Community Health Worker

AIDS Healthcare Foundation Limited; Oakland Park, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDS Healthcare Foundation in Florida is seeking a Community Health Worker to connect vulnerable populations with our healthcare centers and help patients navigate care. You will engage communities, coordinate outreach, and support access to HIV/AIDS medical services to improve outcomes.

Responsibilities include re-engaging at‑risk patients, retaining them in continuous care, and acting as a passionate advocate for our mission and core values at AHF.

Qualifications

• Licenses and Certifications: High school/equivalency diploma required.
• Associate/Bachelor’s 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 vulnerable populations and AHF healthcare center providers.
• Conduct extensive outreach to re-engage at‑risk patients back into care.
• Retain patients in care to achieve desirable health outcomes.
• Navigate and eliminate barriers to ensure engagement in care.

Skills

Community health outreach

Patient engagement

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Public Health degree (Associates/Bachelors)

Job description

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:

• 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.

Contribution Profile

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.

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