Family Support Worker Peds ID

Classification Title :

Family Support Worker

Job Description :

Provides individual contact with patients to identify and develop client directed

treatment plan goals and monitor ongoing achievement of goals.

• Supports patients in navigating the clinic system and community resources.

Engages patients expected to start ARV regimens in an assessment of readiness

for treatment provide education on HIV medications anticipated benefits / sides

effects and importance of adherence. Assesses patient needs upon onset of

medication.

Provides individual and group educational skill building opportunities to foster

adherence to medications identifies strategies to improve adherence to health

routines communicates with providers on additional issues to increase

engagement in care and adherence to treatment;

Enhances engagement in care and adherence by conducting patient reminder

calls notification and follow-up per program policy and procedures.

Meets with patients during clinical visits to introduce and discuss health promotion

and disease prevention with available literature. Participates in continuing

HIV / AIDS education.

Provides administrative assistance with clinical operations and medical records as

needed including scanning electronic medical records and being available to

conduct HIV testing in clinic and community.

Adheres to all confidentiality policies. It is a direct violation of companys policy to

share the names or case facts concerning any client patient or volunteer of the

Clinic with any other person with the exception of those actually involved in the

care of the patient / client. Any release of confidential information to any other entity

shall be performed by authorized personnel only and shall be accompanied by

proper written authorization from the patient / client.

Expected Salary :

$16 to $18 per hour depending on education and experience.

Minimum Requirements :

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience with children or families.

Preferred Qualifications :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances such as funding sources which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter Resume / CV and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine Jacksonville : Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

University of Florida is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on merit.

Health Assessment Required :

Yes

Key Skills

Commercial Property Paralegal,Family Support,FMCG Sales,Admin Support,Adobe Flash

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 16 - 18