SDOH Liaison

Unity House of Troy is seeking a compassionate and motivated Social Determinants of Health (SDOH) Liaison to join our Supported Housing Program serving individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

This position focuses on addressing the social and environmental factors that impact health by connecting participants to housing, healthcare, financial assistance, and other essential community resources. The SDOH Liaison works collaboratively with healthcare providers, community agencies, and participants to improve access to care, promote housing stability, and support long-term wellness.

This position may offer a hybrid work schedule while requiring regular on-site availability throughout the Capital Region area.

Key Responsibilities

• Connect participants to supportive services that improve health outcomes and overall well-being.
• Assist participants in accessing emergency financial assistance, transitional housing, healthcare, and other community resources.
• Complete comprehensive assessments, individualized support plans, and all required program documentation.
• Improve access to care through referrals, care coordination, and ongoing follow-up.
• Serve as a liaison between participants, healthcare providers, and community service organizations.
• Build collaborative relationships with medical providers, housing agencies, and community partners.
• Collect, maintain, enter, and track participant data to ensure compliance with funding and reporting requirements.
• Maintain accurate, timely documentation within electronic databases and agency systems.
• Practice a harm reduction and participant-centered approach to service delivery.
• Promote a culture of inclusion, belonging, dignity, and respect.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Health, Human Services, Education, Social Work, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience may be substituted for education.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with individuals living with HIV/AIDS or other at-risk populations.
• Prior case management experience is required
• Experience working with adults living with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of community resources, care coordination, and case management principles preferred.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with electronic documentation, data entry, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Valid New York State Driver License, reliable transportation, and an acceptable driving record required.

Benefits:

Generous time off benefits!

13 paid days off in your first year for full time employment (increases every year)

56 hours of NYS Sick Leave

12 paid holidays 

2 floating holidays

Major medical leave

Medical/dental/vision/life insurance

403b contributions after one year

Plus, gym, tuition and cell phone discounts and a 50% reduction in childcare tuition at A Child's Place

Come work for an agency that cares about their employees and community!

Unity House is a Rensselaer County-based human service agency that provides a wide range of services to meet the otherwise unmet needs of people in our community who are hurting and struggling. We assist those who are living in poverty, adults living with mental illness or HIV/AIDS, victims of domestic violence, and children with developmental delays. We work to achieve social justice in our community and to create a better understanding of those we serve. 

As An Equal Opportunity Employer, we commit ourselves to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, age, sex, creed, disability, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, predisposing genetic characteristics national origin, domestic violence victim status, familial status, marital status, military status, pregnancy related condition, arrest and/or criminal conviction record, or any other category protected by law, unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception.