Community Health Worker

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Nashville, Tennessee, United States
Valid driver's license required
Familiarity with people living with hiv
Ability to engage hiv patients
The Community Health Worker will integrate into the multidisciplinary care team to develop close relationships with patients and facilitate access to essential services

Job Summary

  • The Community Health Worker will integrate into the multidisciplinary care team to develop close relationships with patients and facilitate access to essential services.
  • Responsibilities include identifying clients lost to care, providing adherence counseling, and linking individuals to community-based organizations and specialty services.
  • The role requires frequent travel within Nashville and surrounding counties to meet clients in clinics, homes, and various community access points.

Matching Summary

The Community Health Worker will integrate into the multidisciplinary care team to develop close relationships with patients and facilitate access to essential services.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Valid driver's license required
  • Familiarity with people living with HIV
  • Ability to engage HIV patients
  • Basic computer skills for data collection
  • Willingness to travel in Nashville area

Nice-to-have

  • Associate or bachelor degree welcome
  • Familiarity with Ryan White programs
  • Knowledge of Meharry Community Wellness Center
  • Team player with strong organization skills
  • Motivated to serve people with HIV

Key Requirements

  • High school diploma with commensurate experience
  • Must possess valid driver's license
  • Familiarity with Nashville/Davidson County areas
  • Mandatory familiarity with people living with HIV

Work Rights

Not specified

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