APLA Health’s mission is to achieve health care equity and promote well-being for the LGBT and other underserved communities and people living with and affected by HIV. We are a nonprofit, federally qualified health center serving more than 14,000 people annually. We provide 20 different services from 15 locations throughout Los Angeles County, including: medical, dental, and behavioral health care; PrEP counseling and management; health education and HIV prevention; and STD screening and treatment. For people living with HIV, we offer housing support; benefits counseling; home health care; and the Vance North Necessities of Life Program food pantries; among several other critically needed services. Additionally, we are leaders in advocating for policy and legislation that positively impacts the LGBT and HIV communities, provide capacity-building assistance to health departments across the country, and conduct community-based research on issues affecting the communities we serve. For more information, please visit us at aplahealth.org.
We offer great benefits, competitive pay, and great working environment!
We offer:
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance (no cost for employee)
Vision Insurance (no cost for employee)
Long Term Disability
Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Flexible Spending Accounts
11 Paid Holidays
4 Personal Days
10 Vacation Days
12 Sick Days
Metro reimbursement or free parking
Employer Matched (6%) 403b Retirement Plan
This is a great opportunity to make a difference!
This position will pay $25.00 - $27.28 hourly. Salary is commensurate with experience.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Gender Services Program Manager, the Patient Advocate will serve as a liaison between patients and health professionals to ensure that they patient experiences optimal health outcomes. Additionally, the Patient Advocate may assist patients with accessing certain social services e.g., Cal Fresh or GR (general relief).
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct a Patient Needs Assessment” with all new patients to identify their needs, and offer support as needed.
Follow up with patients to ensure their needs are being met and that they are satisfied with the services they are receiving at APLA Health.
Monitor, update, and sustain program visibility on all social media platforms.
Provide health education activities.
Help coordinate the design and layout of collateral materials, including but not limited to; program flyers, publicity campaigns, events and other materials as needed.
Assist APLA Health’s Behavioral Health Team as needed.
Assist APLA Health’s Medical Health Team as needed.
Ensure delivery of services that meets the patient’s needs.
Prepare quantitative and qualitative reports as assigned.
Attend community/public meetings as necessary.
Provide peer mentoring to clients seeking gender transition services.
OTHER DUTIES MAY BE ASSIGNED TO MEET PROGRAM NEEDS.
REQUIREMENTS:
Training and Experience:
Associates degree in a human services field OR two years of experience working as a patient advocate. At least two years’ experience working with marginalized communities and have extensive knowledge of psychosocial issues facing the community is preferred. Case management experience is preferred. Experience working in a nonprofit environment preferred. Experience working with electronic health records (eClinicalWorks) preferred.
Knowledge of:
The barriers that prevent members of the community from accessing health care; sexual health and wellness services/principles, human sexuality, substance use/misuse, effective communication skills, de-escalation practices, harm reduction, psychosocial and mental health factors affecting quality of life for patients, effective outreach strategies, data management, health and social concerns of diverse populations and effective social marketing principles.
The barriers to health care that some members of the community continue to face. Spectrum of HIV and STIs human sexuality, substance use and abuse, effective communication skills, de-escalation practices, harm reduction, psychosocial and mental health factors affecting quality of life for our patient outreach strategies, data management, health and social concerns of diverse populations , particularly those from marginalized communities PEP and PrEP, HIV/STI risk reduction theory, principles of social marketing and venues or areas where the target population congregates (in-person/online).
Ability to:
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing; organize work in an effective manner; work collaboratively in a clinical based environment; work independently and to meet clients/patients where they are.
WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
This is primarily an office position that requires only occasional bending, reaching, stooping, lifting and moving of office materials weighing 25 pounds or less. The position requires daily use of a personal computer and requires entering, viewing, and revising text and graphics on the computer terminal and on paper.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
Must possess a valid California drivers’ license; proof of auto liability insurance; and have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes. COVID-19 and Booster or Medical/ Religious Exemption required.
Equal Opportunity Employer: minority/female/transgender/disability/veteran.
To Apply:
Visit our website at www.aplahealth.org to apply or click the link below:
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=313286&clientkey=A5559163F67395E0A2585D2135F98806
