Early Intervention Specialist

DAP Health•Palm Springs, CA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission. Job Summary The Early Intervention Specialist provides one-time health education interventions for individuals, groups, and communities. This position works collaboratively as part of the community-based care management entities (CB-CME) team, members and families, and other professionals, in linkage to care services for members of the community living with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Supervisory Responsibilities: None

Requirements

Fluency/Excellent verbal and written communication in English
Bachelor's degree OR experience in medical or health-related fields; social work, counseling, nursing, public health, or other health education
Current American Heart Association or American Red Cross accredited BLS certification
Requires current and valid driver's license and current personal auto insurance
Able to travel throughout southern California
Ability to lift 24 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Motivational Interviewing preferred
Bilingual in English/Spanish preferred
The ideal candidate will have an interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, and a demonstrated competence in working with the substance abuse community, African American, Latino/a, LGBT communities, health care workers, youth, and/or seniors, preferred.
Knowledge of HIV/AIDS disease, Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) (Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and Syphilis), and HCV include diagnosis, prevention, and risk-reduction strategies, preferred.
Previous professional or volunteer experience working in HIV/HCV/STI prevention or care and/or delivering sexual health education or other behavior, preferred.
Understanding of how related chronic and infectious diseases are transmitted and prevented as well as familiarity with Pre-Exposure and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP), preferred.
Stages of Change and behavioral risk reduction, preferred.

Responsibilities

Deliver individualized HIV counseling and HCV/STI education to clients who are either newly diagnosed or re-engaging in care, through DAP Health clinics and collaborative community referrals
Complete an assessment to identify social determinants of health barriers and thus utilize prevention strategies for specific infectious and chronic illnesses at time of individual visit
Educate clients on HIV prevention methods, including condom and lubricant use, harm reduction practices, and antiretroviral therapies.
Facilitate referrals to a Prevention Navigator for PEP and PrEP services.
Facilitate access to care by identifying and removing barriers for clients newly diagnosed with HIV or those out of care
Facilitate referrals to medical care at DAP Health services as needed
Communicate information consistent with agency standards
Remain knowledgeable about local resources and advocate for clients by helping them access and navigate community-based services
Access patient protected health information as needed.
Maintain accurate and timely documentation for all client interactions
Keep Electronic Health Records up to date as needed (HCC, Epic, and other databases)
Meet with clients on a walk-in basis to provide support, answer questions, and address immediate needs
Provide post-appointment support to clients, including assistance with in-house lab interactions to complete lab work and coordination of same-day prescription pickup
Support clients by offering updated information and referrals to insurance enrollment workers to assist with coverage applications
Assist in enrolling in Ryan White Social Services
Connect clients with relevant internal and external resources through timely and accurate referrals
Perform other duties as assigned