Established in 1980, the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) is a multi-site mission-driven non-profit organization employing over 700 staff whose primary focus is providing the highest quality patient care to residents throughout the Merrimack Valley. Nationally recognized as a leader incommunity medicine (family practice, pediatrics, internal medicine, and geriatrics), GLFHC has clinical sites throughout the service area and is the sponsoring organization for the Lawrence Family Medicine Residency program. GLFHC is currently seeking a Mobile Health Unit Driver / Patient Service Rep. The function of the Mobile Health Unit (MHU) Driver / Patient Service Rep is to safely operate and drive GLFHC MHU to and from assigned destinations within the Merrimack Valley as determined by the Mobile Health Unit Manager. This position also provides an array of onsite and community (mobile) based harm reduction and screening services including but not limited to street and venue based outreach, prevention counseling, overdose education and prevention, Narcan enrollment and distribution and Syringe Services to priority population members defined by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Office of HIV/AIDS (MDPH, OHA), as those at high risk for acquiring or transmitting HIV, sexually transmitted infections (STI's) and/or viral Hepatitis (MSM), active substance users, injection drug users (IDUs), people living with HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C, sex workers and other high risk populations.
- Operate company vehicles in a safe and professional manner complying with federal, state and local laws.
- Load, unload, prepare, inspect and operate pickup truck with 32ft trailer attached.
- Safely follow all local and state driving laws and road regulations, including but not limited to, driving within posted speed limits.
- Perform maintenance of MHU, including replenishment of supplies, refilling gas, checking tire air pressure, and cleaning the unit on a regular basis.
- Complete activity, travel, and mileage logs and reports on a daily basis.
- Schedules unit for preventative and maintenance in accordance with agency prescribed schedules.
- Arranges transportation to detox facilities.
- Conducts onsite and community based education sessions on overdose prevention.
- Conducts individual and group overdose prevention counseling and trainings session to IDU, community members and services providers.
- Recruits people who inject drugs (PWID).
- Follows established GLFHC and MDPH protocols including but not limited to safe handling, storing and disposal of syringes.
- Educates clients on safer drug use and injecting, the transmission of infection and how to minimize the risk of infection.
Qualifications
- Comprehensive knowledge, familiarity and comfort with marginalized populations such as (active substance users, injection drug users (IDUs), people living with HIV/AIDS and/or Hepatitis C, sex workers and other high risk populations) and the Latino MSM community and understand the most effective ways to conduct outreach and bring them into services.
- Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation. Vehicle must be insured.
- Satisfactory completion of the background check including Motor Vehicle Report (MVR).
- Minimum of (2) years of professional driving experience.
- Computer experience required.
- Must be able to effectively communicate with patients and other staff in English and Spanish.
- High School Diploma or GED Certification.
- Minimum of a Class A or B CDL license and able to meet DOT requirements.
GLFHC offers a great working environment, comprehensive benefit package, growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement.