Health Navigator 2

WHO WE ARE

Broward House, Inc. is a not-for-profit community-based organization serving Broward County with a focus on HIV care and Prevention, housing, and behavioral health.

Broward believes in the dignity and value of every person who walks through the door. Our team lifts each other and those we serve with consistency, authenticity, adaptability, and a resolute commitment to equity in health care.

Do you enjoy supporting those living with HIV to reach their health goals? Would you enjoy your spending your days being the voice of advocacy and interpretation between patient and medical provider?

Does you enjoy linking individuals to the resources to support their health? Do you believe everyone deserves the best of care?

You may want to join our team in providing HIV Nursing Case Management.

YOUR CONTRIBUTION TO OUR SUCCESS!

In addition to other duties, this position is responsible for

• Build rapport with those most in need of comprehensive medical care and assess strengths, needs, abilities and preferences.
• Collaborate with the client to build individual plan of care based on identified clients’goals with with input nd medical team.
• Arranging services and completing linkage required based on individualized needs.
• Coaching and education to increase clients level of understanding of disease progression, treatment and healthy lifestyle.
• Meeting with internal and external interdisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate client services and documents outcomes of meetings, including hospitals, health department and medical providers.
• Conduct home visits
• Promotes program refinement, understanding client / public needs and effectively participates in all assigned meetings.
• Effectively working with high-risk, vulnerable client populations including chemically- dependent persons.
• Ability to work with persons in crisis.

Skills / Requirements

• Licensed Practical Nurse with preferred experience in case management / social services. RN positions are available.
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.
• Solution focused approach to conflict and challenges
• Moderate to Advanced Computer Skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal direction
• Knowledge of Substance Abuse and Mental Health Symptoms and basic interventions
• Familiarity with local community resources for patients with chronic disease.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• Knowledge of patient teaching, health promotion and disease prevention methods related to routine health care and those designed to address the needs of patients with chronic, disabling health conditions.
• Familiarity with Patient-Centered Medical Homes concept
• Ability to legally operate and motor vehicle and provide own transportation.

Important Notes

Certificates / Training / Licenses :

• HIV / AIDS knowledge preferred
• Valid Florida Drivers License and ongoing proof of insurance required

Must pass all drug and background screening requirements, including a level 2 federal background and motor vehicle screening

AHF Commitment

We at Broward House believe that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status or disability.

The right of equal employment opportunity extends to recruiting, hiring selection, transfer, promotion, training and all other conditions of employment.

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