Care Navigator 5

AIDS Healthcare Foundation • Wilton Manors, FL

284d

About The Position

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health. Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care. This position is responsible for coordinating and navigating medical and social services to support community individuals in care access and adherence based on an individual's resources.

Requirements

• Two years' experience in Social Services, or equivalent experience.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Experience personally navigating system of care.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and conducting Intervention / Prevention services with minority and at-risk populations preferred.

Nice To Haves

• Jail Clearance for outreach purposes.
• Valid Florida Driver's License and proof of insurance required.
• Must have ongoing reliable transportation for work-related activities.

Responsibilities

• Engages, counsels, manages, motivates and effectively works with high-risk, vulnerable patient population, including chemically dependent persons.
• Engages, counsels, manages, and effectively works with persons in crisis.
• Engages the community to locate individuals requiring health care that are not currently accessing or adhering to services.
• Completes an assessment of client's strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Develops an individual plan of care and/or transition plan based on identified client's needs.
• Provides direct support to clients in implementing activities to meet case plan goals and objectives.
• Arranges for services through linkage, referral and navigation services.
• Provides supports to initiate and follow through with appointment and requirement for health care and ancillary support services, including attending appointments.
• Provides HIV, STD, Medical Adherence and Risk Reduction Education to individuals.
• Guides clients in applying and accessing eligible benefits.
• Prepares and facilitates groups including life skills, social rehab and psycho-educational.
• Supports clients in communication with external and internal providers.
• Meets with internal and external interdisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate client services and documents outcomes of meetings, including hospitals, health department and medical providers.
• Submits all documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Achieves and maintains program established productivity levels.
• Promotes program refinement, understands client/public need and effectively participates in all assigned meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Flexible Spending Account.
• Short term and long term disability.
• 401k.
• Life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED