Care Coordinator Job Locations US-AL-Bayou La Batre Posted Date 21 hours ago(10/8/2024 12:02 PM) Job ID 2024-23286 # of Openings 2 AltaPointe Site Accordia Health - Bayou Category Bachelor Level, Behavioral Position Type Full Time Shift/Hours Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm, outreach can be outside this frame Responsibilities

Primary Job Functions:

General Responsibilities:

Liaison between HIV Prevention and Outreach/Community Agencies and ProgramsProvide community outreach and HIV/HEPC prevention educationProvide HIV and HEPC testing clinics identified at risk populations within targeted communitiesAdminister oral swab test kits within community outreach clinics, and properly dispose of medical waste according Accordia Infectious Control PolicyProvides ongoing monitoring and care coordination for patient’s referred to chronic care and PrEP servicesAssists with meeting reporting requirements of the HRSA and UAB grantsProvides support and advocates on behalf of patients, to secure community resources and needed servicesEffectively collaborates and consults with staff members, including clinicians and pharmacists, and outside sources in the delivery and arrangement of HIV/HEPC Prevention Services to targeted populationsProvides education on virus management and healthy living skills within educational outreach groupsDemonstrates the ability to recognize the elements of a crisis state and knows how to deescalate or resolve the situationProvides appropriate linkage to chronic care (Ryan White Centers) and PrEP services within communityEffectively demonstrates the application of HIV/HEPC Prevention and Outreach specific competencies

 

Supervision and Consultation:

Seeks supervision and consultation as neededAccepts and employs suggestions for improvementActively works to enhance skills

 

Clinical Record Keeping:

Documents in a timely fashion per Accordia Health policyDocuments in a clear and concise manner.Documents legibly

 

Courteous and respectful attitudes towards consumers, visitors and co-workers:

Treats consumers with care, dignity and compassionRespects consumers’ privacy and confidentialityIs pleasant and cooperative with othersAssists consumers and visitors as neededPersonal values don’t inhibit ability to relate to and care for othersIs sensitive to consumers’ needs, expectations and individual differencesIs gentle and calm with consumers and familiesAdopts a team work approach with coworkers

 

Administrative and Other Related Duties as Assigned:

Actively participates in Performance Improvement activitiesActively participates in AltaPointe committees as requiredCompletes assigned tasks in a timely mannerFollows AltaPointe policies and proceduresAttends appropriate in-services training and other workshops Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral health, social services, or public health related discipline preferred. A certification of case management training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health and experience within the Care Management field preferred or work related experience; valid verifiable state-issued driver’s license; knowledge in high-risk care specialties, outlined below, to be attained within six (6) months of employment:

 

Knowledge of chronic medical conditionsBasic knowledge of growth and development of child consumers as related to all intellectual, emotional, spiritual, and physical aspects consumer developmentKnowledge of cultural diversityKnowledge of Trauma Informed Care principlesKnowledge of behavior management, crisis intervention and interventions common to acute psychotic consumers, as well as, to non-violent crisis intervention practices.Knowledge of HIV education and prevention methodsKnowledge of HIV and HEP C viruses and PrEP/ PEPKnowledge of social determinants of healthKnowledge of available referral sources for physical health, mental health, and social servicesBasic knowledge of utilizing Electronic Health RecordsBasic knowledge of DMH and Medicaid standards