Community Health Worker (HIV Prevention and Care)

TCA Health•Chicago, IL

68d•$20 - $21

About The Position

TCA Health, Inc. seeks a resourceful, compassionate candidate to provide outreach and linkage-to-care services for our patients and community members. The Community Health Worker (HIV Prevention and Care) will assist individuals living with and at-risk for HIV/AIDS in accessing and adhering to health care services and linking them with core clinical, PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) and supportive services (behavioral health, SNAP benefits, health insurance, WIC, and food resources.). They will provide a range of client-centered, confidential services including completing intakes, conducting assessments, providing referrals and conducting HIV/STI education to individuals at-risk and those diagnosed with HIV/AIDS. The position demands a high level of cultural competency in the unique needs of communities of color, particularly those in Hispanic and African American communities, and among the LGBTQIA+ community.

Requirements

Medical Assistant Diploma/Certification of training from an accredited school or association
At least 1 year of experience in community health, public health, or social services setting strongly preferred.
Must be able to learn and use electronic medical record systems, and have intermediate mastery of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Punctual, reliable, and willing to learn.
Ability to develop and deliver presentations.
Skill in the use of personal computers and related software applications.
Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities.
Ability to design, prepare, deliver, and modify course curriculum and associated educational aids.
Ability to plan, assess, and evaluate programs.
Knowledge of community health services and agencies.
Ability to effectively interpret needs and act as an advocate for a specified client population.
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. without sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Health Education, Health Promotion, or other demonstrated experience/education preferred.
Bilingual is a plus.
Training and education in medical assisting (MA, RMA, CMA) or nurse assisting (CNA) is a plus.

Responsibilities

Practices independently and as needed, collaborates with nurse practitioners or supervises physician assistants, and/or other health care providers.
Manage an assigned caseload of clients and partner with clinical and supportive services team members to ensure the highest quality of client care is provided.
Implement PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) education and case management, and ongoing follow-up to ensure PrEP adherence.
Meet with patients to assist them in filling out PrEP medication coverage applications.
Collaborate with all individuals involved in PrEP care and program delivery for the purposes of supporting high quality PrEP programming.
Review and maintain up-to-date and accurate knowledge of emerging scientific research regarding biomedical HIV/STI prevention strategies, including PrEP, PEP (Post Exposure Prophylaxis) and related interventions.
Accurately complete all data collection forms and conducts initial intake and ongoing assessments, medication and treatment adherence, and complete service plans.
Monitors progress toward individual client goals.
Assist with the development of comprehensive care plans with clients that integrate medication and treatment adherence into services.
Provides and tracks referrals and linkage to services.
Maintains client file, documents all activity, and maintains appropriate documentation of eligibility.
Conduct outreach and engagement at community events in collaboration with community partners and the population and community health team.
Inputs all data into the client level database and/or electronic health record (EHR).
Submits monthly/quarterly/annual reports on program/client activities in a timely fashion.
Attend and participate in weekly, monthly, and quarterly meetings and trainings as required and assigned.
Must have ability to travel to and from health center and program sites on the far Southside of Chicago, including Riverdale, Roseland, Pullman, West Pullman, Chatham, Hegewisch, Dolton, Calumet City, Calumet Park, South Holland and surrounding suburbs.
Regular and reliable attendance.
Perform other duties as assigned