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Linkage to Care Specialist

AIDS Healthcare Foundation
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Chicago, IL, US

Salary

Competitive

Contract type

Full Time

Paid Time Off
Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Assistance
Flexible Spending Account
Employee Discounts

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  • The Linkage to Care Specialist at AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) serves as a supportive resource for clients newly diagnosed with HIV and assists them in accessing medical care.
  • This role requires a compassionate approach, helping clients navigate their healthcare journey while fostering relationships with community organizations.
  • Candidates must have at least 2 years of experience in a relevant field and will be compensated with a salary of $50,000 per year.
  • AHF emphasizes its core values, including patient-centered care and respect for diversity, ensuring that employees are aligned with its mission.
  • In addition to a collaborative work environment, AHF offers comprehensive benefits to support the overall well-being of its employees.

A Linkage to Care Specialist  contributes to AHF by acting as a friendly, helpful resource to clients and community partners. For clients who are newly diagnosed with HIV and/ or are not currently in care, Linkage can answer any questions regarding living with HIV and disclosure of status, facilitate entrance into medical care, accompany clients to their first few appointments, make referrals to complementary services, and offer HIV testing to partners and friends among other things.

A Linkage to Care Specialist enhances the reputation of AHF by  linking individuals to care and providing compassionate and non judgemental customer service. Linkage Specialists enable AHF to be of service to the community by providing support to individuals at a critical and potentially overwhelming moment. As a part of their work with the community organizations, Linkage builds and fosters relationships with agencies that offer support services, as well as those groups whose clients would benefit from AHF services.

 

You will be a passionate advocate for our top initiatives.

 

To be successful as a Linkage to Care Specialist it is crucial to ensure that the AHF Core Values and Mission stay top of mind with all that you do. At AHF we are nimble and able to adapt in a dynamic environment to assist in providing the best experience for our clients and workplace for our employees.

 

AHF has a collaborative organizational structure where staff are accountable to multiple leaders.

 

The Linkage to Care Specalist will work as a part of a close-knit team to play an important role in the continuum of HIV care by bridging testing with medical care and other services. Working closely with testing programs, Linkage is available immediately after a reactive result to guide the client through next steps. In connection with the healthcare centers, Linkage helps clients prepare for, and get oriented to their engagement in care, regardless of insurance status. The ultimate goal of AHF’s Linkage to Care Program is to assist clients through their HIV diagnosis and empower them to be proactive in taking care of themselves and protecting others.

 

#INDAHF

Qualifications

AMAZING INDIVIDUALS WORKING FOR POSITIVE PEOPLE at AIDS Healthcare Foundation!

 

Does the idea of doing something that really makes a difference in people’s lives while being well-compensated intrigue you? Are you looking to work for an organization that encourages growth and success from each and every one of its employees?

 

If so, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the place for you!

 

Founded in 1987, AIDS Healthcare Foundation is the largest specialized provider of HIV/AIDS medical care in the nation. Our mission is to provide cutting edge medicine and advocacy, regardless of ability to pay. Through our healthcare centers, pharmacies, health plan, research and other activities, AHF provides access to the latest HIV treatments for all who need them.

  

AHF’s core values are:

 

  • Patient-Centered
  • Value Employees
  • Respect for Diversity
  • Nimble
  • Fight for What’s Right

Please review our Advocacy page for the latest news on how AHF is Fighting for What’s Right! Advocacy News.

 

Benefits at AHF

 

AHF offers comprehensive benefits to help our employees do and be their very best! These benefits are intended to enhance employee physical, financial, spiritual and professional health. 

 

Benefits offered includes:

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • Medical GAP Plan (Up to $5,000 to pay for medical expenses)
  • Life Insurance
  • Supplemental Life and AD& D 
  • Retirement 401 (k) Plan with Employer Match
  • Tuition/Education Reimbursement
  • Gym Membership Reimbursement
  • Employee Discounts
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Sick Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave (8 weeks)
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • FSA Plan
  • Short and Long Term Disability plans
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

For futher information on benefits, please visit our website here: AHF Benefits.

 

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