Rain - Peer Prevention Navigator

Ascend Nonprofit Solutions•Charlotte, NC

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is housed within the RAIN, in Charlotte, NC. The Peer Prevention Navigator will participate in community outreach and participant recruitment, client enrollment and screening, facilitate evidence-based models, provide group support and education, work on client retention, and assist with implementation of trainings on LGBTQ+-related topics. The role also involves providing HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing in the community and participating in related trainings. The navigator will document all activities and integrate with the RAIN outreach team.

Requirements

High school diploma and 3 years' experience or college degree and 1 year of experience.
Relevant experience may include a combination of paid and volunteer work including direct client services, teaching or community education, community organizing, and administrative work.
Personal and lived experiences in the population being services which may include HIV, LGBTQ+, recovery, mental health, and/or communities of color
Strong interpersonal communication skills as well as oral and written communication skills
Familiarity with community resources
Ability to build rapport and relationships quickly with a variety of people including clients, therapists, medical care providers, and other service providers
Ability to work independently, be self-motivated
Demonstrate creative problem-solving skills in real world settings
Local community travel is required for this position.
Will need to travel to community organizations, meet clients within the community, and attend community meetings.
Local travel may be accomplished by bus or private car.

Responsibilities

Participate in community outreach and participant recruitment including implementing outreach strategies, collaborating with community partners, and assisting with social media strategies.
Complete enrollment protocol with clients; and screen for behavioral health and other needs using the screening, brief intervention and referral to treatment (SBIRT) model.
Facilitate evidence-based models depending on client interest and need: These include an in-home testing model, PrEP initiation model, and peer navigation services to support individual clients, which may include providing referrals, education, and service coordination.
Assist with organizing and facilitating group educational programming and support groups.
Work to re-engage clients who have been lost to follow-up through outreach and trying to reach client contacts.
Assist clients to resolve barriers to re-engagement.
Assist with implementation of trainings on LGBTQ+-related topics for community groups.
Provide HIV/STI/Hepatitis C testing in the community.
Participate in related trainings on topics such as peer outreach, motivational enhancement, case management, and medical care.
Document all activities provided as required by the program funder.
Integrate as part of the RAIN outreach team, attending and assisting with events and promoting the P2P program and related RAIN programming.