Conducts outreach, case-finding and education services to identify individuals who are in need of health care and social services. •Assist in the planning and creation of strategies, along with a collaborative team, to facilitate referrals and transitions through communication within systems of care on behalf of the participant.•Assists participants with obtaining access to health care and supportive services.•Assists participants with navigating through systems of health care and social services, providing for public transportation and accompanying participants to appointments as needed. •Assists participants with maintaining relationships with care providers, supporting adherence to collaboratively identified health goals proportionate to each individual’s readiness.•Assists participants through peer support and frequent communication/follow-up utilizing a harm reduction approach.•Performs grant intake interviews.•Accurately completes reports as required. Reports may include daily encounter logs, data monthly submissions and summaries of case management notes for medical record documentation. •Participates in meetings, conferences and committees as assigned.•Provides basic advocacy, assessment, planning and casework services. Demonstrates an ability to carry out these services to individuals.•Assists staff in collaborating with community health and social service providers and partner agencies to identify barriers and service gaps. •Maintains a case load of participants as required by grant stipulations.

Assist individuals who are experiencing homelessness, living with HIV/AIDS, have a serious mental illness, Substance abuse disorder or are refugees with obtaining access to health care and social services in the community Provided ongoing peer support and case management to obtain health care and achievement of Collaboratively developed health goals proportionate to the individuals readinessAssisted participants with navigating through systems of health care and social services Accurately completes reports as required and participated in meetings, conferences, and committees asassigned

• Developed and implemented population-based strategies with focus on policy, systems and environmental change to impact tobacco use among youth and adults, as required by the Illinois Tobacco Free Communities Grant• Implemented Teen Pregnancy Prevention education using an evidence-based curriculum identified as “Best Evidence” Intervention by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention• Delivered information inclusive of abstinence and comprehensive sexual education that is culturally-relevant, age and developmentally appropriate and medically accurate• Surveyed and inspected licensed child care and long term facilities• Developed resolution for Smoke/Tobacco Free Work Place for the Village of Oak Park properties that was passed by the Village Board• Provided grant deliverables for Illinois Tobacco Free Communities Grant and Teen Pregnancy prevention Grant funded through the Illinois Department of Public Health

Conduct vast array of surveys to include National Immunization, Teen Immunization, National Children’s Health and Children With Special Health Care NeedsOversight and management of data collection; interaction with healthcare providers to ensure timely data return for compilation of numerous and varied immunization surveysTraining, recruitment, coaching and development of additional associates to ensure role/position success

Lectured on reproductive and women’s health topics for health fairs, groups, and individuals to increase awareness regarding breast and cervical cancerWorked with diverse populations to educate on risk factors, prevention and treatment options for breast and cervical cancer

Implemented improved process for payment recovery which resulted in increased collections by more than 60%Filed insurance claims for billing of Medicaid, Medicare and private payers; conducted follow up on denied claimsCoordinated volunteer projects to facilitate community flu clinicsManaged, trained and recruited staff; managed administrative work to include scheduling patient appointments and database updates

Coordinated new clinic opening, established new EMR system and ordered supplies; recruited new staff, recruited volunteer physicians and staff to ensure coverage of all patient needs and appointmentsCoordinated health preventive seminars for patients and members of surrounding communitiesProvided education regarding preventive pregnancy measures, STD prevention and treatment, hypertension, mental health issues, childhood immunization, childhood obesity, asthma, etc.

Solicited participation for the three Hepatitis/HIV/AIDS Train- the-Trainer educational programs. Focused on health educators, physicians, nurse practitioners, and nursesOrganized health fairs to provide a vast array of services including blood pressure checks, HIV testing, glucose monitoring, bone density screening and general educationSolicited companies to support programs and advertise events via print, radio and social mediaManaged database of collected information, following state guidelines to ensure proper, accurate reporting