Early Intervention Program Specialist I

CAN Community Health, one of the nation’s largest providers of HIV Services, has an exciting opportunity for an Early Intervention Specialist for our Arlington, TX clinic. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred but not required.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about serving the needs of individuals impacted by HIV and other infectious diseases. You will become part of our professional team that drives home our Company's Mission and Values. We offer a good quality of life with an excellent schedule, competitive pay with a bonus plan, premiere benefits package with a retirement plan with a generous company matching contribution. We have received recognition in 2022, 2021, 2019, & 2018 NPT's Best Non-Profit to Work for Award.

CAN is a Drug-Free Workplace. All potential hires will be required to take and clear a pre-employment drug screen upon job offer.

Covid vaccination is strongly encouraged (but not required) for all employees of CAN.

Salary: $45K or higher – based upon education level, background, and experience.

You can find out more about us by visiting our website at www.cancommunityhealth.org. Apply Today!

Job Title: Early Intervention Specialist 1

Classification: Non-Exempt

Statement of Purpose:

The Early Intervention Specialist 1 is an entry-level position for CAN Community Health’s Education & Prevention Team that focuses on providing service to increase HIV patients’ awareness of their HIV status and facilitating access to the HIV care system. This position reports directly to the HIV Prevention Program Manager.

Primary Tasks: Early Intervention Program Specialist I

• Provides linkage to care as bridge to medical care, medication access, and treatment adherence to all clients and patients.
• Facilitates methods of HIV/STI testing pre/post-test counseling referral services and provides health literacy and education to all clients/patients in both clinic and community-based settings.
• Promotes and practices CAN Community Health Inc.'s mission and values and follows its policies and procedures.
• Initiates and addresses health literacy regarding HIV care to clients in order to enhance treatment compliance.
• Follow up with referrals, verification of outcomes with internal and external partners.
• Provides follow up care to ensure complete and sustained entry into care by providing clients with assistance to overcome barriers to care.
• Collaborates with other disciplines internally and externally to coordinate client/patient services and community needs.
• Conducts assessment of clients’ psychosocial needs to create care system referral services for individuals.
• Accurately documents the provision of testing in the electronic medical record and within the appropriate EIS Tracking System.

Secondary Tasks: Early Intervention Program Specialist I

• Supports CAN Community Health’s efforts to develop new partnerships and partnership agreements in assigned region/territory.
• Represents CAN Community Health at local, state, and national conferences and meetings, as deemed necessary.
• Prepares HIV home test kits for distribution and utilizes the chatbot system to provide HIPAA compliant support to clients participating in the tele-testing program.
• Accurately documents and maintains records as related to grant efforts, including but not limited to time spent.
• Ensures client confidentiality 100% of the time by conforming to HIPAA laws and CAN Community Health Policies and Procedures.
• Conducts data input for grant information for internal and external reports, in relation to morbidity reporting, harm reduction efforts, and other applied projects.
• Participates in special projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Serves as a representative of CAN Community Health during community-based outreach events. Conducts tabling and provides health education and testing as appropriate.
• Participates in professional training and education to advance skills/knowledge of HIV, STIs, and Hepatitis C. Maintains required certifications for the provision of services including but not limited to testing, as required by state/local health department.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred: Early Intervention Program Specialist I

• Ability to utilize problem-solving techniques.
• Able to work autonomously and self-motivated.
• Demonstrates excellent communication skills.
• Ability to accurately coordinate several tasks at one time.
• Demonstrates appropriate organizational skills.
• Knowledge of CDC effective behavioral interventions and motivational interviewing.
• Ability to apply principles of health promotion and disease prevention.
• Ability to meet deadlines in timely manner.
• Working knowledge Microsoft Office products including Outlook, Excel, Power Point and Microsoft Word.
• Knowledge of community health services and agencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of HIPAA compliance.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively with a diverse population.

Education/Professional Early Intervention Program Specialist I

• High School Diploma, and or Associate or Bachelor’s Degree preferred,
• Minimum 1-year of experience in HIV programmatic experience and/or health care program development. Relevant college-level coursework may be a substitute.

Physical Requirements: Early Intervention Program Specialist I

• Requires expressing or exchanging ideas by means of spoken word, visual and auditory acuity.
• Exert up to 25 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Physical demands are in excess of those of sedentary work. Light work usually requires walking or standing to a significant degree.
• Neat professional appearance

Machines/Equipment & Tools Used: Early Intervention Program Specialist I

• Multi-line Telephone
• Valid driver’s license and ability to operate a motor vehicle
• Computer Equipment
• Fax & Other Business Machines / Technology

Other Duties: Early Intervention Program Specialist I

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of an employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Responsible To: HIV Prevention/Program Manager

CAN Community Health is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and values the ways in which we are different. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.