Outreach Driver

Company Overview :

WellView Care specializes in the testing, treatment, and management of HIV, Hepatitis C, and Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

Our mission is to be the premier community health clinic in our region and our vision is for a country where sexually transmitted infections are prevented and where every person has high-quality STD prevention, care, and treatment while living free from stigma and discrimination.

WellView Care offers an array of services that include healthcare and pharmacy services, case management, and substance abuse management.

Job Summary :

Our team is looking for a highly committed Outreach Driver to engage with underserved individuals in our community. Our Outreach Drivers identify, engage, and transport individuals in need to our clinics so they can receive HIV awareness, prevention, and education, and offer STD and HIV, Hep C testing and treatment.

This includes treatment counseling and linkage for underserved community members. The role provides risk reduction awareness, and advocacy to the community.

Reporting to : Office Manager

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

The job duties listed below are the essential job functions of this role. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change, and new responsibilities may be assigned with or without prior notice.

• Maintain a professional and favorable public image for the community by building relationships with community members
• Conducts community outreach services by visiting community centers, homeless shelters, soup kitchens, public parks, bus & train stations
• Educates potential at-risk clients regarding HIV / HEP C / STD risk reduction, testing, and treatment information
• Recruits participants for testing, treatments, and counseling services and provides transportation to and from the clinic for service
• Identifies medication readiness for patients to pick up
• Distributes preventive materials such as safe sex kits at community locations while engaging with the underserved community in efforts to promote HIV / STD testing and preventative knowledge
• Maintains and protects company vehicles and property while conducting daily transportation
• Aids office manager in obtaining office supplies and resources, this may include but is not limited to :
• Retrieving pharmacy medication
• Retrieving sex care kit from DOH
• Retrieving coupons and bus fairs

Additional Duties :

• Maintains strict patient and employee confidentiality.
• Attends all mandatory staff meetings

Minimum Required Qualifications &Experience :

• A valid driver’s license
• Prior experience in a primary driver-oriented role

Preferred Qualifications and Experience :

• Bilingual
• Outreach experience
• Bachelor of Science degree in Social Work or related field is preferred
• Two or more years of professional work experience as an Outreach Coordinator working with HIV Positive, drug addicts, and prevention of STDs, is highly preferred.

Skills :

• Interpersonal Skills
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly with all internal and external customers
• Outgoing and extrovert personality, empathic and sensitive to people's needs
• Ability to interact effectively with underserved individuals in the local community.
• Considerable knowledge of functions of Social Service that involves working with, communicating with, and teaching people.

These occupations often involve helping or providing service to others.

Education :

High school diploma or the general equivalent of a diploma (GED)

Licenses :

A valid driver's License and reliable access to transportation

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods sitting in the car and prolonged periods of standing when conducting outreach services
• Must be able to lift approximately 50 pounds occasionally

Workplace Civility Requirements & Attributes :

• Represents WellView Care with a positive demeanor both internally and externally
• Participates fully as a team member, completing all requirements assigned promptly
• Treat all employees, clients, and vendors with dignity and respect
• Works cohesively with team members and all co-workers
• Displays a positive attitude through supportive behaviors, problem-solving, and communication skills, (both verbal and written communication)
• Acts in a professional manner always to maintain a positive work environment
• Utilizes excellent written and oral communication skills
• Maintains a professional-client relationship to properly represent WellView Care.

Location :

• St. Lucie County
Work setting :
• On site
• On site

Schedule :

Monday Friday / 9 am to 5 pm

Pre-Employment Requirements :

• Status of Driver’s License
• Level 2 background check
• Employment Drug Testing
28 days ago