Early Intervention Program Specialist I (Bilingual Preferred) at CAN Community Health – Arlington, Texas

CAN Community Health is now hiring an Early Intervention Program Specialist I TX

Schedule: Full-Time | Day Shift | Monday-Thursday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

Are you passionate about patient care and ready to make a difference every day? We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV, Hepatitis C, STI's, and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values.

We have received recognition for more than six (6) years NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

Salary: $19.00-22.00 per hour based on experience.

Why You’ll Love It Here

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid PTO and Sick time
• 11 Paid Company Holidays
• Paid training and certification support
• Health, dental, vision, with generous company contribution, paid life and disability plans & retirement plan with generous match of up to 8% of your contribution additional match of 1%.
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• Other voluntary plans are available to support you and your family
• Career growth opportunities in a supportive environment

What You’ll Do

The Early Intervention Specialist 1 is an entry-level position for CAN Community Health’s Education & Prevention Team that focuses on providing service to increase HIV patients’ awareness of their HIV status and facilitating access to the HIV care system. This position reports directly to the HIV Prevention Program Manager.

• Facilitates methods of HIV/STI testing pre/post-test counseling referral services and provides health literacy and education to all clients/patients in both clinic and community-based settings.
• Provides linkage to care as bridge to medical care, medication access, and treatment adherence to all clients and patients.
• Provides follow-up care to ensure complete and sustained entry into care by providing clients with assistance to overcome barriers to care.
• Accurately documents the provision of testing in the electronic medical record and within the appropriate EIS Tracking System.
• Collaborates with other disciplines internally and externally to coordinate client/patient services and community needs.
• Conducts assessment of clients’ psychosocial needs to create care system referral services for individuals.
• Follow up with referrals, verification of outcomes with internal and external partners.
• Supports quality program processes and objectives; participates in local quality team as assigned.
• Initiates and addresses health literacy regarding HIV care to clients in order to enhance treatment compliance.
• Promotes and practices CAN Community Health Inc’s mission and values and follows its policies and procedures.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education/Professional:

1. High Diploma or Equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred
2. Minimum 1 year of experience in HIV programmatic experience and/or health care program development. Relevant college-level coursework may be a substitute.
3. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and have valid insurance and driver’s license.

CAN Community Health, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristic protected by applicable law.