Health Navigator- Health and Wellness

Description

WORK DESCRIPTION:

Provides individual services to adult, substance-using clients by following evidence-based practices; assists clients in linking to recovery support services, health care and other needed services; and develops individual Service Plans that help clients enhance self-efficacy, maintain engagement in medical care, and reduce HIV risk and transmission behaviors.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Carries caseload of patients living with HIV at Haymarket Center

Assist patient in receiving necessary support services such as medical care, housing, and public benefits

Foster participation in recovery support services

Develop and update initial patient service plan with patient input

Maintain advocate position for patient through treatment episode and throughout housing in recovery home setting

Complete all necessary documentation and reports in Electronic Care Record in a timely manner

Facilitate didactic and therapeutic groups when required

Develop appropriate community resources such as case management, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, food, housing, and public benefits among others

Provide education and support for engagement in medical care, medication adherence, and HIV risk reduction techniques.

Support client through navigation of health care

Collaborate with other service providers to create network of providers to ensure client linkage to services and recruit participants for Haymarket Center programs and services

Attend programmatic meetings, staffings, trainings, and supervisions

Follow agency regulations regarding vehicle use

Other duties as required for effective team work or as assigned by the Manager

Requirements

EDUCATION REQUIRED:

High School Diploma with 2 years of Case Management Experience

A Bachelors degree in Human Services (Preferred)

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

Ability to work with diverse populations, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations

Knowledge about HIV/AIDS

Previous case management experience beneficial

Certified as Case Manager by AIDS Foundation of Chicago preferred

Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred

Proficiency in reading and writing

Able to work effectively on a team

General computer literacy is mandatory

Previous experience working with an Electronic Health Record (ECR) highly preferred

Maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and eligibility for agency insurance coverage