Health Navigator- Health and Wellness

Job Title

Provides individual services to adult, substance-using clients by following evidence-based practices; assists clients in linking to recovery support services, health care and other needed services; and develops individual Service Plans that help clients enhance self-efficacy, maintain engagement in medical care, and reduce HIV risk and transmission behaviors.

Essential Functions:

• Carries caseload of patients living with HIV at Haymarket Center
• Assist patient in receiving necessary support services such as medical care, housing, and public benefits
• Foster participation in recovery support services
• Develop and update initial patient service plan with patient input
• Maintain advocate position for patient through treatment episode and throughout housing in recovery home setting
• Complete all necessary documentation and reports in Electronic Care Record in a timely manner
• Facilitate didactic and therapeutic groups when required
• Develop appropriate community resources such as case management, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, food, housing, and public benefits among others
• Provide education and support for engagement in medical care, medication adherence, and HIV risk reduction techniques.
• Support client through navigation of health care
• Collaborate with other service providers to create network of providers to ensure client linkage to services and recruit participants for Haymarket Center programs and services
• Attend programmatic meetings, staffing, trainings, and supervisions
• Follow agency regulations regarding vehicle use
• Other duties as required for effective team work or as assigned by the Manager

Requirements:

High School Diploma with 2 years of Case Management Experience

A Bachelors degree in Human Services (Preferred)

Experience and Skills:

• Ability to work with diverse populations, cultural backgrounds, and sexual orientations
• Knowledge about HIV/AIDS
• Previous case management experience beneficial
• Certified as Case Manager by AIDS Foundation of Chicago preferred
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
• Proficiency in reading and writing
• Able to work effectively on a team
• General computer literacy is mandatory
• Previous experience working with an Electronic Health Record (ECR) highly preferred
• Maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and eligibility for agency insurance coverage

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