HIV Outreach & Navigation Specialist

Healthcare Connection•Cincinnati, OH

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The HealthCare Connection (THCC) is seeking an HIV Outreach & Navigation Specialist to support its HIV Programs. This role involves identifying, engaging, and linking individuals living with HIV to a comprehensive network of care and support services, including Infectious Disease, Dental, Vision, Substance Use Disorder (SUD) treatment, Behavioral Health, and Primary Care. The position is responsible for conducting Ohio Department of Health CTR HIV testing, providing capacity-building education and support to individuals and groups, and participating in community outreach and engagement initiatives. The goal is to strengthen connections to care, reduce barriers to treatment, and improve access to essential medical and social services to achieve better health outcomes for patients and the community.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of community resources and service systems.
Experience working with diverse patient populations.
Experience working with marginalized populations, including LGBTQIA+ individuals and/or individuals receiving behavioral health services.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, and HIV prevention services, including PrEP and PEP services.
Experience with trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles.
Familiarity with cultural competency practices and frameworks.
Bilingual skills (Spanish) preferred, but not required.
Familiarity with electronic health records (EHR) systems.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach and education on HIV prevention, treatment, PrEP, and PEP for diverse and underserved populations.
Complete screenings, biopsychosocial assessments, and intake to connect patients to THCC’s continuum of services.
Provide Ohio Department of Health Counseling, Testing, and Referral (CTR) services in clinic and community settings (must have CTR license or be willing to obtain within six months of hire).
Identify and reduce barriers to care, including financial, transportation, housing, language, and cultural challenges, by linking patients to appropriate resources.
Engage populations experiencing significant health disparities, including refugees, sex workers, people who use injection drugs, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and other vulnerable communities.
Educate patients and families on health promotion, disease prevention, chronic disease self-management, HIV care, PrEP adherence, and substance use recovery strategies.
Monitor patient progress, provide follow-up, and advocate for timely, appropriate, and patient-centered care.
Build and maintain collaborative partnerships through cross-agency activities, community outreach, and participation in Ryan White workgroups.
Maintain accurate, timely documentation of patient interactions, services provided, and support activities.
Perform other duties as assigned.