Peer Treatment Adherence Educator - HIV
About The Position
The Peer Treatment Adherence Educator (PTAE) supports clients living with HIV with lifelong disease management by strengthening medication and appointment adherence in a culturally competent, confidential setting. Due to grant funding requirements, this position must be filled by an individual living with HIV. The role 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 connects with clients who need extra support staying on track, discusses progress and barriers, clarifies next steps, keeps documentation current, protects 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.
- Review the schedule and connect with clients who need additional support.
- Check in on client progress, address barriers, and ensure next steps are clear.
- Protect client privacy at every touchpoint 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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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