Family Support Worker - Peds ID

Family Support Worker

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  Provides individual contact with patients to identify and develop client directed
  treatment plan goals and monitor ongoing achievement of goals.
  
• Supports patients in navigating the clinic system and community resources.
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  Engages patients expected to start ARV regimens in an assessment of readiness
  for treatment, provide education on HIV medications, anticipated benefits/sides
  effects and importance of adherence. Assesses patient needs upon onset of
  medication.
  
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  Provides individual and group educational skill building opportunities to foster
  adherence to medications, identifies strategies to improve adherence to health
  routines, communicates with providers on additional issues to increase
  engagement in care and adherence to treatment;
  
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  Enhances engagement in care and adherence by conducting patient reminder
  calls, notification and follow-up per program policy and procedures.
  
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  Meets with patients during clinical visits to introduce and discuss health promotion
  and disease prevention with available literature. Participates in continuing
  HIV/AIDS education.
  
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  Provides administrative assistance with clinical operations and medical records as
  needed, including scanning electronic medical records and being available to
  conduct HIV testing in clinic and community.
  
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  Adheres to all confidentiality policies. It is a direct violation of company’s policy to
  share the names or case facts concerning any client, patient or volunteer of the
  Clinic with any other person with the exception of those actually involved in the
  care of the patient/client. Any release of confidential information to any other entity
  shall be performed by authorized personnel only and shall be accompanied by
  proper written authorization from the patient/client.
  

$16 to $18 per hour depending on education and experience.

• At least 1-2 years' experience with HIV population preferred, either via work environment or participation in volunteer activities.
• Basic computer proficiency

This is a time-limited position.  Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available.

Background Check is Required.

To be considered you must upload your Cover Letter, Resume/CV, and 3 References.

University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville:   Visit this link to watch the video.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

The University of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to nondiscrimination with respect to race, creed, color, religion, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, political opinions or affiliations, genetic information and veteran status in all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.