texas Health Action•San Antonio, TX

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Texas Health Action (THA) is a community-informed non-profit organization dedicated to providing access to culturally affirming, quality health services in a safe and supportive environment, with an expertise in serving LGBTQIA+ people and those impacted by HIV. THA's programs include Kind Clinic, Waterloo Counseling Center, and TeleKind (telemedicine services). Texas Health Action is seeking a Bilingual Patient Advocate (Spanish & English) to serve our Kind Clinic location in San Antonio. Advocates are responsible for optimizing the patient experience, helping them navigate the complex healthcare system — from insurance coverage to linkage to medical and supportive social services. Patient Advocates meet one-on-one with patients helping them understand their options for care. Candidates who are members of populations that are disproportionately affected by HIV (including transgender/nonbinary candidates, Black/African-American candidates, candidates affected by incarceration, or candidates who are living with HIV) are especially encouraged to apply.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
2+ years of full-time work/volunteer experience in serving diverse populations, including LGBTQIA communities and communities of color (4+ years of part-time work/volunteer experience may be considered in lieu of 2+ years of full-time work/volunteer experience)
Demonstrated experience taking initiative and exercising independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving
Proficient using computer software applications, such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel
Strong written and verbal communication abilities
Bilingual in English and Spanish; offer contingent on language skills evaluation

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree related to a human services field, such as social work, psychology, counseling or public health. Two year degrees with licensure and/or four years of relevant work experience will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree
1+ year(s) of experience working in HIV prevention and/or serving people living with HIV
Knowledge of insurance navigation
Familiarity and experience using a trauma-informed approach to working with individuals
Experience and comfort in issues related to substance use, harm reduction, homelessness, mental health, and LGBTQIA communities
Ability to work harmoniously with diverse groups of individuals
Experience working with an ethnically, culturally and racially diverse work staff
Ability to deal effectively with stress relating to the changing organizational, personnel, and healthcare environment
Ability to perform phlebotomy or a willingness to be trained in phlebotomy
All of the above alongside a sense of humor and passion for our mission will ensure you the superstar status you probably deserve

Responsibilities

Support status-neutral engagement activities that involve access to HIV biomedical interventions for prevention and care services
Provide direct care to individuals wishing to engage in services including, but not limited to: conducting intake and assessments for PrEP/PEP and/or gender-affirming care, brief individual and group interventions sessions, providing sexual health education and counseling, insurance/benefits navigation, community engagement and outreach, and appointment scheduling
Identify and address psychosocial barriers to accessing care and facilitates linkage to supportive services and relevant programs
Monitor issues affecting client access, adherence, and/or retention in care
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of internal and external resources to ensure continuum of care obtained and ameliorates any barriers to services
Collect and analyze data to identify program progress and effectively manages clinic operations by utilizing quality improvement tools
Act as a liaison between local agencies with the functions and operations of the program
Interpret program guidelines, and other policies and procedures for operations
Participate in program quality improvement and assist in making required adjustments and promotes program innovation helping to establish and implement goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and systems for the clinic
Maintain a system of confidentiality according to the clinic’s policies and procedures and HIPAA compliance
Perform related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required
Language translation is required