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Careers at The Health Trust
The Health Trust is looking for people with a passion to fulfill our mission to make Silicon Valley the healthiest region in America. For more information about The Health Trust, including our mission, vision, values, and Initiatives, visit here.
The Health Trust offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance/LTD/AD&D, flexible spending accounts, 403(b)/401(a) retirement plan, employee assistance plan and vacation and sick time (except for contractual positions).
The Health Trust provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is the policy of The Health Trust to prohibit unlawful discrimination of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, veteran status, marital status, gender or sexual orientation or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Application 
Answers should be typed, printed, or carefully written in ink. Please answer all questions, indicating “none” where applicable. RESUMES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED IN LIEU OF ANY INFORMATION REQUIRED ON THIS FORM. This application must be completed in its entirety; resumes may be attached as supplemental information.
AIDS Services
| Date Posted |
Position |
Status |
03/06/13 |
Benefits Specialist |
Full Time |
| Brief Job Description Summary |
Assess the needs of individuals with HIV/AIDS, and connects them with internal services and/or community resources; assists clients with accessing and/or troubleshooting public/private benefits and entitlement programs; coordinates with staff and other providers (HIV and non-HIV related) to attempt to get client needs met and to avoid duplication of services; outreach to clients in jail or who are out of care, outreach to the community.
REQUIREMENTS
- Graduation from an accredited university with a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, or equivalent work experience which has prepared the individual to fulfill the job requirements.Two years non-profit experience in health care or social service organization with knowledge of HIV/AIDS, and knowledge of public and private benefits, and entitlement programs.
- Spanish speaking preferred.
- Knowledge and experience with public/private benefits and entitlement programs.
- Knowledge of community resources.
- Knowledge of HIV/AIDS and related issues/concerns
- Adept at establishing rapport with clients, families, health care professionals, and community service organizations.
- Ability to provide culturally competent and linguistically appropriate services.
- Ability to establish and maintain appropriate professional boundaries, and to maintain a high standard of professional and ethical conduct. Strong oral and written communication skills to perform essential duties above and to communicate effectively with diverse populations.
- Ability to work independently, prioritize, and make effective use of time.
- Ability to efficiently handle demanding workload involving multiple tasks, and master detailed and complex information.
- Ability to problem solve and exercise critical thinking and good judgment with minimal supervision.
- Ability to handle conflict, crisis situations, and difficult clients.
- Ability to work as a team player, collaborating with staff and community partners.
- Computer and internet skills, knowledge of Microsoft Word, Outlook.
- Car available for daily use with valid driver’s license and automobile insurance as required by the State of California.
- Will be required to travel locally.
- May be exposed to communicable diseases.
- Duties are performed in a combination of the office setting and the field. Must be able to drive to patient’s homes.
- Employment background screening required. Must also pass Santa Clara County Corrections Department criminal background check and fingerprinting in order to enter the jails.
- Annual Tuberculosis screening required.
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The Health Trust provides equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. It is the policy of The Health Trust to prohibit unlawful discrimination of any type on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition including genetic characteristics, veteran status, marital status, gender or sexual orientation or any other consideration made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.
Full job descriptions available upon request from the Human Resource
Department.
Send or FAX resume or apply in person:
The Health Trust, Human Resources
3180 Newberry Drive, Suite 200
San Jose, CA 95118
Phone: 408.513.8700
Fax: 408.448.4055
E-mail: resume@healthtrust.org
Application (PDF)
The Health Trust is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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