What are the responsibilities and job description for the HIV Community Health Worker position at City of Baton Rouge/Parish of East Baton Rouge?
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Job Title:
HIV COMMUNITY HEALTH WORKER
Type of Vacancy:
Open Competitive
Job Opening No.:
2500136-2
Job Code:
2303
Work Location:
DHDS-RYAN WHITE PROGRAM
Starting Salary:
$15.4880 Hourly / $32,215 Annually
Pay Grade:
1160
Application Dates:
04/11/2025 - 04/17/2025
Application Times:
Friday 12 Noon - Thursday
NOTE:
Applicants using education to qualify for any job MUST attach a copy of their degree or transcript to their application at the time of applying. Applicants applying for any position that requires an official certification MUST attach a copy of that certification at the time of applying. Applicants MAY use experience as a substitution only if the minimum requirements indicates such. Failure to provide documentation of education, licenses, certifications, and courses may result in your application being REJECTED or a lower application score.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Under the direction of the Program Administrator - HIV/AIDS, provides personal assistance to individuals newly diagnosed with HIV, as well as to those who have been living with HIV but facing challenges in accessing or maintaining medical care. This classification works closely with communities of marginalized and vulnerable populations at risk of acquiring HIV. Work involves providing trust-based information and education, helping clients to cope with and overcome fear, walking clients through the complex healthcare system, and helping them to strategize managing personal health needs. Performs other work as requested.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma, GED, HISET, or equivalent certificate of competency and two years of experience related to HIV care and treatment.
SUBSTITUTIONS
Any equivalent combination of education and experience.
CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS
(Unless otherwise specified below, must possess at the time of appointment and must be maintained current throughout employment in this classification.)
Position(s) of this classification may require a valid Louisiana driver's license. If license is required, must be maintained throughout employment in this position.
OTHER JOB ASPECTS
Regular travel within the Baton Rouge Metropolitan Area is required for this position. Must have reliable transportation to travel throughout the area in support of clients.
SELECTIVE CERTIFICATION
None.
EXAMINATION
Score derived from application grading.
APPLICATION NOTE
In your employment application, please include detailed information such as software and equipment used, documents produced, fiscal or legal duties performed, types of customer service provided, decisions made, guidelines followed, supervisory duties, etc. Failure to provide a detailed description of job duties may result in your application being rejected or a lower application score.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $32,215.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $32,215
