Special Populations Peer Outreach Specialist
About The Position
Provide Peer support services to program participants, conduct educational and support groups, and plan and implement outreach events. ----- Provide support and collaborate with the LGBTQI+ team by assisting with the coordination of program activities and day to day operations. Collaborate with Primary Care providers and the team in assessing, planning, coordinating, and managing the biopsychosocial needs of individuals for care services and patients. Support the case manager in delivering support services to patients to improve patient care for the LGBTQI+ population. Work with the case manager to coordinate and provide case management services to program participants and assist with appointments, client outreach calls, and utilize lived experience to assist patients as they move through their care and treatment process. Document all services in the patient EMR. Create and implement consumer feedback activities and participate in quality projects. Provide activities that raise awareness of and promote access to services that support relationship and family building, prevention, and support services for the TGNCNB individuals who have experienced discrimination, bias crimes, and domestic violence. Assess for and provide SDOH referrals that will support the needs of the TGNCNB individual. Provide activities that address and promote access to health, wellness, and human services for TGNCNB individuals. Provide educational activities regarding TGNCNB access to healthcare. Maintain and update social media accounts with pertinent program and educational information. Provide educational and support and focus groups, education to providers, and the general population virtually and in person. Plan, prepare, and or attend community events. Attend training, continuing education, conferences, and webinars to stay current on education and techniques, interventions, and best practices used with LGBTQI+ TGNCNB patients. Demonstrate understanding & strict adherence to laws & policies related to HIV Confidentiality law, HIPPA, and disclosure of health-related information. Valid NYS driver's license and reliable transportation required.
Requirements
- Valid NYS driver's license
- Reliable transportation
Responsibilities
- Provide Peer support services to program participants
- Conduct educational and support groups
- Plan and implement outreach events
- Assist with the coordination of program activities and day to day operations
- Collaborate with Primary Care providers and the team in assessing, planning, coordinating, and managing the biopsychosocial needs of individuals for care services and patients
- Support the case manager in delivering support services to patients to improve patient care for the LGBTQI+ population
- Work with the case manager to coordinate and provide case management services to program participants and assist with appointments, client outreach calls
- Utilize lived experience to assist patients as they move through their care and treatment process
- Document all services in the patient EMR
- Create and implement consumer feedback activities and participate in quality projects
- Provide activities that raise awareness of and promote access to services that support relationship and family building, prevention, and support services for the TGNCNB individuals who have experienced discrimination, bias crimes, and domestic violence
- Assess for and provide SDOH referrals that will support the needs of the TGNCNB individual
- Provide activities that address and promote access to health, wellness, and human services for TGNCNB individuals
- Provide educational activities regarding TGNCNB access to healthcare
- Maintain and update social media accounts with pertinent program and educational information
- Provide educational and support and focus groups, education to providers, and the general population virtually and in person
- Plan, prepare, and or attend community events
- Attend training, continuing education, conferences, and webinars to stay current on education and techniques, interventions, and best practices used with LGBTQI+ TGNCNB patients
- Demonstrate understanding & strict adherence to laws & policies related to HIV Confidentiality law, HIPPA, and disclosure of health-related information
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month after hire for employees working 24+ hours/week.
- Flexible plan options and coverage tiers
- Discounted childcare through Bright Horizons
- Voluntary benefits like pet insurance, legal services, and identity theft protection.
- PTO starts accruing so you can take time to recharge.
- 403(b) retirement plan and company match
- Flexible spending accounts
- Access to financial advisors
- Up to $400/year in wellness rewards
- 24/7 EAP counseling
- Virtual mental health support
- Food pantry
- PTO donation program
- Professional attire through the Classy Closet
- Access to 100,000+ online courses
- Leadership programs
- Tuition reimbursement
- Clinical ladders
- Internal mobility
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
