Department
About the Department
CCHE seeks to eliminate new HIV transmission events over the next 30 years (from 2011 to 2041) by using network science to target and integrate prevention as well as create structural and community-specific interventions.
Job Summary
This position is grant funded.
Responsibilities
Responsible for training and supporting the Linkage to Care and Outreach team members. Training consists of completing the HIV testing and counseling training, team trainings on updated protocols and services (i.e. Disease Intervention Specialist protocols), and CCHE-wide trainings that inform staff of outreach policies and procedures, basic STI and HIV knowledge, etc.
Complete regular audits ensuring documentation is up-to-date for the linkage to care and outreach team.
Provide task management to the linkage to care and outreach team and offer weekly supervision meetings.
Provide linkage to care services themselves, HIV result notification and linkage to care services for treatment and PrEP services, and HCV result notification and linkage.
Responsible following the fidelity monitoring protocols in data collection and documentation in Apricot. Lastly, the ACM will have experience and be further trained in crisis intervention in order to support staff when a crisis occurs.
Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.
Performs various administrative and operational tasks under moderate supervision. Acts as a resource on the basics of clinical research and related aspects of clinical study for other clinical research staff.
Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree).---
Work Experience:
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Certifications:
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Preferred Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Experience:
Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members.
Experience providing services for people with HIV and/or HCV.
Preferred Competencies
Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.
Strong organizational skills.
Strong knowledge of Chicago social service resources.
Strong knowledge of program subject matter.
Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility.
Creativity.
Ability to manage stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
Ability and/or willingness to provide HIV/STI treatment, education, and prevention in non-traditional settings.
Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word.
Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.
Ability to work on multiple projects.
Application Documents
Resume (required)
Cover Letter (required)
When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.
Job Family
Role Impact
FLSA Status
Pay Frequency
Scheduled Weekly Hours
Benefits Eligible
Drug Test Required
Health Screen Required
Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required
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