Linkage to Cure/Treatment Coordinator

STI HIV Hepatitis Program; Lafayette (LA); Presencial; USD 42 000 - 68 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

Acadiana CARES, in partnership with the Louisiana Office of Public Health-STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program, is recruiting for a Linkage to Cure/Treatment Coordinator in Lafayette. The role focuses on connecting patients to HIV/HCV care and supportive services, with emphasis on vulnerable populations and overdose prevention strategies.

Candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field and at least two years of social service experience.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in a social science or human related field.
• Two years of social service experience working with vulnerable populations and/or experience in overdose and infection prevention strategies and community engagement.

Responsabilidades

• Provide treatment adherence services for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and connect individuals to medical care and community-based services.
• Provide treatment adherence services for HCV/HIV and connect individuals to medical care and community-based services.
• Provide medical information and navigation services to individuals with barriers to cure.

Conhecimentos

Community engagement

Facilitation

Case management

Health education

Risk reduction

Overdose prevention

PWUD experience

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in a social science or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Linkage to Cure/Treatment Coordinator (LTC) (1) Lafayette/Lake Charles

Acadiana CARES in conjunction with the Louisiana Office of Public Health-STI/HIV/Hepatitis Program is currently recruiting One (1) individuals for Linkage to Care (HIV) and Linkage to Cure (Hepatitis C) positions. Persons in Region 4 must be domiciled in Lafayette and are expected to fulfill the following duties:

• Provide treatment adherence services for persons confirmed of having Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) and to connect them to medical care and community-based supportive services,
• provide treatment adherence services for persons confirmed of having HCV/HIV and to connect them to medical care and community-based supportive services and
• provide specific medical information and navigation services to individuals with barriers to cure.

One position available.

Applicants must have excellent skills in community engagement and working with vulnerable populations and excellent facilitation skills. A general knowledge of HIV, HCV, and/or STIs, case management, and health education and risk reduction are needed. Additional requirements include experience working with people who use drugs (PWUD), medical care and treatment management, and general knowledge of overdose and infection prevention strategies.

• Qualified candidates must have a Bachelor’s degree in a social science or human related field
• Two (2) years of social service experience working with vulnerable populations and/or experience in overdose and infection prevention strategies and community engagement

EOE/AA Employer.