Community Outreach Worker II

The JACQUES Initiative of the Institute of Human Virology(IHV) at the University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB) isexpanding its community outreach program. This CommunityOutreach Worker II position will identify, link to care, andcoordinate services for individuals newly diagnosed as HIV+ andthose who are previously-diagnosed HIV+ and currently out of care.Encounters will happen in the hospital, as well as in the largerBaltimore Metropolitan Area community.Benefits: Non-exempt RegularUMB offers a comprehensive benefits packagethat prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professionaldevelopment, along with additional exciting perks that employees cantake advantage of. This position participates in a retirementprogram, effective on your date of hire. Non-exempt regular staffreceive a generous PAID leave package that starts with 11 days ofvacation accrued per year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave,unlimited accrual of sick time, and time for community service;comprehensive health insurance; professional learning anddevelopment programs; tuition remission for employees and theirdependents at any University System of Maryland school; andflexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable perjob).UMB is a public university and constituent institution of theUniversity System of Maryland. All employees are expected to workprimarily physically within the State of Maryland.Essential Functions:• Coordinate the identification of newly diagnosed orpreviously-diagnosed HIV+ individuals.• Assessment of psychosocial barriers and social determinants ofhealth.• Conduct outreach activities to provide education and testingfor HIV and HCV.• Provide PrEP navigation services and support ED testing tofoster engagement into medical care and case management.• Build and maintain strong relationships with community membersand partners.• Keep records of program activities: progress, status, andoutcomes, and prepare reports for management.• Performs all the duties of a Community Outreach Worker I.Qualifications :Education: High-school diploma or GED.Experience: Two (2) years in community outreach, healthcare, research, and/or social services.The ideal candidate should have experience working in the field ofHIV/AIDS providing direct services to clients, includingpsychosocial support services, case management, psychosocialassessment, insurance application, and resources coordination. Inaddition, familiarity with HIV resources in Baltimore, Ryan Whitestandards of care and documentation, use of electronic medicalrecords, and cultural sensitivity is highly preferred.OTHER:Except for qualifications established by law, additional relatedexperience and formal education in which one has gained theknowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance ofthe work of the job class may be substituted for the education orexperience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 collegecredits being equivalent to one year of experience.Based on the duties of this position, selected candidates areeligible to participate in the Bargaining Unit (Union).Salary Range: $42,770 - $52,000 (Commensurate with education andexperience)UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Allqualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race,color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteranstatus, age, or any other characteristic protected by law orpolicy. For assistance related to employment, please contact theTalent Recruitment department at HRJobs@umaryland.edu .If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for adisability under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), duringany part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant AccommodationRequest . You may also contact HRDiversity@umaryland.edu . Please note that onlyinquiries concerning an ADA request for reasonable accommodationwill be responded to from this email address.The University of Maryland, Baltimore prohibits sex discriminationin any education program or activity that it operates. Individualsmay report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. Formore information, follow this link UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination.