Program Associate HIV

WHO WE ARE:

Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.

Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.

Supportive Team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.

Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, Retention & Adherence, the HIV Program Associate provides support to the Counseling, Testing and Referral Services Department.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides HIV pre and post-test counseling services
• Performs HIV testing
• Documents progress notes in Electronic Medical Records
• Handles HIV Program data needs, including data collection, input, and analysis
• Manages HIV program office filing, including applications, contracts, linkage agreements, and other documents
• Provides office support by answering phones, sending faxes, photocopying, typing, and filing
• Orders and manages storage of HIV testing supplies
• Distributes supplies as needed throughout the centers
• Enters data into the Electronic Medical Record, including but not limited to, lab results
• Ensures follow-up as necessary for clients
• Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient information
• Provides partner notification services and referrals
• Participates in health fairs and other community events
• Assists program manager with quality management data and electronic medical record accuracy
• Performs other related duties, as assigned by supervisor

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Associate’s degree and/or a satisfactory equivalent of education and work experience

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

• Basic HIV knowledge (transmission, prevention, resources)
• Must be computer proficient, with experience in Outlook, Word and Excel and data entry.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Good analytical skills
• Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care
• Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural, and religious backgrounds