Responsibilities: General Responsibilities:Liaison between HIV Prevention and Outreach/Community Agencies and ProgramsProvide community outreach and HIV/HEPC prevention educationProvide HIV and HCV testing clinics for identified at risk populations within targeted communitiesAdminister oral swab test kits within community outreach clinics, and properly dispose of medical waste according Accordia Infectious Control PolicyProvides ongoing monitoring and care coordination for patients referred to chronic care and PrEP servicesAssists with meeting reporting requirements of the HRSA and UAB grantsProvides support and advocates on behalf of patients, to secure community resources and needed servicesEffectively collaborates and consults with staff members, including clinicians, pharmacists, and outside sources in the delivery and arrangement of HIV/HCV Prevention Services to targeted populationsProvides education on virus management and healthy living skills within educational outreach groupsDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationProvides appropriate linkage to chronic care (Ryan White Centers) and PrEP services within communityEffectively demonstrates the application of HIV/HCV Prevention and Outreach specific competencies Medical Monitoring as defined below:Basic knowledge of normal vital signs including temperature, pulse, blood pressure, and respirationsRecognizing and reporting vital signs outside of normal rangesRecognizing factors that influence temperature, pulse, respirations, and blood pressureRecognizing normal BMI for consumer’s height and weightRecognizing changes in nutritional status such recent weight loss or weight gainIdentifying factors that contribute to obesity and chronic health care conditions such as poor diet, inactivity and sedentary lifestyleEducate consumer on ways to adhere to prescribed dietRecognizing and reporting changes in the consumers medical and mental statusBasic knowledge of operation of assistive devices such as wheelchairs, canes, and walkersRecognizing signs and symptoms of emergency medical conditions and when to call 911Provide education in the maintenance of medications to include recognizing medications and understanding the purpose of medications, possible side effects and what to do when a dose is missed, extra dose taken, or side effects/adverse reaction occurProvide documentation of services rendered in the appropriate space indicated to include but not limited to consumer problem(s), interventions provided, and consumer response to interventions, referrals, collaboration with other care managers, follow up appointments, case management and community outreach services, etc.Documentation of assistance with emergency medications and proper reportingRecognizing signs and symptoms of abuse and neglect and proper reporting Supervision and Consultation:Seeks supervision and consultation as neededAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance skills Clinical Record Keeping:Documents in a timely fashion per Accordia Health policyDocuments in a clear and concise manner.Documents legibly Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health or social services related discipline.
Certification of case management training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health and experience within the Care Management field preferred; valid verifiable state-issued driver’s license; knowledge in child and adolescent specialties, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment: Knowledge of chronic medical conditionsKnowledge of cultural diversityKnowledge of Trauma Informed Care principlesKnowledge of HIV education and prevention methodsKnowledge of HIV and HEP C viruses and PrEP/ PEPKnowledge of social determinants of healthKnowledge of available referral sources for physical health, mental health, and social servicesBasic knowledge of utilizing Electronic Health RecordsBasic knowledge HRSA and Medicaid standards