What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Outreach Worker II position at University of Maryland School of Medicine?
Community Outreach Worker II-(OK)
The JACQUES Initiative of the Institute of Human Virology (IHV) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) is expanding its community outreach program. This Community Outreach Worker II position will identify, link to care, and coordinate services for individuals newly diagnosed as HIV and those who are previously-diagnosed HIV and currently out of care. Encounters will happen in the hospital, as well as in the larger Baltimore Metropolitan Area community.
Benefits : Non-exempt Regular
UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work / life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program, effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 11 days of vacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service; comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).
UMB is a public university and constituent institution of the University System of Maryland. All employees are expected to work primarily physically within the State of Maryland.
Essential Functions :
- Coordinate the identification of newly diagnosed or previously-diagnosed HIV individuals.
- Assessment of psychosocial barriers and social determinants of health.
- Conduct outreach activities to provide education and testing for HIV and HCV.
- Provide PrEP navigation services and support ED testing to foster engagement into medical care and case management.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with community members and partners.
- Keep records of program activities : progress, status, and outcomes, and prepare reports for management.
- Performs all the duties of a Community Outreach Worker I.
Qualifications
Education : High-school diploma or GED.
Experience : Two years in community outreach, health care, research, and / or social services.
The ideal candidate should have experience working in the field of HIV / AIDS providing direct services to clients, including psychosocial support services, case management, psychosocial assessment, insurance application, and resources coordination. In addition, familiarity with HIV resources in Baltimore, Ryan White standards of care and documentation, use of electronic medical records, and cultural sensitivity is highly preferred.
OTHER :
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates are eligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).
Salary Range : $42, - $52, (Commensurate with education and experience)
The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. For more information, follow this link UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.
Reg or CII Non-Exempt Staff-N06CR2Employee Class : Non-Exempt RegularFull Time / Part Time : Full-Time
Shift
Day JobFinancial Disclosure : No
Organization
School of Medicine - Institute of Human Virology
Job Posting
Jan 9,
Unposting Date
Jan 23, , 11 : 59 : 00 PM
Salary : $42 - $52
