Community Health Worker

Community Health Worker Community Health Awareness Group - 4.5 Detroit, MI Job Details Full-time $16.50 an hour 7 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance 403(b) Qualifications High school diploma or GED Driver's License

HIV/AIDS

care Point-of-care testing (POCT) Full Job Description

LOCATION

Community Health Awareness Group - Detroit, MI 48226

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the supervision of the Prevention Coordinator, are responsible for recruiting high-risk persons for HIV, STI and viral hepatitis screenings. The Community Health Worker (CHW) will conduct street and institutional outreach and also serve as a coach for high-risk clients who agree to serve as Recruiters for CHAG's Social Networking Strategy to recruit high-risk persons for targeted HIV testing, screening for syphilis and other STI's, and high-impact prevention (HIP) interventions targeting HIV-positive and high-risk negative interventions. The CHW will conduct the ARTAS intervention with all newly diagnosed HIV-positive persons, addressing barriers to access medical care and coordinate with the Linkage to Care Specialists to ensure linkage to HIV medical care. The CHW will serve as navigator to link HIV-positive and high-risk negative persons with required/recommended supportive services as well as funded HIP interventions. The CHW will screen and refer HIV/STI-positive persons to Partner Services. They will also participate in quality assurance measures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Provide client centered targeted HIV, STI and viral hepatitis screening and testing. Conduct street outreach and social networking recruitment activities. Conducts ARTAS sessions with all newly diagnosed clients which includes strengths-based assessment, care plan, and session notes leading to linkage to medical care. Maintain regular communication with project supervisor and staff. Obtain technical assistance and training as needed and demonstrates knowledge of communicable diseases. Fulfill reporting objectives, as required on event, contact and quarterly reporting forms, in a timely and thorough manner.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or equivalent. Proven knowledge and understanding of HIV/AIDS, STI's and viral Hepatitis and the psychosocial issues involved in the diseases, substance abuse and other at risk behaviors. Certified State of Michigan HIV rapid tester. Phlebotomy training preferred. Social media and MS Word experience preferred.

JOB PREREQUISITES

Excellent verbal and written communication skills Current Michigan driver's license Must be able to work evenings and weekends as required

Salary:

$16.50 hourly

Employment Type:

Full-Time Classification:

Non-exempt Benefits:

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance Paid time off and Holidays 403b (Retirement plan)

Various Voluntary Benefit Option Application Deadline:

June 18, 2026. Please contact

SEMHA HR

Department @ (313) 873-6500 if you need assistance to upload resume, cover letter, and/or make application online. •Applicants must be presently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. E.O.E.•SEMHA is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a representative of the SEMHA Human Resources Department. •