Hep B & C Care Linkage Specialist - NYC

Hep Free; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hep Free NYC is seeking a Linkage to Care Specialist to connect people who use drugs to hepatitis C testing and treatment services. The role supports care coordination initiatives in a public health setting and collaborates with the Washington Heights CORNER Project.

Responsibilities include epidemiology-informed interviewing, counseling for clients diagnosed with HIV or venereal diseases, and tracking engagement in care.

Responsibilities

• Linkage to Care Specialist connects people who use drugs to testing and treatment services and leads initiatives related to care coordination for testing and treatment of hepatitis C
• Technical, investigative and counseling work involving epidemiology for the Department of Health; duties involve interviewing and counseling persons diagnosed with HIV or VD, plus tracking and interviewing

Job description

Hep Free NYC is seeking a Linkage to Care Specialist to connect people who use drugs to hepatitis C testing and treatment services. The role supports care coordination initiatives in a public health setting and collaborates with the Washington Heights CORNER Project.

Responsibilities include epidemiology-informed interviewing, counseling for clients diagnosed with HIV or venereal diseases, and tracking engagement in care.