Peer Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare•Poughkeepsie, NY

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 Peer Navigator supports the HCV Patient Navigator with screening, testing, and linkage to care for clients in Dutchess, Orange, and Sullivan Counties. The position is limited to a maximum of 21 hours per week and pays $16.00 per hour. Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit 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 has served its communities for more than fifty years, 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 in HIV/HCV/STI, harm reduction, mental health, and community resources.

Responsibilities

Conduct community outreach to people at high risk and in drug rehabilitation centers, shelters, soup kitchens, and other community-based organizations to publicize services and recruit potential clients.
Conduct 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.
Make appointment reminder calls and support client engagement and re-engagement.
Provide transportation, escort, and other supportive services to clients.
Complete mandated continuing education trainings as selected and scheduled by the Program Supervisor.
Assist with program coverage when required.
Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff, and other required meetings.
Become familiar with Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
Maintain confidentiality regarding all aspects of Cornerstone, including patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
Perform other related duties as assigned.