Employment Services Coordinator

Department BSD MED

• Infectious Diseases
• Chicago Center HIV Elimination
• Supportive Services About the Department The Chicago Center for HIV Elimination (CCHE) is situated within the Biological Sciences Division at the University of Chicago Medicine. CCHE aims to eliminate all new HIV transmission events by 2041. The University of Chicago's position on the South Side makes it uniquely situated to test, treat, and prevent new HIV infections in a highly affected population. The South Side communities and majority Black suburbs connected to them to the South represents the largest contiguous Black population in the United States. By using our integrated HIV transmission elimination approaches, we are beginning to make new infections in these communities less frequent.

Job Summary

The Employment Services Coordinator will hold a caseload that is assigned through internal referrals from our testing and research projects. This candidate will be responsible for managing retention in care for their caseload and following the fidelity monitoring protocols in data collection and documentation. They will provide employment specific support (case management, training) to for clients referred through the program.

They will co-facilitate trainings for community members and staff. They are expected to actively pursue required knowledge and skills for professional development, stay informed about the resources available on the south side of Chicago that serve our population, and inform the team about opportunities for collaboration. This position is grant funded.

Responsibilities

Providing employment coaching and job readiness training to staff and clients. Facilitating employment workshops. Building relationships with businesses and other organizations that provide employment opportunities to individuals with limited work history or criminal justice involvement.

Calling community members and conducting resource counseling, completing all related documentation and notes, and researching appropriate and individualized resources for community members, specifically resources for people of color and those who identify as LGBQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, queer) and TGNC (transgender and gender non-conforming). Work with community members over the phone or in person.

Assist with day to day Supportive Services tasks, such as rapid response support for those who are seeking same-day treatment and will conduct assessments and safety plans for community members in distress. Assists with and performs various administrative and operational tasks under direct supervision. Uses knowledge of clinical studies to coordinate the collection of analyzable clinical research data and/or samples.

Performs other related work as needed.

Pay and benefits

Education: Minimum requirements include vocational training, apprenticeships or the equivalent experience in related field (not typically required to have a four-year degree). Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: --- Preferred Qualifications Education: Bachelor's or Advanced degree in a relevant field.

Experience: Experience working with and/or providing care to LGBT populations, Black and Latino community members. Experience with HIV/STI treatment and/or prevention. Experience within workforce development. Technical Skills or Knowledge: Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Applications, including but not limited to Outlook, Excel, and Word. Preferred Competencies Demonstrated effective leadership and teaching skills.

Strong organizational skills. Strong knowledge of program subject matter. Strong interpersonal skills to work both independently and as part of a team. Flexibility. Creativity. Manage stressful situations. Maintain confidentiality. Work on multiple projects simultaneously, set priorities, and meet deadlines. Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills and strong analytical skills.

Working Conditions Direct patient or community member contact. Work evenings and weekends as needed. Travel to various community venues across the metropolitan area. Application Documents Resume/CV (required) Cover Letter (required) The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.

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Job Family Research Role Impact Individual Contributor Scheduled Weekly Hours 40 Drug Test Required No Health Screen Required No Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required No Pay Rate Type Hourly FLSA Status Non-Exempt Pay Range $24.04 - $28.85 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits

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