Peer Worker - Retention and Adherence Program (RAP)

WILLIAM F RYAN COMMUNITY HEALTH CEN•New York, NY

2d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Ryan Health Network is a group of not-for-profit, federally qualified health centers that deliver high quality, affordable and comprehensive medical care to diverse and underserved communities. We are currently seeking a Peer Worker to provide outreach and supportive service to HIV patients. This position entails working 6 weekday hours, including 6 hours one day or 3 hours per day for two days. This position will be located at our Ryan Health | NENA community health center on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. The Peer Educator will assist the HIV team members and provide support and services to identify new diagnoses and or treatment naïve patients, conducting re-engagement activities for patients that have missed appointments, have fallen out of care, or have an unsuppressed viral load, or who are lost to care. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of Ryan Health. The Peer Educator will assist the HIV team members in carrying out responsibilities such as:

Requirements

Certified in Peer Education Training
NYS adult residents aged 18 years or higher with shared lived experience of HIV can apply.
Experience working with the targeted population
Ability to relate well to target population
Experience working with other peers
Must demonstrate a willingness to learn
Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary and willingness to go into the field to make home visits
Must have computer skills in order to document in the electronic medical record system (eCW)
High School Diploma or GED.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Orient new patients to the health centers' HIV services and staff
Conduct re-engagement activities and outreach to patients
Provide support, education, and adherence assistance
Educate patients regarding early medical intervention, options to reduce/modify stressors, and adherence to treatment regimens and appointment schedules
Provide reminder calls and follow-up for missed appointments and home visits as needed
Conduct group and individual level educational and behavioral interventions utilizing evidence-based curricula and education materials
Ensure that programmatic records are maintained according to agency standards
Document all outreach efforts, health education and group interactions in eCW
Immediately report any problems or unusual occurrences to supervisor.
Other special projects/assignments as needed.