Peer Navigator/PrEP
Community Healthcare Network Inc•New York, NY
•$0 - $42,306
About The Position
Under the direction of the Program Manager of PEP and PrEP, the PrEP Navigator conducts outreach and inreach activities, assists with intakes, and provides education to potential PEP/PrEP patients seeking services. The role also supports coordination of medical appointments, troubleshoots patient insurance issues, enters data into AIRS, follows up with clients, and provides retention and adherence counseling to PEP/PrEP patients.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalency.
- Candidate should be a member of the targeted communities and service groups (a peer).
- Basic knowledge of HIV prevention initiatives and PEP/PrEP.
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of the work-site geographic area and language appropriate to the community.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel and data entry in AIRS.
- Respect for individuals’ rights to make their own decisions about their medical care.
- Ability to communicate easily and interact cordially with people from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and religious backgrounds.
Nice To Haves
- Bilingual ability.
Responsibilities
- Assess the needs of patients seeking and accessing PEP- and PrEP-related services.
- Assist providers in identifying patients for PEP/PrEP and support intakes, program enrollment, service navigation, education, and follow-up.
- Assist with data collection and data entry for the AIDS Institute Reporting System and CHN’s Electronic Medical Record.
- Coordinate medical services with clinic staff.
- Provide community outreach, education, and risk-reduction interventions.
- Participate in health fairs, tabling, and joint health activities with community agencies.
- Participate in trainings and support services.
- Maintain strict confidentiality of patient-related information.
- Facilitate PEP/PrEP-related services for health center patients while respecting confidentiality and privacy.
- Comply with Employee Health Services requirements.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Retirement plans
- Employee assistance programming
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
