The Institute for Family Health
PART-TIME COMMUNITY WELLNESS ADVOCATE
The Institute for Family Health, New York, New York, us, 10261
PART-TIME COMMUNITY WELLNESS ADVOCATE The Institute for Family Health•New York, NY
Description
Summary
The COMPASS Community Wellness Advocate will work closely with HIV-positive patients, as part of an interdisciplinary team to help HIV positive patients address barriers to treatment adherence, viral load suppression and retention in care through home, field and clinic based visits. This position is a part time position with a hybrid schedule. The ideal candidate will have a work schedule of 2 days in office and 1 day remote.
Requirements
Engage patients who are newly diagnosed and/or facing barriers to treatment adherence, viral load suppression and/or retention in care
Provides accompaniments to patients to healthcare and social service appointments
Assists other program staff in screening all patients receiving HIV primary care at Institute sites for COMPASS program eligibility
Meets with enrolled and not-yet enrolled patients when they present for medical care, to engage in services and screen for needs
Carry out field and clinic based outreach, to re-engage patients to care
Follows program policies and procedures for assigned patients to ensure services are delivered according to program track
Assists in completing program intakes, reassessments, care plans, case conferences, adherence assessments and other program services/forms within specified time frames
Provides individual and group-based health promotion, treatment adherence counseling, risk reduction counseling and case management to assist patients in decreasing barriers to viral load suppression and retention in care, through home, field and clinic-based visit
Screens patients for mental health and substance use treatment needs, refers for needed services
Qualifications
High School Diploma required
Person with lived experience with HIV and comfortable disclosing experience and history
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments at any time
Ability to generate, interpret and analyze data from multiple sources
Knowledge of social services, particular for individuals with HIV, in the NYC area
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
Employer‑Sponsored Retirement Plan: The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.
Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan: Save your own money for retirement on a pre‑tax or Roth (post‑tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.
Life Insurance: An employer‑sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Short & Long‑Term Disability: Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax‑free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement: Financial assistance for work‑related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs.
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Requirements
Engage patients who are newly diagnosed and/or facing barriers to treatment adherence, viral load suppression and/or retention in care
Provides accompaniments to patients to healthcare and social service appointments
Assists other program staff in screening all patients receiving HIV primary care at Institute sites for COMPASS program eligibility
Meets with enrolled and not-yet enrolled patients when they present for medical care, to engage in services and screen for needs
Carry out field and clinic based outreach, to re-engage patients to care
Follows program policies and procedures for assigned patients to ensure services are delivered according to program track
Assists in completing program intakes, reassessments, care plans, case conferences, adherence assessments and other program services/forms within specified time frames
Provides individual and group-based health promotion, treatment adherence counseling, risk reduction counseling and case management to assist patients in decreasing barriers to viral load suppression and retention in care, through home, field and clinic-based visit
Screens patients for mental health and substance use treatment needs, refers for needed services
Qualifications
High School Diploma required
Person with lived experience with HIV and comfortable disclosing experience and history
Computer literacy with proficiency in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated organizational, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills and the ability to handle multiple assignments at any time
Ability to generate, interpret and analyze data from multiple sources
Knowledge of social services, particular for individuals with HIV, in the NYC area
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your eligible family members.
Generous paid sick, vacation, and personal time.
Employer‑Sponsored Retirement Plan: The Institute for Family Health contributes to a dedicated account for your retirement.
Voluntary Employee Retirement Plan: Save your own money for retirement on a pre‑tax or Roth (post‑tax) basis, and select from a range of investment options.
Life Insurance: An employer‑sponsored plan for you, and access to additional voluntary coverage for you and your eligible dependents.
Short & Long‑Term Disability: Income protection to support you in the event of an illness or injury.
Flexible Spending Accounts: Health Care and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts help you save tax‑free to pay for eligible expenses throughout the year.
Tuition Assistance and Reimbursement: Financial assistance for work‑related courses, degree programs, and certificate programs.
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