Program Coordinator Comprehensive Health-Care Coordination WC - Grant Funded

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital • New York, NY

69d • $64,350 - $89,000

About The Position

New York-Presbyterian (NYP) has a long tradition of bringing hope, health and healing to our communities. NYP's commitment to addressing the specific needs of its local communities shines brightly through the work of its Division of Community and Population Health. The Community Service Plan (CSP) provides a roadmap for continuing the Division's work to provide comprehensive outreach, engagement and treatment for community members living with HIV and/or at-risk of HIV. To address social determinants of health and mitigate risk for poor outcomes among vulnerable populations, the new CSP HIV team has embraced comprehensive care coordination strategies and practices multidisciplinary, team-based care including integrated behavioral health services, intense care coordination and primary care. Under the guidance of the Program Manager, the Program Coordinator will be responsible for working with frontline care providers and care coordination staff to promote HIV testing and treatment. Work directly with staff and clients in the community or at one, or more, NYP facilities or mobile medical unit (MMU). Participate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary case conference with program staff from NYP and associated Community Based Organizations (CBOs). Serve as main point of contact for CBOs for low-threshold linkage of their clients to HIV care or prevention services at NYP or at the program of a client's choice. Work to link clients to primary care and Health Home services, if indicated. Meet directly with clients to complete intake into supportive programs, if indicated. Provide outreach and linkage services to selected patients testing positive for HIV, HCV or in need of prevention services. Provide behavioral and adherence counseling for clients receiving HIV treatment or prevention services. Additional administrative and coordination activities as deemed necessary by program leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or minimum of three (3) years of equivalent work experience.
• Excellent engagement skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized, ability to work with diverse community groups and multi-task.
• Passion for working with community members living with HIV and/or at-risk of HIV.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree.
• Bilingual in Spanish.

Responsibilities

• Work with frontline care providers and care coordination staff to promote HIV testing and treatment.
• Work directly with staff and clients in the community or at NYP facilities or mobile medical unit (MMU).
• Participate in daily and weekly multidisciplinary case conferences with program staff from NYP and associated Community Based Organizations (CBOs).
• Serve as main point of contact for CBOs for low-threshold linkage of their clients to HIV care or prevention services.
• Link clients to primary care and Health Home services, if indicated.
• Meet directly with clients to complete intake into supportive programs, if indicated.
• Provide outreach and linkage services to selected patients testing positive for HIV, HCV or in need of prevention services.
• Provide behavioral and adherence counseling for clients receiving HIV treatment or prevention services.
• Perform additional administrative and coordination activities as deemed necessary by program leadership.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and competitive benefits that support you and your family in every aspect of life.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Dynamic environment that embraces every person.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree