Outreach Jobs in Seattle, WA

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV / AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

AHF’s core values are to be :

• Patient-Centered
• Value Employees
• Respect for Diversity
• Nimble
• Fight for What’s Right

STILL INTERESTED? Please continue!

Responsibilities

Your Contribution to Our Success :

A Outreach Worker contributes to AHF by re-engaging clients formerly lost to care, coordinating and implementing specific interventions to access clients who have fallen out of care, and assisting them to return to care. The Outreach Worker (OW) will utilize strong experience in understanding the locality and the specific challenges facing this population and working to find creative solutions to locate and re-engage these clients. By combining their knowledge of the Ryan White Care Act Program within their area, the OW will facilitate enrollment in the Case Management program when clients are re-engaged by working closely with the Multidisciplinary Care Team. The OW must attend the regular Outreach-focused training meetings conducted by the Ryan White Program. The OW will locate and contact clients compassionately to ensure successful linkage and retention.

A Outreach Worker enhances the reputation of AHF by working to find and re-engage clients and seamlessly engage into care services with the ultimate goal of viral suppression and retention in care. The Outreach Worker and clinic staff will work as partners in re-engagement efforts. Your contact with clients directly contributes to AHF’s success in meeting the deliverables of our Ryan White contract. Beyond the scope of the contract, your work contributes to measures established by the HIV / AIDS Bureau (HAB) Measures and the Department of Health and Human Services.

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

To be successful as a Outreach Worker it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.

The Outreach Worker will work as a part of a close-knit team to review and investigate the prior client history, implement a plan of action, make phone calls, and visit community sites to locate clients. Re-engaging clients and retaining them in care are the goals of the OW so that viral suppression is achieved, resulting in a healthier population. You will have an opportunity to be an advocate, enhance the reputation of AHF, and encourage clients to continue to seek treatment from an AHF Healthcare Center.

Licenses and Certifications :

High school diploma or General Education degree (GED) required.

Valid driver license as position will require driving duties

Able to travel within the servivce area 40% or more each week

Procicient Outreach Skills

knowledgeable about HIV / AIDS and current community resources.

knowledge of HIV risk behaviors

Experience in conducting outreach to engage individuals in HIV care.

Qualifications

We at AIDS Healthcare Foundation believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability. The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment. AHF will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the ordinance.

Company Description

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV / AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

Company Description

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV / AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.