Family Support Worker - Peds ID

Classification Title

Family Support Worker

Job Description

• 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.
• 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.

• 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;

• Enhances engagement in care and adherence by conducting patient reminder
  
  

calls, notification and follow-up per program policy and procedures.

• Meets with patients during clinical visits to introduce and discuss health promotion
  
  

and disease prevention with available literature. Participates in continuing

HIV/AIDS education.

• 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.

• 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.

Expected Salary

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

Minimum Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience with children or families. Preferred Qualifications:

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

Special Instructions To Applicants

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.

Health Assessment Required: Yes