Hepatitis Peer Specialist
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Job Location:
Washington, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
9 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
V-Tech Solutions Inc.
Position Title:Hepatitis Peer Specialist
Location:Washington DC (DC Health / Community-Based Organizations)
Position Overview
V-Tech Solutions isseekinga dedicated and compassionate Hepatitis Peer Specialist to support community-based outreach education and linkage to care services. This role focuses on engaging hard-to-reach populations and connecting individuals to vital health and wellness resources.
Roles and Responsibilities
Peer Assignment and Training
Participatein training provided by DC Health for peers withlivedexperience in recovery or health navigation.
Work directly within community-based organizations (CBOs) to support program goals.
Serve as a bridge between clinical services and underserved populations.
Outreach and Participant Enrollment
Identifyand engage potentialparticipantswithin and outside assigned agencies.
Provide basic education on HIV HCV (Hepatitis C) and STIs.
Conduct outreach activities to increase awareness and program participation.
Assistwith enrollment of eligible participants into services and programs.
Linkage to Care and Follow-Up
Based on testing and assessment results refer participants to HCV-related health and wellness services and other community resources.
Develop individualized client care plans to ensure ongoing support.
Maintainconsistent contact with participants through in-person visits drop-ins email and phone calls.
Accompanyclients to clinics community agencies or home visits alongside nurses as needed.
Maintainaccurateand confidential records andsubmitmonthly reports to DC Healthin a timely manner.
Program Administration
Follow all agency policies and procedures includingmaintainingstrict confidentiality of participant and organizational information.
Attend and activelyparticipatein requiredtrainingand bi-weekly team meetings.
Qualifications
Lived experience in recovery healthcare navigation or community outreach preferred.
Strong communicationand interpersonal skills.
Ability to work effectively with diverse and underserved populations.
Organizational skills with attention to detail for documentation and reporting.
Ability tomaintainconfidentiality and professionalism at all times.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Sales Experience
- Crane
- Customer Service
- Communication skills
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Microsoft Word
- Case Management
- OSHA
- Team Management
- Catheterization
- Microsoft Outlook Calendar
- EHS
About Company
WE ARE V-TECH SOLUTIONS. We deliver Health, Technology, and Professional Services to government and commercial clients.
