Community Health Coordinator- Brentwood Clinic(DC)

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a health-related or social services field.
• Extensive experience with HIV, substance abuse, incarceration, homelessness and other issues facing out of care HIV+ individuals.
• Experience with community/public health, case management, or social work preferred.

• Required knowledge & experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of DC community resources and services. The ability to assess clients for needs related to treatment education, risk reduction and prevention.
• Experience with, or knowledge of Prep and HIV preferred.
• Willingness to continue education/competency training in PrEP related matters.
• Able to learning new skills, procedures, and information as the standards of care in PrEP treatment change
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision, as well as with a team.
• Willingness to articulate, and adhere to, Unity’s mission through his/her work.
• Demonstrated proficiency with business software (e.g. Microsoft Office Suite preferred).

Supervisory controls

The position reports to the Senior Director of Social Services.

Guidelines

This position abides by all rules and regulations set forth by applicable licensing and regulatory bodies, as well as UHC policies and procedures.

Personal contacts

PERSONAL CONTACTS. This position has contact with staff at all levels throughout the organization. There are also external organizational relationships that may be part of the work of this individual.

Physical effort and work environment

Refer to the ADA Checklist.

Other significant facts

The incumbent must be able to balance the needs of diverse constituencies on a daily basis.

RISKS

• The position works involves everyday risk and discomforts, which require normal safety pre-caution typical of such places as offices, meetings, training room and other UHC health Care Sites.
• The work area is adequately lit, heated and ventilated.
• All medical services shall be provided according to medical accepted community standards of care.
• Shall provide evidence of recent (within the past twelve (12) months) health assessment that includes a PPD and/or chest x-ray results.
• Shall provide evidence of vaccination for Hepatitis A & B.

The statements contained herein describe the scope of the responsibility and essential functions of this position, but should not be considered to be an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned including work in other areas to cover absences or relief to equalize peak work periods or otherwise balance the workload.