HIV CASE WORKER - Outreach & Testing Services

Siouxland Community Health Careers•Sioux City, IA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Siouxland Community Health Center has an opening for an HIV Case Worker. This is a full-time position with standard Monday-Friday hours, but may require some evenings and rare weekend events, with time flexed accordingly. The successful candidate will possess solid experience and advanced knowledge in areas such as social work, human services, HIV, and healthcare. Key responsibilities include educating clients and staff on preventive health, HIV, HCV, and STI programs, providing counseling and testing, assisting with outreach and social media, assessing patient needs, and coordinating support groups. The role requires strong presentation and computer skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and an understanding of barriers to medical care. Confidentiality is paramount.

Requirements

Associate degree in social work, human service, or related field.
6 months experience in the field of HIV.
Basic computer and data entry skills.
Strong presentation skills.
Minimum of 3 years experience in health care and/or human service area.
Knowledge in medical terminology.
Knowledge of (socio-economic, culture and other) barriers to medical care and ability to diminish barriers on the patient’s and SCHC’s behalf.
Ability to handle confidential information on a need-to-know basis as defined by SCHC.

Responsibilities

Educate program clients in preventive health habits including harm reduction.
Educate SCHC staff on HIV, HCV and STI programs, testing and patient advocacy.
Educate community partners on HIV, HCV and STI programs, testing and advocacy
Provide HIV, HCV and STI counseling, testing, and linkage to care for assigned counties.
Provide HIV, HCV and STI testing in clinic and out in the community.
Assist with social networking, program promotion and outreach for assigned counties.
Assist with social media and marketing activities.
Assess patients for social service, substance misuse and mental health needs and provide assistance and referrals.
Coordinate support groups, schedules, locations and times.
Other duties and projects as assigned.