03/06/13

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.