HIV Services Specialist

Sea Mar Community Health Centers, a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) founded in 1978, is a community-based organization committed to providing quality, comprehensive health, human, housing, educational and cultural services to diverse communities, specializing in service to Latinos in Washington State. Sea Mar proudly serves all persons without regard to race, ethnicity, immigration status, gender, or sexual orientation, and regardless of ability to pay for services. Sea Mar's network of services includes more than 90 medical, dental, and behavioral health clinics and a wide variety of nutritional, social, and educational services. We are recruiting for the following position:

Sea Mar is a mandatory COVID-19 and flu vaccine organization

HIV Services Specialist - Posting #27378

Hourly Rate: $30.00

Position Summary:

Full-time HIV Services Specialist position available at Sea Mar's Vancouver - Salmon Creek Medical Clinic. Sea Mar’s HIV Program works to ensure that individuals who are currently diagnosed with HIV (including migrants) have access to quality health care. This includes primary health care (including preventive health and dental care), substance abuse (drugs and alcohol) treatment and counseling, and mental health services. All efforts are made to reduce barriers to care by having the case manager provide case management services.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge and understanding of HIV case management program guidelines and standards, stays up to date on case management content, policies, and procedures.
• Complete comprehensive assessment with Client and assist with screening and intakes.
• Create, monitor, review, and update individual service plans every 6 months that are culturally responsive and timely to the needs of the Client.
• Cultivate and maintain a supportive effective working relationship with Client.
• Support clients through applied knowledge of healthcare benefits, public and private financial assistance, and insurance access.
• Attend HIV Case Management meetings/trainings and other relevant trainings to maintain a comprehensive understanding of HIV and the communities being served.
• Collaborate with colleagues and partners to improve health literacy for clients and improve access to care.
• Develop and maintain a thorough knowledge of eligibility and benefit provisions for public and private financial assistance and health care coverage programs and provide assistance to support Clients to access these services.
• Accurately, complete, and current records within Progress Notes in Provide database per HIV Medical Case Management standards and requirements.
• Maintain comprehensive understanding of HIV Medical Case Management to include standards and the requirements.

Qualifications:

• Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred (verbal and written), but not required.
• Must be proficient in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledgeable about and sensitive to the needs persons diagnosed with HIV.
• Good organizational skills
• Well-developed communication skills and team player
• Flexibility with schedule: although typical schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm, some evenings and/or weekend work will be required.
• Must be a self-starter and team player.
• Must have a valid Washington State Driver's License and liability insurance.

• One (1) year providing case management or other direct client-level services
• One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience in a health services program AND
• One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience in one or more of the following HIV, Hep C, STDs, and Opioid Overdose AND/OR
• One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience providing technical assistance in-person and by phone and computer AND/OR
• One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) working within a culturally diverse environment.

• Seven years of professional management, consultative experience or lived experience in a health services program that includes.
• One (1) year providing case management or other direct client-level services.
• One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience in a health services program AND
• One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience in one or more of the following HIV, Hep C, STDs, and Opioid Overdose AND/OR
• One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) of professional level experience providing technical assistance in-person and by phone and computer AND/OR
• One (1) or more years (full-time equivalency) working within a culturally diverse environment.

What We Offer:

Sea Mar offers talented and motivated people the opportunity to work in a dynamic and growing community health organization. Working at Sea Mar Community Health Centers is more than just a job, it’s a fulfilling career with opportunity for advancement. The fringe benefits surpass most companies. For example, Full-time employees working 30 hours or more, receive an excellent benefit package of:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Prescription coverage
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• Paid-time-off starting at 24 days per year + 10 paid Holidays.

We also offer 401(k)/Retirement options and an exciting opportunity to work in a culturally diverse environment. 

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, complete the online application and click SUBMIT or APPLY NOW. If you have any questions regarding the position, email Zachary Forsyth, HCA, at [email protected]. 

Sea Mar is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Posted 03/04/2025

Please visit our website to learn more about us at www.seamar.org. You may also apply thru our Career page at https://www.seamar.org/jobs-general.html