Are you driven by the mission to support and improve the lives of People Living With HIV (PLWH)? Do you have the expertise to uphold Department of Health (DOH) Case Management Standards and contribute to Quality Assurance/Quality Improvement? Can you illustrate your ability to use technology and social media platforms for outreach and engagement? If so, consider advancing your career as a Health Program Specialist 2, Locating Out Of Care Specialist with the Spokane Regional Health District.

This full-time, hybrid remote position is located at the SRHD main campus, has a dedicated Monday-Friday dayshift schedule, and starts at $31.71/hr.

Who we are:
The Spokane Regional Health District is passionate about public health and considers it a privilege to be able to provide services to the residents of Spokane County. We are one of 34 local public health agencies serving Washington state's 39 counties. We have approximately 280 employees and serve a population of more than 550,000 in Spokane County.

What we do:
Spokane Regional Health District is organized into six divisions to best serve the diverse needs of our community: environmental public health, community health, treatment services, disease prevention and response, administration, and finance. We consider it a privilege to serve our community with love, compassion, and generosity!

Why you should work with us:
SRHD works hard to create a dynamic work environment that is warm, welcoming, and vibrant. Predictable scheduling, union representation, and a comprehensive benefits package are just a few reasons to join this amazing team!

What you can expect from us:
There are many perks to working at the Spokane Regional Health District! In addition to being able to directly improve the health and well-being of your local community, below is a brief summary of our benefits:

* Health Insurance
* PTO and Holiday Pay
* Dental and Vision Insurance
* Life insurance
* Long-Term Disability
* Tuition reimbursement
* Career growth and development planning
* And much more...

The Locating out of Care Specialist (LOOCS) provides complex low-barrier case management to PLWH who are lost to care. LOOCS conducts intensive field-based outreach to clients. This position works to improve and maintain access and adherence with clients needing extra professional support to stay engaged in HIV care. This position provides data and monitoring of care plans, viral loads, medical visits, and adherence to help achieve optimal health outcomes for PLWH. LOOCS collaborates with medical case managers, program managers, DPH, DOC, HIV providers, PEERS, community partners, and internal HIV prevention employees. LOOCS tasks are conducted with little supervision and provide low-barrier case management to the most complex clients, requiring the most advanced professional interpretation of policy and procedures. This position engages in clinical quality management work.
The company may provide initial client transportation to services. Client transportation is only authorized with the use of a company vehicle.

Some Essential Functions Include:

• Collaborates with Medical Case Management (MCM)DOH, and medical providers to locate and re-link People Living With HIV (PLWH) who are receiving MCM services and have fallen out of medical care
• Performs complex client intakes, eligibility, comprehensive assessments, releases of information, and individual service plans for out-of-care individuals
• Coordinates out-of-care clients' access to primary medical care and treatment. Attends client medical appointments to ensure engagement
• Conducts data review and observation of systems and processes to identify potential risk areas for falling out of care and best practices

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in social or biological sciences, counseling or other closely related field required. Master's degree is preferred
• Three years of experience in social services, case management, or counseling
• A valid motor vehicle operator's license and current auto insurance are required to complete the essential functions of the position

If you share our values, we want to hear from you! For more information about SRHD, visit