Brooklyn Plaza Medical Center, Inc. is a non-profit community health center providing comprehensive primary health care in the heart of the Fort Greene section of Brooklyn, New York. Over the past 40 years, BPMC has grown considerably and looking to expand in the near future. The services currently offered at Brooklyn Plaza are primary health care and support services including Adult Medicine, Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine, Geriatric Care; Dental; Women's Health including Prenatal Care and Family Planning; Behavioral Health; Podiatry; Social Work, and Nutrition Counseling; and School-Based Health Center.
RESPONSIBILITES
Field -based direct care to clients with HIV/AIDS
Observe, report, and assess client self-administration of medication.
Identify resources for clients to overcome barriers to care, such as transportation, housing, and childcare arrangements.
Remain aware of current services offered by service providers, such as mental health, housing, and employment assistance.
Maintain strict confidentiality in accordance with agency policies.
Engages direct working relationships with and serves as primary point of contact for clients, facilitating medical and program services.
Visits clients' homes on a regular basis
Accompany clients to medical appointments, when required.
Deliver in-home weekly or monthly health education and promote HIV self- management to clients.
Communicate with Care Team members (Care Coordinator, primary care physicians and other health care providers) to facilitate client care.
May meet with clients after primary care physician appointments to review and update care plan with the Care Coordinator.
RESPONSIBILITES:
Organizational duties:
Meet with Care Team (including, but not limited to, Care Coordinator and primary care provider) to discuss client care issues and needs and facilitate client health care.
Maintain documentation of all client encounters and complete reporting requirements according to organization standards.
Track client information, schedules, files, and forms in a confidential manner
Track client attendance at medical appointments and patient navigation sessions and initiate outreach and missed appointment procedures, as necessary.
Attend and represent the organization at professional conferences, in-service trainings, and meetings at the request of or with the approval of supervisor.
EDUCATION
Associate Degree preferred; please indicate whether you have an Associate's or a Bachelors degree
At least three (2) years of experience working with underserved populations; please indicate whether you have experience with HIV/AIDS Community
Certified as peer worker by the NYC AIDS Institute Peer Certification and/or case management certification by CUCS and/or at least ninety (90) hours of documented training.
Strong understanding of cultural competency with the larger population
Computer literacy desirable
Bilingual (English/Spanish) Preferred
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Email resume. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $47,000.00 per year
Work setting:
- Acute care
- Community health center
- In-person
Experience:
- Customer service: 1 year (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Brooklyn, NY 11217 (Preferred)
Ability to Relocate:
- Brooklyn, NY 11217: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person