Peer Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare•Newburgh, NY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is seeking a part-time Peer Navigator in Newburgh. Under the supervision of the Senior Program Supervisor, the Peer Navigator works alongside the agency’s harm reduction and outreach programs to provide services to people who use or inject drugs (PWUD/PWID) in Dutchess, Orange, Ulster, and Sullivan Counties. The role involves community outreach, harm reduction education and support, referrals to health and social services, and assistance with program coverage. The position is based at 280 Broadway, Newburgh, NY 12550, and requires frequent travel throughout the assigned county and to Cornerstone offices. Pay is $18.00 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience in peer education, harm reduction, HIV/HCV/STI, and/or disease prevention.
Familiarity with the priority population and assigned geographic area.
Commitment to undergo training about HIV/HCV/STI, harm reduction, social support services, and community resources.
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.
Independent means of transportation for frequent travel throughout the assigned county and to Cornerstone offices.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to PWUD/PWID in communities, shelters, soup kitchens, and other community-based organizations to publicize services and recruit clients.
Conduct outreach to community partners and collaborate with harm reduction program staff to increase awareness of overdose and other health issues.
Provide harm reduction education, counseling, and supplies.
Refer clients to holistic medical, behavioral health, testing, drug treatment, and other support services as needed.
Complete trainings assigned by the Senior Program Supervisor, including mandated continuing education.
Observe and comply with HIPAA and the HIV Confidentiality Law.
Use personal contacts, social media, and other networking strategies to engage the priority population.
Help promote and implement program services with the community and priority population.
Pass referrals for HIV/STI/HCV testing and counseling, PrEP/PEP, drug treatment, medical care, behavioral health, social services, and other support services to the Senior Program Supervisor.
Monitor trends affecting the priority population and share information with the Program Supervisor to inform programming.
Assist with program coverage when required, including street outreach, PDSE, and mobile unit coverage.
Attend and participate in monthly department meetings, All Staff meetings, and other required meetings.
Become familiar with Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
Maintain confidentiality concerning all aspects of Cornerstone, including patient confidentiality, financial information, and employee relations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.