Job ID86675

LocationAurora, Colorado

Full/Part TimeFull-Time

Regular/TemporaryRegular

Why Work at Children's....

Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.

Job Overview

The CHIP Clinic serves children, youth, young adults, pregnant women and families living with, affected by, or at-risk for Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) with support from federal, state, local and research grants. The Health Navigator role provides case management support in concert with the psychosocial and medical team for CHIP programs, patients, and their family members. Health Navigator navigates internal and external databases for compliance of client eligibility requirements to the Ryan White Care Act. Role requires ability to build authentic relationships with diverse communities including communities of color, LGBTQ community, and socio-economically diverse communities. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, and ability to actively engage with community of HIV service providers. CHIP is committed to building a diverse staff and strongly encourages applications for candidates of color. CHIP values and is committed to engaging in anti-oppression and anti-racist principles in our team and with

Additional Information

Department Name: CHIP Program Job Status: Full-Time; 40 hours/week - eligible for benefits Shift: Monday - Friday

Qualifications

EDUCATION - High School Diploma or equivalent. EXPERIENCE - One to three years of experience assisting patients and families or other related healthcare/community experience. Experience working directly with people from diverse communities. Experience with case management and administrative duties. EQUIVALENCY - An Associate degree, in a related field, may substitute for the experience requirements on a year for year basis. CERTIFICATION(S) - Community Health Worker Certificate, Patient Navigator Training Certificate, and/or Ryan White Medical Case Management Certificate preferred.

Responsibilities

POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE No direct patient care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Provides Linkage to Care for clients new to HIV care at CHIP. Serves as first point of contact and requires ability to authentically build rapport with clients, provide support and address barriers to engagement for diverse communities including communities of color, LGBTQ community, and socio-economically diverse communities. Provides on-call (during business hours) coordination and support for confirmatory HIV testing. Maintains CHIP's process for verifying Ryan White resource eligibility in accordance Ryan White Standards of Care including obtaining eligibility verification documents for all patients twice a year, maintain excel workbook of monthly eligibility review and represents this effort at program monitoring visits. Provides insurance navigation and enrollment for patients living with HIV. Evaluating client eligibility and enrollment in the State Drug Assistance Programs and health insurance options based on income, residency, and HIV status, in accordance with the HIV Care and Treatment Program Standards of Care Plans and coordinates psychosocial events, groups and classes for CHIP patients and their families in concert with CHIP Clinical Social Workers Provides care navigation and case management services for Pre (HIV)