Summary
Bronx Counseling Center (BCC) is an opioid substance abuse treatment and counseling center committed to providing comprehensive care and support to individuals struggling with addiction. BCC is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Health Coordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in health education, excellent interpersonal skills, and a passion for helping individuals on their journey to recovery.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to
▪ Education: Provide education to all patients regarding HIV (including pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis), tuberculosis, viral hepatitis, sexually transmitted infections, and other communicable diseases.
▪ Risk Reduction: Implement risk reduction strategies and counseling services to minimize the spread of communicable diseases among patients.
▪ Referrals: Facilitate referrals to appropriate healthcare providers and services for further testing, treatment, and care as needed.
▪ Coordination: Coordinate with medical and counseling staff to ensure comprehensive care for patients, including counseling, medication management, and referral services.
▪ Documentation: Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records in accordance with federal and state regulations.
▪ Compliance: Ensure compliance with all BCC policies, procedures, and ethical standards related to health education and disease prevention.
▪ Outreach: Engage in outreach efforts to educate and inform the community about communicable disease prevention and available resources.
Required Qualifications
▪ Education: Bachelor’s degree
▪ Skills:
▪ - Comfortable communicating with patients on a frequent basis
▪ - Basic understanding of medical terminology
▪ - Experience in a teaching or training environment
▪ - Excellent organizational and time management skills.
▪ - Strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
▪ - Proficiency in bilingual communication (English/Spanish).
▪ - Knowledge of local health resources and services for communicable disease prevention and treatment.
Benefits
▪ Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
▪ Comprehensive benefits package.
▪ Paid time off and holidays.
▪ Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
▪ Supportive and collaborative work environment.
Disclaimer
This description is intended to provide basic guidelines for work performed by employees assigned to this job, which may vary by individual department and sites. It is not intended to include all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position or performance review. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Ability to Relocate:
- Bronx, NY 10457: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person