1. WORK HISTORY
EDUCATION
Winston - Salem State University, Winston -Salem, NC
B.S.A.S.—Psychology Minor: Special Education
Graduate Studies: Spec. Ed. Teacher Cert.
North Carolina, A&T St. Univ.
Graduate Studies: Master of Arts Program: Grant Writing,
Management and Evaluation, Concordia University Chicago
Graduate Studies: Master of Science Program:
Organizational Management, Phoenix University
2010-2014
AIDS Partnership Michigan (aka Unified)
3011 W Grand Blvd Suite 230
Detroit, MI 48202
(313) 446-9800
miunified.org
HIV PREVENTION Specialist: Rich experience in the field of HIV pre and post
test counseling, rapid HIV testing and developing risk reduction plans. Provided
Individual and Couple HIV Rapid Testing. Conducted HIV/AIDS testing, STI
counseling in office and community
Pontiac HIV Testing Satellite Site Manager: Managed HIV Satellite Testing
office, formed community liaisons, administered rapid testing & counseling, kept
inventory of supplies and formulated monthly testing reports. Supervised Two
Volunteers through HIV Counselor Certification Enrollment & completion
Health Education Risk Reduction Specialist: Navigated newly diagnosed clients
living with HIV and clients returning to care. Created presentation and conducted
HIV/AIDS Educational and Risk Reduction group and individual Workshops.
Early Intervention Specialist:
Established linkage to care for newly diagnosed HIV positive
clients and those returning to care. Provided case management, coordination
of medical care and attended medical appointments with clients
Test for a Taste – Coordinated Mass HIV Testing Events
with Community Partners, National HIV Test Day Event:
Resulted in more than 119 people tested.
A Halloween Treat for HIV Testing:
Fall HIV Testing Incentive -Free Haunted House Tickets for HIV Test
“Knowing Is Positive”: 2008, Program Developer at My Music—My Choice
Foundation for “Knowing is Positive” HIV Awareness Collaboration with APM
& Comcast Cable. Produced HIV Music CD, concert and media campaign
targeting African American women & and their partners. Multi– agency
collaboration, over 100 tested, gained state recognition. Produced Video
PSA with Comcast Cable, Audio PSA that aired on radio stations one year.
MDCH Certified: HIV Test Counselor
Counsel & administer individual rapid HIV testing & risk reduction plan
Certified Couples Voluntary Counseling & Testing- CVCT
Counsel & administer rapid HIV testing for couples & risk reduction plan
MDCH - HIV Case Manager Certification
Trained to offer case management for newly diagnosed HIV clients and
those returning to care
Affordable Care Act- Certified Application Counselor
Certified to navigate clients applying for health insurance
through the Affordable Care Act’s Marketplace website.
HIV CERTIFICATION
CASE MANAGEMENT EXERIENCE
 Assess comprehensively the needs, capabilities and
challenges and personal support systems of clients
living with HIV/AIDS
 Develop and implement person centered care and
advocacy plan to address client’s needs and
barriers to favorable medical outcomes
 Provide on-going monitoring to assess the
effectiveness of the plan and periodically
re-evaluate and revise the plan as needed to ensure
adherence to medical care.
 Educate about HIV transmission, medication
regimes, opportunistic infections, behavioral
health and medical care treatment
 Refer clients to appropriate services needed to meet
the objectives of medical treatment and follow-up
to ensure referrals were rendered
 Maintain CAREWARE, documentation and reports
 Adhere to HIPPA policies and procedures.
 Diverse Client Experience: Low income, ethnicity,
sexual orientation, chronic medical, cognitive and
mental health, female and youth populations
 Effective with communicating health care needs
to client ’s literacy level.
 Counsel clients using strength based case
management and motivational interview skills,
importance of HIV medication adherence and
linkage to care
HIV PREVENTION EXPERIENCE
COMMUNITY HEALTH PROGRAMMING EXPERIENCE:
Produced public HIV awareness events to educate & test mass audience.
Joelle Gwynn
(248) 809-9345
Over five years of experience in HIV Prevention & Testing, Linkage to Care and Case Management.
Presented health information to the public on disease awareness,
prevention and management. Collected & analyzed data to as-
sess community needs for future programming.
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