Alliance for Positive Health · 2 days ago
Senior Benefits Counselor
Albany, NY
Full-time
Remote
Entry Level
$22/hr - $26/hr
1+ years exp
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Hiring Manager
Sue Friedman
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Responsibilities
Incorporate best practices regarding confidentiality into all job duties and communications in accordance with HIPAA, Article 27-F, Alliance for Positive Health policies and procedures and other applicable regulations. Observe and abide by HIPAA and the HIV Confidentiality Law.
Provide a clear understanding of work incentives, as well as assist PLWH to explore all their options, reducing fear and placing the focus on preserving health while seeking employment and maintaining financial stability.
Ensure that service outcomes and documentation requirements are met in accordance with agency policies and procedures and funder requirements.
Collect, maintain, and report up to date client health indicator, contact, and history data. Utilize indicator data to address barriers and improve individual health outcomes.
Assess client need for additional services; refer to services including but not limited to case management, medical care, mental health and substance abuse treatment, entitlements and housing. Case conference with other agencies and Alliance for Positive Health staff regarding mutual clients. Follow-up to assure successful linkage to referred services.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualification
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Required
Associate’s degree and minimum of one year of outreach, education, case management and/or other relevant human services experience.
Must have a valid, unrestricted driver’s license and have a vehicle to travel to designated appointment sites within a large multi-county region.
WorkForce Incentive Practitioner Certification (WIP-C) or equivalent certification required.
Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds within a climate of mutual respect, inclusion, enrichment, and growth.
Ability to provide clients with appropriate HIV/AIDS information.
Familiarity with and ability to access community resources and services.
Strong communication skills, including verbal ability, writing style and active listening skills.
Attention to detail; strong organizational skills including time management and ability to prioritize.
Ability to work as a member of a team.
Ability to provide strength-based, client-centered, proactive services to the target demographic.
Must be able to work one day a week from 10 am – 6 pm.
Preferred
Knowledge of public and private health insurance programs preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish) preferred.
Company
Alliance for Positive Health
Alliance for Positive Health is an organization that provides testing services, housing retention, education, and harm reduction services.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase
