Description Venice Family Clinic is a leader in providing comprehensive, high-quality primary health care to people in need with compassion, dignity and respect. In November 2021, Venice Family Clinic merged with South Bay Family Health Care, uniting more than a century of experience helping patients regardless of their income, insurance or immigration status. The organization now has more than 500 staff who serve 45,000 people from the Santa Monica Mountains through the South Bay. We have 17 locations plus two mobile clinics and an expansive street medicine program for people experiencing homelessness. Read more about us at: venicefamilyclinic.orgMake a difference in the community at our Venice Family Clinic as a Harm Reduction Case Manager. With guidance and direction from the Case Management Supervisor, the Harm Reduction (HR) Case Manager will play a critical role in providing linkage to care for clients who utilize our Harm Reduction Program.The Harm Reduction Case Manager will:* Successfully link HR clients to community-based programs that address the medical and psychosocial needs of people who use substances, especially to treatment for substance use disorder and care and treatment for infections related to injection drug use (IDU), including viral hepatitis, HIV, and bacterial infections including endocarditis.* Assist clients who may need a series of linkages in order to successfully access their desired program; potential assistance may include help applying for identification, Medicaid/ health insurance or unemployment.* Link clients to programs that are non-judgmental, able to service active people who use substances, and otherwise culturally competent to meet the needs of this community.* Ensure newly diagnosed HIV+ and/or Hep C+ clients are referred and linked to medical services.* Provide HIV 101 and Hep C 101 to clients and various organizations within the community.* Participate in daily Syringe Services needs including providing new syringes to clients, disposing of used syringes, educating clients on overdose prevention and prevention education.Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are core values of the Venice Family Clinic. We believe the professional and clinical environments are enhanced when diverse groups of people with diverse ideas come together.Salary Range: $29.64 – $39.13 Hourly
Qualifications Qualified candidates will have in-depth knowledge of the health care system in Los Angeles, and meet the following requirements:* Skill in providing individualized HIV health education, HIV testing and counseling, Hepatitis C education, Hepatitis C testing and counseling, overdose prevention, medical and substance abuse referral, and abscess education.* Knowledge of HIV/AIDS, including Antibody testing, community resources, Hepatitis C and STD knowledge, harm reduction, and syringe exchange.* Skill in database management and data entry.* Ability to complete required program documentation.* Public speaking and leadership ability.* Ability to work independently and as part of a group, and maintain cooperative working relationships.* Ability to work effectively with people of diverse cultural and educational backgrounds, and discuss sensitive matters in a non-judgmental manner.NOTE: Position may require driving, which will require a valid California Driver’s License (class B) with no license restrictions (other than for corrective lenses), and would be subject to the California DMV’s “Pull Notice System” with continued employment contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.