Community Health Worker

AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDS Healthcare Foundation is seeking a Community Health Worker in Florida to connect vulnerable populations with our HIV/AIDS care providers. You will conduct extensive outreach to re-engage at-risk patients back into care and help retain them in ongoing services to achieve better health outcomes.

You will advocate for our core values in every interaction, work with a close-knit team, and support patients in navigating barriers to care while upholding our mission to provide equitable access to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Associate or Bachelors degree in Public Health or related field preferred.
• Three years related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Create connections between patients and healthcare center providers.
• Conduct outreach to re-engage at-risk patients into care.
• Retain patients in care and support navigation to services.

Skills

Outreach

Patient engagement

Advocacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate/Bachelors degree in Public Health or related field preferred

Three years related experience and/or training

Job description

A Community Health Worker contributes to AHF by working to create connections between our vulnerable population and their AHF healthcare center providers. The community health worker also conducts extensive outreach to re- engage at risk patients back into care and works to retain them in care in order to achieve desirable health outcomes, regardless of payor source.

A Community health worker enhances the reputation of AHF by providing high quality, patient facing service.

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

To be successful as a Community health worker it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.

The Community health worker will work as a part of a close-knit team to keep patients engaged in their healthcare, and assist in
navigating and eliminating barriers that prevent them from successfully engaging in care.

Licenses and Certifications: High school/equivalency diploma required. Associate/Bachelor’s degree Public Health specializing in community health,social services, or related field preferred. Three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Qualifications

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people's lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF's core values are:

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What's Right

Please review our Advocacy page for the latest news on how AHF is Fighting for What's Right! Advocacy News.

Benefits at AHF

AHF offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual and professional health.

AHF Commitment

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.

Compensation

$43,000 + commission