Job Summary
The Service Linkage Worker provides services within a broad range of focus areas to assist patients in accessing and adhering to care. Services provided may include HIV testing and counseling, patient assessments, assisting to reduce access and adherence barriers, follow-up to ensure referrals are completed, patient navigation assistance, and coordination with case managers and other clinic staff.

Minimum Qualifications

Education/ Work Experience:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social or behavior sciences (And) One (1) Year Work Experience documented paid work experience in providing client services to Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)

(OR)

High School Diploma or GED (And) Five (5) Years Work Experience documented paid work experience in providing client services to Persons Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA)

Equipment Operated: Computer and general office equipment.

Special Requirements

Communication Skills: Above Average Verbal (Heavy Public Contract), Writing /Composing: Correspondence, Reports

Other Skills: Analytical, P.C., MS Word

Work Schedule: Flexible, Eligible for Telecommute

Other Requirements: Completion of Texas Department of Health, HIV Case Management 101 within first 90 days of employment. Other required trainings as outlined in the Ryan White Standards of Care.