HIV Health Educator for LGBTQ Communities

Community-Healthcare-Network-Inc-; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 44 000 - 53 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plans

Employee assistance program

Résumé du poste

Community Healthcare Network invites applications for a Community Health Educator - HIV in New York, NY. Plan and implement educational activities to ensure patients provide informed consent and educate clients living with HIV/AIDS on transmission and risk reduction, coordinating care with a case manager and program staff.

This full-time role requires an Associates degree and at least two years in a health-related field.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree and/or 2 years of experience in working in a health related field.
• Experience designing, implementing and evaluating health education programs.
• Ability to communicate clearly, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with group dynamics and individual counseling.
• Respect for diverse populations, including LGBTQ+ communities.

Responsabilités

• Design, implement and evaluate Ryan White Supportive Services program’s overall patient education program.
• Conduct health intakes and assessments.
• Provide group and individual sessions for patients with special health needs or about special health topics, including skill building such as: nutrition, STIs, HIV and AIDS, effective communication with your provider and improving decision-making skills.
• Organize, review, and suggest educational materials for ordering and distribution; maintain an inventory of all educational materials.
• Provide psychosocial support through individual and group sessions.
• Understand the process of Food Voucher and Home Meal Delivery services for program-enrolled clients.
• Provides Basic nutrition counseling and support the case manager in the distribution and reconciliation of Food Vouchers / Home meal Deliveries.
• Enters data appropriately into charts, medical records, and other systems on a consistent and timely basis.
• Assist in the development, distribution, and implementation of educational promotional materials.
• Attend and participate in training/informational sessions that are appropriate for Health Educators and in all clinic staff meetings.
• Attend community meetings as a representative of the clinic and/or agency as assigned by the Program Manager.
• Facilitates related services for in-reach and outreach for health center patients and CHN staff as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Health education

Program evaluation

Verbal communication

Counseling skills

Group facilitation

Cultural competency

Formation

Associates Degree

Description du poste

Community Healthcare Network invites applications for a Community Health Educator - HIV in New York, NY. Plan and implement educational activities to ensure patients provide informed consent and educate clients living with HIV/AIDS on transmission and risk reduction, coordinating care with a case manager and program staff.

This full-time role requires an Associates degree and at least two years in a health-related field.