Linkage to Care Specialist at AIDS Healthcare Foundation

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

25 May, 26

Salary

40000.0

Posted On

24 Feb, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Client Support, HIV Testing, Referrals, Customer Service, Advocacy, Relationship Building, Adaptability, Teamwork, Case Management

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

WHO WE ARE 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: Patient-Centered Value Employees Respect for Diversity Nimble Fight for What’s Right 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. **Base salary is $40,000/Yr. + bonus structure to be discussed in detail with the recruiter. Full benefits package included as well** YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS! A Linkage to Care Specialist contributes to AHF by acting as a friendly, helpful resource to clients and community partners. For clients who are newly diagnosed with HIV and/ or are not currently in care, Linkage can answer any questions regarding living with HIV and disclosure of status, facilitate entrance into medical care, accompany clients to their first few appointments, make referrals to complementary services, and offer HIV testing to partners and friends among other things. A Linkage to Care Specialist enhances the reputation of AHF by linking individuals to care and providing compassionate and non judgemental customer service. Linkage Specialists enable AHF to be of service to the community by providing support to individuals at a critical and potentially overwhelming moment. As a part of their work with the community organizations, Linkage builds and fosters relationships with agencies that offer support services, as well as those groups whose clients would benefit from AHF services. You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives. To be successful as a Linkage to Care Specialist it is crucial to ensure that the AHF core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that your 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 Linkage to Care Specialist will work as a part of a close knit team to play an important role in the continuum of HIV care by bridging testing with medical care and other services. Working closely with testing programs, Linkage is available immediately after a reactive result to guide the client through next steps. In connection with the healthcare centers, Linkage helps clients prepare for, and get oriented to their engagement in care, regardless of insurance status. The ultimate goal of AHF’s Linkage to Care Program is to assist clients through their HIV diagnosis and empower them to be proactive in taking care of themselves and protecting others. Licenses/ Certifications: NA. 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.

Responsibilities

The Linkage to Care Specialist acts as a resource for newly diagnosed or out-of-care HIV clients, answering questions, facilitating entry into medical care, accompanying them to initial appointments, and making referrals to complementary services. This role also involves building and fostering relationships with community agencies that offer support services or whose clients could benefit from AHF services.