Senior Interviewer (PART TIME)

City of Hartford • Ct 06103, CT

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About The Position

This is a PART TIME position within the Health and Human Services Department, Region 3 HIV Prevention Program in the City of Hartford. The role involves interviewing applicants for various forms of assistance to determine eligibility, securing preliminary information, and preparing initial statements and forms. The focus is on increasing HIV and HCV testing rates, particularly among high-risk populations, and improving treatment options to prevent transmission. Responsibilities include interviewing clients in community settings, offices, or homes, making phone calls and inquiries, determining eligibility for specialized cases, and referring clients to community resources. The position will engage, assess, test, identify, and link qualifying individuals to services such as PREP, HIV/HCV treatment, and primary care. Statistical records will be maintained for reporting purposes. This is a PART TIME 1716 position, grant-funded and renewable annually. The City of Hartford is not obligated to fund this position upon termination of present funding.

Requirements

• Graduation from a standard high school, supplemented by college courses and one (1) year experience as an Interviewer, or three (3) years work experience involving public contact in the field of social services.
• A COPY OF YOUR DIPLOMA OR TRANSCRIPT MUST BE ATTACHED TO YOUR APPLICATION.
• Knowledge of basic principles of municipal welfare programs.
• Knowledge of rules, regulations, and laws affecting eligibility for general welfare and medical assistance.
• Knowledge of social and welfare agencies, institutions and clinics in the community.
• Knowledge of techniques of interviewing and methods of establishing client’s financial status and eligibility.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with clients, representatives of other agencies, other employees and the general public.
• Ability to express oneself clearly and concisely, orally and in writing.
• If selected, you will be required to pass a physical examination administered by a City physician, a drug and alcohol screening, and a background check.

Nice To Haves

• Hartford Residency Preferred: Preferably be a bona-fide resident of the City of Hartford at the time of application.
• Veteran's Preference Form: Preferential Points may be given to Eligible Veterans. Must submit a Veteran's Preference Form , along with a DD-214 and Disability letter (if applicable) from the Office of Veteran's Affairs.

Responsibilities

• Under supervision, interview applicants for various forms of assistance to obtain identifying information and determine eligibility status in accordance with prescribed standards.
• Interview applicants in community settings, office, or home for various forms of general public service.
• Secure preliminary information and prepare the necessary initial statements and forms.
• Focus on increasing testing rates, particularly among those at higher risk, and improving treatment options to aid in the prevention of HIV and HCV transmission in the community.
• Interview with relatives and other responsible individuals, make phone calls, and inquiries by mail to determine appropriate locations to refer clients.
• Determine eligibility and perform related case services at the sub-professional level for specialized cases of a relatively short term and less complex nature.
• Make referrals to and assist clients in use of other community resources.
• Engage, assess, test, identify and link qualifying individuals to services as needed to include PREP services, HIV/HCV treatment services, primary care, and other related services within the community.
• Maintain statistical records on children/families for monthly, quarterly and annual reports.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED