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Every day at Broward House someone finds healing; someone’s mind is renewed; hope and health restored. All because of our team of incredibly skilled and passionate Care Guides (potentially YOU!)
What does it mean to be a Care Guide? All Staff in each position at Broward House is considered a Care Guide it is the goal of everything we do from Finance to Social Worker
It means you are driven by improving community and ready to serve our neighbors in need. You care about important issues like mental health, HIV prevention and care, affordable housing, and improving the overall health of your community.
You see challenges as opportunities and enjoy learning new things. You are self-motivated with an ability to shift priorities based on the need of the clients, and Agency. You believe that change is possible and ready to do the necessary work to make it happen.
At Broward House, we are doers. Words are good, but action is better. Our work is serving others, providing care to people living with HIV and uplifting our most vulnerable communities.
We are a united group, guided by our Core Values… We are Authentic, Consistent, Adaptable, and Resolute in our mission. Dignity is our foundation and client care is at the center of everything we do. We believe everyone has value and deserves to be seen, heard, and empowered!
If this describes you… YOU may belong here! We are your people.
YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health. Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care.
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.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Hours vary and you must be able to work flexible hours including evenings and weekendsMust 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 resourcesExcellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate with diverse populations in public settingsThe 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 publicAbility to follow written and verbal instructions and meet established deadlinesBasic computer skills required: Microsoft outlook email, officeBasic math skills required: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and divisionAbility to work independently with minimal directionKnowledge of basic risk reduction methodsBasic Assessment SkillsAbility to formulate interventions/recommendations based on assessmentBasic individual intervention skillsBasic Group facilitation skills. Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle and provide own transportation.EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCE:High-School Diploma or GED equivalent requiredTwo 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 CertificationCertification 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 activitiesImportant 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.
AHF CommitmentWe at Broward House 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.
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