Job Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Organize and conduct the reentry psychosocial support group, Free to Be Me, for the agency
• Prepare curriculum for workshops and groups
• Attend multi-disciplinary care team meetings
• Serve as an advocate for clients’ needs, keeping clients informed of new policies, services, and other events that can help enrich their well-being
• Establish and maintain client records including demographics, proof of status, and eligibility
• Input and maintain client level data in designated data system
• Provide outreach to individuals living with HIV in the Michigan Department of Corrections and link to HIV case management services as needed
• Coordinate visits to the Michigan Department of Corrections with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services
• Provide outreach to individuals living with HIV in the county jails of the Eligible Metropolitan Area and link to HIV case management services as needed
• Provide HIV education and stigma reduction education to corrections nursing staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent required with at least three years of experience in human services
• Must be able to function independently, be self-motivated, be able to work well with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic groups, and highly organized
• Knowledge of community resources helpful
• Basic computer literacy required, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel
• Must have a fully insured vehicle and driver license.

Additional Information

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