Employment
POSITION: Community Follow-Up Worker
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
The Community Follow-Up Worker provides a wide range of direct and indirect support services to at-risk or HIV positive clients with the goal of connecting clients with community services, medical services and entitlements.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Assists case management team with case management skills and data entry work
- Conducts preliminary interviews/ screening for program
- Escort client/ families to appointments when necessary, accompany staff when necessary
- Make extensive home and field visits to contact agencies, do outreach, case finding, and locating clients ensure program participation and accessing of services. Identify resources and promote program
- Assist in office administrative work. Monitor completion of forms and records
- Assists clients with home making, nutrition, budgeting and parenting. Identify and report client needs/stressors
- Act as liaison between the client, family and the case manager to ensure client trust and confidence
- Assists in actual child care where there is an emergency, otherwise arrange for services
- Performs other duties as assigned or requested during emergencies
The above is intended to describe the essential job functions, the general supplemental functions and the essential requirements for the performance of the job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of all the job functions.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Ability to read, write and understand English and carry out directions. HS Diploma or GED preferred. One year experience working with HIV/ AIDS a plus and substance abuse population. Must have good written and verbal communication skills. Bilingual English/ Spanish preferred.
To apply, send your cover letter and resume. Include the position title and your salary requirements. No calls please.
PSI
1401 University Avenue
Bronx, NY 10452
Attn: Human Resources
Fax: 718.588.5709
jobs@projectsamaritan.org