Xceed America/Wyoming Valley AIDS Council seeks an outgoing, energetic individual to fill the position of MAI (Minority AIDS Initiative) Outreach Worker. This individual will be based in the community serving a 6 county region. THIS IS NOT A REMOTE WORK POSITION. This position requires providing service to the following age population(s) 18-80+ in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age and culturally appropriate to the individuals served. Provide full range of outreach services to people living with HIV (PLWH) assigned to caseload, including the primary goal of improving healthcare outcomes for PLWH Function as part of the team to ensure the provision of high quality services Assess client needs; develop and implement individualized plan of care Link clients to needed services, such as medical, mental health, substance abuse, and support services Maintain contact with clients at the minimum specified time intervals and minimum monthly service units Utilize a strengths-based, empowerment-focused, and trauma-informed clinical approach to client interactions Conduct home visits and meetings in the community as needed Collaborate with other service providers, advocate for clients, exhaust all available resources Provide information, education, treatment adherence, and referrals as needed Serve as a resource for clients and the community for HIV information Complete written documentation of client interactions and services provided within two business days Attend trainings, professional development, and in-services Participate in regular supervision meetings Maintain awareness and knowledge of current benefits, entitlements, and resources available to clients Other duties as assigned IF YOU POSSESS THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS, PLEASE APPLY IMMEDIATELY: Bachelor*s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, or other related field required; Experience in assisting clients in social services and healthcare access preferred but not required. Valid Pa drivers license Position requires approximately 60% travel with the ability to accompany individuals to medical appointments, conduct on site home visits, meet and interact with an interdisciplinary treatment team including physicians. Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Education:
Language:
- English and Spanish (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
