Health Awareness Services
1-800-637-5466
(508) 753-0800
Job Openings
JOB POSTINGS
FAMILY PLANNING:
Full-Time Bilingual LPN
Health Awareness has expanded services and seeks a full-time licensed practical nurse for our family planning clinics in Milford and Marlborough/Worcester. Responsibilities include providing education and direct care to females and males relating to pregnancy prevention (contraception), sexually transmitted infections (including HIV), pregnancy testing & options counseling and other reproductive health issues. Work as part of a team in a supportive and progressive environment. This position offers a chance to make a positive difference in the communities served. Must be bilingual in written and verbal skills (English & Portuguese), be licensed as an LPN in MA and be sensitive to multicultural, low income and teen populations. No Weekends or Holidays. Send resume to: Nurse Search Committee, HASCM, 405 Grove St., Worcester, MA 01605 or e-mail lodell@hascm.org. AA/EOE
Clinic Appointment Systems Coordinator: Worcester
Health Awareness is seeking a full-time bilingual (English/Portuguese/Spanish) Clinic Appointment Systems Coordinator in Worcester. Responsible for centralized appointment scheduling for four sites, providing information and/or referral to callers, filing medical records, computer data entry, maintaining the linked computer system for all our clinical sites, and performing other ancillary clinical duties. Involves working independently and as part of a health care team. Requires ability to sit for long periods of time, comfort working with people from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds and talking to people about reproductive health issues. Must have excellent telephone, interpersonal and organizational skills. Computer skills and the ability to multi task are essential. Degree or certification in secretarial office management/ health education/related field; work exp. may be substituted for education. Must be bilingual (English: Portuguese/Spanish) and have clear conversational English. Send resume to: CASC Search Committee, HASCM, Inc., 405 Grove St., Worcester, MA, 01605 or e-mail lodell@hascm.org. AA/EOE
HIV CLIENT SERVICES:
HIV Case-Manager
Health Awareness seeks an experienced staff to provide Case Management to clients living with HIV/AIDS in the MetroWest Area. The case manager is responsible for providing multiple aspects
of psycho-social care, conducting assessments/reassessments, & providing case management, harm reduction/risk assessment, positive prevention counseling, HIV, STD, & hepatitis education, referral to medical & needed services, advocacy & housing placement assistance. Own transportation required. Must be knowledgeable in STD’s, addiction, violence prevention, G/L issues & other related issues. Must have ability to deal with sensitive issues in racism, classism, homophobia & sexuality. Strong case management & client record documentation and charting skills. Experience working with persons living with HIV/AIDS. BA/BS in health education or Social Services related field preferred; work experience may be substituted for education. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) preferred. Minimum 3 years experience in human services with 2+ years working with HIV.This position is based at our offices at 354 Waverley Street, Framingham. Collegial work environment, competitive benefits. Mail resume & cover letter to: CM Search Committee, Health Awareness Services, 354 Waverley Street, 1st Floor Rear, Framingham, MA 01702 or email to irivera@hascm.org. AA/EOE
HIV Peer Leader
Health Awareness seeks a part-time employee as an HIV Peer Leader. The Peer Leader will facilitate weekly support groups as well as conduct one-on-one peer support with individuals living with HIV/AIDS. The support groups include a Men’s group, Women’s group, Latino group and a Monday Night Social group. The Peer Leader is responsible for sharing information and facilitating conversations on HIV treatment and adherence, treatment side effects, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and hepatitis education, harm reduction/risk reduction techniques, and overall health & wellness. The Peer Leader will also address issues such as isolation, stigma, disclosure mental health and substance use/abuse with Health Awareness clients, and will make referrals to our internal case management program for follow up, coordination and external referrals as needed. Own transportation is recommended. Must be knowledgeable about hepatitis, STIs, and HIV/AIDS prevention and health care education. Candidates living with HIV/AIDS are strongly encouraged to apply, as well as those who are Bi-lingual (Spanish). Candidates with hobbies such as art, music or fitness are also encouraged to apply. Experience facilitating groups and ability to provide information and options that increase the health and quality of life of our clients (training will be provided). Strong presentation, facilitation and public speaking skills, as well as strong verbal and written communication skills are essential. The position is based at the office located at: 354 Waverley St. Framingham, MA. Mail resume & cover letter to: PL Search Committee, Health Awareness Services, 354 Waverley Street, 1st Floor Rear, Framingham, MA 01702 or email to irivera@hascm.org. AA/EOE