Linkage Specialist

Evergreen Health • Buffalo, NY

10h

About The Position

At Evergreen and our affiliates, we value collaborative, down-to-earth individuals and encourage self-expression. We recognize that our diverse workforce allows us to provide culturally competent care to everyone in our community.

The Linkage Specialist is responsible for engaging individuals who use substances in discussion about their use and education on safer options.

Requirements

• Qualified candidate will have an Associate degree in Human Services, Public Health, or related field with two (2) years of qualifying experience in care coordination, case management with the following population: person with a chronic illness and or/persons with a history of mental illness, homelessness, or chemical dependence
• Candidate must be able to communicate clearly and professionally in writing and verbally
• Demonstrate familiarity with computers and MS Office software (Outlook, Word)
• Demonstrate effective time management and organization skills
• Awareness of and sensitivity to the issues and health disparities faced by underserved populations is essential

Responsibilities

• Conducts individual harm reduction sessions with individuals using substances to provide treatment options, safer injection counseling, wound care, testing, and goal planning related to Harm Reduction Billing services
• Available to conduct the above sessions with patients by appointment or on a walk-in basis for the Center of Behavioral Health as well as other departments of Evergreen Health
• Fills in as necessary to conduct rapid and confirmatory HIV/Hepatitis C testing and enters affiliated documentation into AIRS, Medent and Testing Tracker Form
• Links individuals with treatment according to test results, with an emphasis on Hepatitis C due to its prevalence among PWUD; this may include reminder calls about Hepatitis C treatment appointments and check-ins with patients and providers
• Provides internal and external linkages for clients seeking a higher level of care

Benefits

• Multiple comprehensive medical health insurance plans to choose from
• Dental and Vision coverage at no cost to you
• Paid Time Off package equaling up to 4 weeks in your first year
• 403b with a generous company match
• Paid parking or monthly metro pass
• Professional development opportunities
• Paid lunch breaks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees