Peer Treatment Adherence Educator - HIV

Palmetto Community Care • North Charleston, SC

2d • $31,200 - $40,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Peer Treatment Adherence Educator (PTAE) supports clients living with or affected by HIV/AIDS with lifelong disease management by strengthening medication and appointment adherence in a culturally competent, confidential setting. Due to grant funding requirements, the person hired must be living with HIV.

The role provides one-on-one adherence education and practical problem-solving, reinforces care plans and treatment literacy, and encourages client self-advocacy. It also involves coordinating reminders, follow-up, and referrals to reduce missed visits, and documenting services accurately and on time for program and grant requirements.

The position is onsite in North Charleston, South Carolina, and is full time, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with some evenings required. The educator reviews their schedule, meets with clients who need additional support, checks on progress, addresses barriers, clarifies next steps, keeps notes current, protects client privacy, and coordinates with clinic flow.

Requirements

• Must be an individual living with HIV.
• Strong communication skills, appropriate boundaries, and reliability.
• Ability to protect confidentiality and work with diverse clients.

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one adherence education and practical problem-solving support.
• Reinforce care plans, treatment literacy, and self-advocacy with clients.
• Coordinate reminders, follow-up, and referrals to reduce missed visits.
• Document services accurately and on time for program and grant needs.
• Check in on client progress, address barriers, and clarify next steps.
• Protect client privacy and coordinate timing around clinic flow.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Life insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Paid meals

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed