Linkage Specialist

Broward House, Inc. is a community-based organization with multiple locations throughout Broward County, Florida. Incorporated in 1988, we provide a full array of quality services to those living with and at risk for HIV and other health issues. Programs include community-wide case management, substance abuse treatment, supportive and independent housing, intervention, mental health services, outreach/education, transportation, complementary therapies and medical services.

Primarily responsible for providing HIV/STI/Hepatitis testing, community outreach, individual intervention, and group facilitation to target populations in the community and agency.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct HIV/STD and Hepatitis C screenings which include collection of blood samples and urine specimens adhering to universal precautions.
• Engages, counsels, manages, motivates and effectively works with high-risk, vulnerable patient population, including chemically dependent persons.
• Assesses clients’ educational and risk-reduction needs and assists clients in developing risk reduction strategies for reducing high-risk behavior.
• Develops and delivers disease prevention, intervention and health promotion presentations to various audiences in the community.
• Engages in street outreach in public places in targeted population areas which consists of communicating information about the availability of HIV services.
• Provides HIV education, including basic information regarding prevention of transmission.
• Documents all activities and services provided and submit required documentation in a timely manner.
• Accurately enters all data as required into various databases.
• Provide linkage and navigation for health care, support services and risk reduction activities.
• Facilitate groups and individual interventions including screening, testing, life skills, social rehabilitation and risk reduction.
• Attend and participate in staff meetings, program meetings, and staff training as determined by supervisor.
• Follow through on verbal and written communication from the Program Manager and follow policies and procedures of the program.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
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KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Hours vary and you must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekends
• Must have a strong comfort level working with the target population as well has working some late nights at locations with high traffic of target population.
• Knowledge of community / County resources
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with diverse populations in public settings
• The ability to effectively engage and work in a stressful environment with high-risk, vulnerable client population and people in crisis.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• An ability to maintain a strong sense of respect for confidentiality involving both clients and fellow employees.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, other agencies and the public
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and meet established deadlines
• Basic computer skills required: Microsoft outlook email, office
• Basic math skills required: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Knowledge of basic risk reduction methods
• Basic Assessment Skills
• Ability to formulate interventions/recommendations based on assessment
• Basic individual intervention skills
• Basic Group facilitation skills.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:

• High-School Diploma or GED equivalent required
• Two years of Substance Abuse Training and/or one year of job-related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and conducting Intervention/Prevention services with minority and at-risk preferred.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES:

• HIV 501 State of Florida Certification
• Certification in Phlebotomy preferred.
• Valid Florida Driver’s License and proof of insurance required. On-going proof of insurance is required.
• Must have on-going reliable transportation for work-related activities

Important Notes:

Applicants must submit to a Level 2 Background and Pre-employment Drug Screening. 

Broward House offers a comprehensive benefits program which includes the following: Health, dental, and vision coverage, Flexible Spending Account, short term and long term disability, 401k, and life insurance

We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.