PrEP Navigation and Engagement Specialist

APLA Health•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$26 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The PrEP Navigation and Engagement Specialist is responsible for increasing PrEP uptake, retention, and continuity of HIV prevention services through intensive patient navigation and targeted community engagement. This role is primarily navigation-focused, supporting individuals through the PrEP continuum of care, including linkage to PrEP Express, follow-up, retention support, and conversion from PEP to PrEP. The remaining portion of this role focuses on outreach and community engagement, with the goal of identifying individuals at risk for HIV and engaging them in PrEP services.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in a human services related field and 1-year experience working in HIV/health education OR High School/GED equivalent and three years’ experience working in HIV/health education.
Knowledge of: PrEP and PEP HIV and STD prevention, health disparities, and the HIV prevention continuum
Harm reduction theory and behavior change models
Motivational interviewing techniques
Human sexuality, substance use, and sexual health
Outreach strategies and community engagement
Data collection, reporting, and basic data management
Health and social concerns of populations disproportionately impacted by HIV, including MSM and other priority populations
Principles of social marketing and community-based prevention
Ability to work independently and manage a navigation-heavy caseload
Ability to effectively engage and support clients through ongoing follow-up and retention efforts
Ability to work collaboratively with diverse staff, providers, and community partners
Ability to engage individuals with sensitivity to social inequities and cultural differences
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries
Ability to meet frequent and sometimes competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to build trust with community members and clients
Must possess a valid California driver’s license
Must have proof of auto liability insurance
Must have the use of a personal vehicle for work related purposes

Responsibilities

Serve as a PrEP Navigator, providing individualized support to clients from initial interest through PrEP initiation, follow-up, and ongoing retention.
Actively link clients to PrEP services, including, same-day or rapid-start PrEP programs, and clinical providers as appropriate.
Provide PEP-to-PrEP transition support, including follow-up with individuals initiated on PEP and navigation into PrEP services upon PEP completion.
Conduct PrEP education and counseling using motivational interviewing and harm reduction approaches to support informed decision-making.
Support clients with appointment scheduling, reminders, follow-up contacts, and re-engagement for missed visits.
Assist clients in navigating insurance, benefits, medication access, and patient assistance programs related to PrEP.
Track client progress along the PrEP continuum and ensure accurate, timely data entry and reporting.
Maintain strict confidentiality and provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
Conduct targeted community outreach and engagement activities focused on identifying individuals at risk for HIV and linking them to PrEP and PEP services.
Assist in the development and implementation of a community engagement plan aligned with PrEP uptake and retention goals.
Participate in 2–4 outreach activities per month, prioritizing venues and strategies that directly support PrEP enrollment.
Assist in the development and dissemination of social marketing and educational materials related to PrEP and HIV prevention.
Attend community meetings, forums, and events as needed to represent prevention services and build partnerships.