Outreach Specialist Primary Care HIV Prevention - Greenville, United States - New Horizon Family Health Services

Description

Job Description

New Horizon Family Health Services (NHFHS) is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that has been improving the health of the communities we serve since 1992. We offer quality health care for anyone needing a family doctor and medical home. Our years of experience and commitment to excellence have earned us the reputation as a trusted source of quality medical, dental, and behavioral health care.

Details:

• Under the Supervision of the Ryan White Program Director, and in partnership with the Primary Care HIV Prevention Team, the Outreach Specialist will work to encourage engagement in care and support for PrEP services. Outreach Specialist will also work to promote education and awareness opportunities within the community.

Education:

• Associate's degree in Human Services or Health Care Field with two years' experience in the Medical Setting
• High School Diploma with four years' experience in the medical care setting

Knowledge and Skills:

• Knowledge and experience in working with individuals at risk for HIV.
• Ability to develop trust with individuals in the LGBT community.
• Able to demonstrate an understanding of Stigma related to HIV.
• Demonstrate the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.
• Must be able to understand and follow written policies and procedures.
• Demonstrate effective communication skills.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers.
• Demonstrate ability to use office equipment and computer software.
• Ability to be an effective patient advocate.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the goals and mission of community health outreach and the community care system.

New Horizon Family Health Services offers a robust and comprehensive benefit package to full time employees. These choices/options include:

• Paid vacation, holidays and sick leave

Optional Benefits which include:

• Medical (PEBA State Health Plan), Dental and Vision benefits
• Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability and Long Term Disability
• Optional contribution to a 403 (b) Retirement Plan, with up to 4% employer match after the first year of employment
• Continuing education courses through SC AHEC

Mission:

Our Mission is to provide quality, affordable, compassionate patient-centered health care to improve the health of the communities we serve. Our Vision is that our community will be one of the healthiest in the Nation. Superior patient care is the hallmark of NHFHS.

Community:

Greenville, South Carolina is the perfect place to live, work, and play. Greenville is surrounded by mountains, lakes, hiking & biking trails, as well as recreational activities including golf, tennis, water sports, cultural performances and more. Geographically located between Atlanta, GA and Charlotte, NC, with beaches just 3.5 to 4 hours away.

We are an Equal Opportunity employer.