Biomedical Program PrEP Navigator II

AltaMed•Los Angeles, CA

3d•$25 - $29

About The Position

The PrEP Navigator II, Biomedical Program Infectious Diseases (ID), provides comprehensive HIV/STI health education, HIV counseling and testing, and HIV prevention and PrEP/PEP navigation services to clients at high risk of HIV infection or transmission. The position connects clients with ACA enrollment, PrEP/PEP services, medical appointments, and medication assistance programs. The Navigator conducts program recruitment, client intake and assessment, facilitation and mentoring, and coordinates referrals to appropriate programs. The role monitors and reports progress toward deliverables, represents AltaMed on internal and external workgroups, collaborations, and coalitions, and supports mentoring other team members. The position requires a high school diploma, at least two years of human services experience, and previous experience providing HIV prevention or case management services. An existing HIV Test Counselor certification is required before employment or must be obtained within three months of employment; valid BLS certification or higher is also required. A bachelor's degree in social services or a health-related field, bilingual English and Spanish fluency, and certain additional experience are preferred or highly desirable. Applicants must be at least 21 years old because of outreach requirements at local bars, clubs, and other venues. Compensation is $25.00–$29.32 per hour. The role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives. AltaMed offers medical, dental, and vision insurance; retirement savings plans with employer matching; flexible spending accounts; commuter flexible spending; career development opportunities; paid time off and holidays; paid CME days; malpractice insurance and tail coverage; tuition reimbursement; employee discounts; an employee referral bonus program; and pet care insurance.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
At least 2 years of experience in a human services field.
Previous experience providing HIV prevention or case management services required.
Existing certification as a Los Angeles Division of HIV and STD Programs HIV Test Counselor before employment, or obtain the certification within 3 months of employment with AltaMed.
Valid BLS certification or higher, following American Heart Association or American Red Cross guidelines.
Must be at least 21 years of age due to outreach requirements at local bars, clubs, and other venues.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social services or another health-related field preferred.
At least 2 years of experience in Motivational Interviewing and/or demonstrated capacity to deliver client-centered harm reduction counseling is highly desirable.
Previous experience delivering case management services to low-income, at-risk populations preferred.
Fluent in English and Spanish preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide HIV/STI health education, HIV counseling and testing, and HIV prevention and PrEP/PEP navigation services to clients at high risk of HIV infection or transmission.
Refer clients for ACA enrollment.
Navigate clients onto PrEP/PEP services and schedule related medical appointments.
Assist clients with Medication Assistance Programs.
Conduct PrEP program recruitment, client intake and assessment, facilitation, and mentoring.
Coordinate referrals to appropriate programs and services.
Monitor and report progress toward program deliverables.
Represent AltaMed on internal and external workgroups, collaborations, and coalitions.
Support mentoring of other team members.