CCHIP INTEGRATED CARE SPECIALIST - BLUE ISLAND

Cook County•Chicago, IL

7h•$22 - $24•Onsite

About The Position

The CCHIP Integrated Care Specialist (Specialist) will conduct HIV Testing, outreach (HIV awareness/lost to care), recruitment, and linkage to care service providing enhanced care coordination services to persons living with/affected by HIV/AIDS. The Specialist will work closely with newly diagnosed and those vulnerable to HIV ensuring proper continuation and expansion of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) patient navigation and adherence counseling program at Cook County Health (CCH) Ambulatory & Community Health Network (ACHN) Clinics. The Specialist will promote program enrollment and the use of antiretroviral’s (ARV) for HIV treatment and prevention. The Specialist conducts retention/case finding activities, under supervision, to locate newly diagnosed and lost to care clients. The Specialist will work with a team of peer educators and staff who will assist with community outreach, HIV testing and health education onsite at ACHN locations and throughout eligible metropolitan area. This position is grant funded until February 28, 2027.

Requirements

High School diploma or GED equivalent with one (1) year of experience in HIV related health services is required (Must provide copy of diploma at the time of interview)
Demonstrated cultural competence and/or experience with diverse populations, including: MSM, those recently released from incarceration, sex workers, individuals of extremely low income, substance users and/or those in recovery, and homeless individuals is required
Must be able to work non-traditional work hours including nights or weekends, as requested is required
Must be able to obtain Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) or Illinois (IDPH) HIV Testing & Counseling certification within three (3) months of starting this employment is required
Proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) is required

Nice To Haves

Associates degree or higher from an accredited college or university is preferred (Must provide official transcript at the time of interview)
Experience in HIV care and support services is preferred
Proficiency using CAREWare is preferred
Disease Intervention Specialist (DIS) certification is preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts outreach, recruitment, HIV Testing, pre/posttest counseling, and risk reduction counseling on at risk populations in clinical settings at assigned ACHN locations, including prevention and treatment.
Conducts case reporting, partner services, health outcomes as required.
Conducts linkage to care, health education/literacy assessment, specialty care referrals and enrollment and eligibility verification activities on newly diagnosed persons and or out care persons, which may include HIV, STI, PrEP, & DoxyPEP education.
Conducts sessions with individuals newly diagnoses with HIV to link them to EIS services
Conducts community case finding activities, including outreach and home visits.
Participates in daily/weekly case conferences and planning with care team.
Engages newly diagnoses and/or lost to care patient in primary care.
Identifies PrEP eligible clients and links them to appropriate services.
Assists in the implementation of PrEP services and appointment scheduling in primary care for PrEP ensuring clients receive education about coverage programs.
Provides individual- and relationship-based HIV and STI counseling.
Documents services rendered primarily within CCH Electronic Medical Records System (EMR).
Provides education about Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and other effective biomedical and prevention interventions. Refers eligible, interested clients to primary care medical services at CCH sites to further discuss PEP and other preventive care with an SSHARC medical provider.
Participates in weekly case conferences and planning with care coordination team in person or by phone.
Develops a service plan of action for meeting client’s assessed needs, documents health education sessions, and completes accurate charts and electronic medical records in preparation for Ryan White Chiago Department of Public Health (CDPH) Audits.
Makes referral and linkages to HIV medical care, assist client with gathering necessary Eligibility documentation for Ryan White services (including but not limited to Identification and/or birth record documents, residency documentation and income Verification).
Documents attempts, client encounters, and services delivered into the electronic medical record as prescribed. Maintains records and logs related to this function as indicated. Documents EIS, Outreach and NMCM services in CAREWare for applicable client.
Enters client encounters and services delivered into the CAREWare System and electronic medical record as prescribed under this enhanced care coordination model.
Under supervision, conducts retention and appointment reminders
Makes appropriate referrals to prevention targeted testing program. Assists with HIV navigation Services.
Adheres to all applicable State, local, and Federal law.
Participates in Quality Improvement activities.
Participates in continuing education in HIV to remain current.
Performs other duties as assigned