We are seeking OUTREACH & ENROLLMENT SPECIALIST to become a part of our team! You will provide appropriate outreach and service linkage activities to clients who are not enrolled in primary care or lack access to healthcare and health insurance.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct outreach activities to identify and screen clients for services needs
- Providing information and referrals and assistance with linkage to medical, mental health substance abuse and psychosocial services as needed.
- Advocating on behalf of clients to decrease service gaps and remove barriers to services.
- Helping clients develop and utilize independent living skills and strategies.
- Ensures timely and coordinated access to medically appropriate levels of health and support services and continuity of care.
- Develop service plan to implement and monitor of efficacy over a period of time.
- Linking clients with high need levels to case management
- Networking with testing sites, medical facilities, and services providers to establish a referral network.
Qualifications:
- BA/BS from an accredited college or university with a major in social services or behavioral sciences.
- Minimum of (1) year paid experience in the social services.
- Experience working with persons with HIV/AIDS, preferred.
- Computer proficient, excellent written and verbal skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Detailed oriented and organized.
- Self- motivated, ability to work independently
- Ability to work with frequent interruptions and maintain emotional control under stress.
- Bilingual (Eng/Spn), a plus
Working Conditions
- The position occasionally requires sitting, standing and bending. Occasional very light lifting, up to 20 pounds or an equivalent weight may be required
Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off Plan, Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision, Life Insurance, 401k (6% Match), Paid Federal Holidays, *Education Incentive, *Tuition Reimbursement, *First Time Homeownership Incentive