Position Summary

Essential Functions

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  Assist pregnant women and families infected/affected by HIV/AIDS.
• Assess clients’ needs; develop, implement and monitor service care plans.

• Assistance with activities of daily living
• Assistance light housekeeping
• Assist with medication adherence and monitoring
• Instruct on Universal blood and body fluid precautions
• Offer emotional support and a consistent connection to services.
• Escort to medical appointments or other meetings, including, but not limited to, mental health visits and drug and alcohol visits, Social Security, Department of Public Welfare, and Department of Human Services
• Provide child care when appropriate
• Consult with Case Manager and others involved in clients' support network, reporting changes in status in a timely fashion.

• Obtain a minimum 325 units of service ( 1 unit=15 minutes) per month

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  Attend relevant workshops or join professional groups as necessary to maintain professional knowledge and licensure.
• Adheres to Action Wellness’ security guidelines and ensures the appropriate handling of sensitive information.
• Attends relevant staff meetings to promote communication and execution of goals.
• Completes special projects specific to the function of the department or as needed for the department as directed by Supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned within the scope of position expectations.

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  Must be bilingual in English and Spanish.
• Basic understanding of Action Wellness’ mission, vision, values, programs and services and business plan.
• Knowledge of basic client management procedures for determining eligibility, assessing needs, identifying resources, making referrals, following up, and documenting client interactions and proactively supporting client’s pursuit of goals.
• Ability to maintain appropriate and professional judgment in regard to interactions with clients and staff.
• Ability to maintain a respectful, nonjudgmental, and compassionate manner with clients.
• Knowledge of community resources and benefits that impact and/or benefit the targeted client needs.
• Ability to perform and assist with activities of daily living for assigned clients.
• Ability to travel with assigned client in and around assigned geographic area using public transportation.
• Ability to effectively use standard office equipment.
• Possesses strong interpersonal skills as demonstrated by compassionate, courteous, cordial, cooperative, and professional interaction with diverse groups of co-workers, external business partners, and the community.
• Ability to operate a computer and use a variety of common software programs including Microsoft Office, spreadsheets, and customized databases.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and effectively communicate with individuals and groups.
• Ability to effectively interview and engage a client in appropriate programming.
• Ability to work in a team structure – demonstrating ability to collaborate and contribute to the team’s work.
• Adheres to all Action Wellness and departmental policies and procedures.
• Attends all Action Wellness in-services as required.