Peer Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare•City of Poughkeepsie, NY

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is recruiting a part-time HCV Peer Navigator in Poughkeepsie, New York. Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the position supports the HCV Patient Navigator with screening, testing, and linkage to care for clients in Dutchess, Orange, and Sullivan Counties. The role is limited to a maximum of 21 hours per week and pays $16.00 per hour. Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center whose mission is to provide high-quality, comprehensive primary and preventive health care in an environment of caring, dignity, and respect, regardless of a person's ability to pay. The organization serves its communities with an emphasis on underserved people and those without access to health care.

Requirements

High school diploma.
Experience in peer education, HCV counseling, and/or disease prevention.
Familiarity with the target population and assigned geographic area.
Commitment to undergo training about HIV/HCV/STI, harm reduction, mental health, and community resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct community outreach to high-risk individuals, including at drug rehabilitation centers, shelters, soup kitchens, and other community-based organizations, to publicize services and recruit potential clients.
Participate in outreach to community partners.
Provide referrals and follow up on referrals for clients' needed services when applicable.
Work with the HCV Patient Navigator to refer clients for testing, linkage to treatment, and other appropriate services.
Observe HIPAA law and agency confidentiality standards.
Assist program staff in promoting and implementing program services.
Pass referrals for HCV testing and counseling to the HCV Patient Navigator.
Support outreach recruitment through social media, presentations to service providers, and networking with community organizations and key community members.
Provide appointment reminder calls and support client engagement and re-engagement, transportation, escort, and other supportive services.
Complete mandated continuing education trainings selected and scheduled by the Program Supervisor.
Assist with program coverage when required.
Attend and participate in monthly department meetings, All Staff meetings, and other required meetings.
Follow Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
Maintain confidentiality of all Cornerstone matters, including patient confidentiality, financial information, and employee relations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.