AIDS Healthcare Foundation · 1 month ago
Nonprofit Outreach & Linkage Specialist
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
4+ years expAIDS Healthcare Foundation is an organization dedicated to improving the lives and health of women, girls, families, and communities affected by HIV. The Outreach & Linkage Specialist will lead outreach and engagement efforts, assist with HIV testing and education, and facilitate community networking to ensure access to vital services for clients.
CommunitiesHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Conducts outreach in various settings and to diverse populations in Alameda County
Help identify outreach and engagement locations and maintain outreach calendar
Develop outreach networks for WORLD and establish outreach presence in the community
Attend outreach events with WORLD staff
Coordinate schedules for outreach events and assist WORLD staff with networking
Initiate and maintain regular contact with newly enrolled clients
Actively link and guide clients with information and strategies on how to access needed services based on assigned programs
Aid with outreach and community event scheduling, including sending reminder texts and providing transportation assistance for clients
Provide follow-up contacts to clients ensuring they are in care and/or accessed the referred services
Identify other needs of clients such as housing, mental health, and employment barriers
Identify and support clients and other project staff in addressing patient barriers to health care resources
Assist other project staff in linking clients to resources related to healthcare access and treatment
Work with program personnel to support coordination of client services by providing information on, identifying and addressing barriers to accessing services
Alert supervisors and or other program staff of issues impacting patient's access to services
Advocate for clients by bringing concerns to the attention of WORLD leadership
Provide basic education and education resources to
Offer emotional support to clients, and make referrals to support groups and classes to internal or external resources
Provide information on WORLD services to community members in need and make necessary referrals for services including HIV testing, STI screening, PrEP counseling, and WORLD's Peer Advocate program, as applicable
Develop innovative outreach plans to target hard to reach population
Collaborate with WORLD staff to support programs and activities as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Associate (A.A) or Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in Public Health from four-year college or university, or other Health Care Administration and Operations related field
Four to six years related experience and/or training, preferable in non-profit and/or health care environment or equivalent combination of education and experience
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Power Point and Adobe Acrobat Reader
Familiarity with web-based applications like Google and mobile applications (Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat)
Ability to effectively communicate with clients, medical professionals, and coworkers
Sensitivity to issues surrounding HIV, AIDS
Ability to work as a team
Strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills
Able to work independently and follow established procedures
Ability to work with diverse populations
Sensitivity to multi-cultural and lifestyle differences
Strong organizational/prioritizing skills in a rapidly changing environment
Must be available to work on weekdays, evenings, and weekends including late hours
Must be able to drive to different outreach locations
Must be able to maintain professionalism
Skill presenting services offered at WORLD to partnering organizations
Valid California Driver's License
Must have a vehicle for outreach events
Proof of liability insurance
Preferred
Experience in working in human services provision at community agencies, healthcare settings, and functional knowledge related to hard-to-reach communities as well as HIV/AIDS
Knowledge of harm reduction, healthy coping, and steps for networking with providers
Knowledge of criminal justice systems, substance abuse, and mental health
Bilingual
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best
Enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual and professional health
Company
AIDS Healthcare Foundation
AIDS Healthcare Foundation is a nonprofit organization that provides medicines and advocacy for patients.
5001-10000 employees
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