Employment Opportunities – Beat AIDS

HIV Tester / Educator

Health Intervention Specialist will link individuals to an HIV Linkage Specialist for treatment. The Health Intervention Specialist will also provide health information, education, referrals, risk reduction interventions, condom distribution, and STD awareness, testing, and treatment.

Case Management

The case manager is responsible for completing biannual reassessments with clients to include completion of a care plan in addition to seeing clients periodically to address their current needs and checking compliance to medical care and adherence to HIV medications.

Linkage to Care

The Linkage to Care Specialist will identify and link HIV-positive clients to HIV medical care through the implementation of outreach, brief intervention sessions, graduated disengagement, and follow up.

Case managers work with clients to assist in the coordination of medical and social services, provide linkage to other area human service agencies, and help in the organization of a care plan.

Our role is to assist our clients with navigation through complex medical and social systems to access needed resources.

Emphasis is placed on improving individual quality of life and supporting client-centered decision making.

Case managers strive to provide current information and consistent support to the client, their partners and loved ones. Case Management services include:

Education and information about HIV and transmission
Assistance with applying for Social Security, disability, Medicaid and food stamps; and safe & permanent housing.
Referrals for medical and dental/oral care and treatment.
Referrals for legal assistance for advanced directives and wills
Emergency housing and utility financial assistance for eligible persons

Support Service for People Living with HIV/AIDS:

Transportation for medical appointments
Mental health counseling
Support groups
Educational workshops
Social and holiday events
Food pantry & personal care items
Referrals for clothing & furnishings
Volunteer opportunities
HIV educational materials
Support & assistance with adherence in taking medications
Tickets to local events and entertainment

CONTACT US

Ryan White and Prevention testing programs
Location: 208 W. Euclid Ave.
(PH): 210-212-2266
(FAX): 210-271-3600
San Antonio, Texas 78212

COSA and Prevention testing programs
Location: 618 Hudson Street
(PH): 210-276-0129
(FAX): 210-255-1918
San Antonio, Texas 78202

Your Choice Clinic and Prevention testing programs
Location: 2207 S. Zarzamora
(PH): 210-568-7868
(FAX): 210-368-2100
San Antonio, Texas 78207
[email protected]

San Antonio Care Center
230 E. Fredericksburg Rd.
San Antonio, Texas 78212
Phone 210-212-2271
Fax 210-253-9932

Free condoms available at all locations.

PREVENTION, SUBSTANCE ABUSE & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES SPONSORED BY:

Prevention services like testing, support groups and evidence-based interventions are supported and funded by the Center for Disease Control and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

CASE MANAGEMENT SPONSORED BY

Case Management services are supported and partially funded by the City of San Antonio, Department of Human Services.

BEAT AIDS supports Achieving Together: A Community Plan to End the HIV Epidemic in Texas