PrEP Navigator

Vivent Health•Chicago, IL

6d•$24 - $25

About The Position

The Specialist, PrEP Navigator will play a crucial role in supporting individuals in accessing and adhering to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a vital HIV prevention tool. Your responsibilities include providing education, facilitating enrollment, and offering ongoing support to individuals seeking or prescribed PrEP. We offer a welcoming and judgement-free environment utilizing harm-reduction strategies.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in HIV prevention, sexual health, counseling, or related healthcare fields.
For positions that require driving a company vehicle, a valid driver’s license, auto insurance and a clean driving record.
Effective use of motivational interviewing when working with clients.
Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively educate and engage clients.
Ability to empathize with diverse populations, ensuring a supportive and non-judgmental environment.
Awareness and sensitivity to LGBTQ+ health issues and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Capable of building rapport and maintaining positive relationships with clients and healthcare professionals.
Collaborative approach in working within a healthcare team and with community partners.
Flexibility to adapt to changing healthcare environments and client needs.
Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle documentation and reporting requirements.
Ability to address PrEP initiation, adherence, and community outreach challenges.

Nice To Haves

HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment.
Bilingual.

Responsibilities

Deliver comprehensive and culturally competent education on the benefits and proper use of PrEP.
Ensure individuals understand the importance of PrEP as part of their overall sexual health strategy.
Guide clients through the PrEP enrollment process.
Collaborate across internal departments (e.g., patient services, medical) to streamline enrollment, initiation, and ongoing PrEP care.
Establish and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare facilities and providers offering PrEP services.
Facilitate seamless transitions between testing, PrEP initiation, and follow-up care.
Provide ongoing support to individuals on PrEP to enhance medication adherence through regular check-ins to address concerns, side effects, and the importance of consistent use.
Engage in community outreach efforts to raise awareness about PrEP.
Collaborate with community organizations to increase PrEP awareness and accessibility.
Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
Respond promptly to any issues or crises related to PrEP use, connecting clients with appropriate resources.
Other duties as assigned.
Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.

Benefits

generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays
401k with 100% employer match up to 5%
12 weeks of fully paid parental leave
employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits
gender-affirming care benefits
employer paid short and long-term disability
tuition reimbursement
certification, and licensure assistance
benefits for part-time roles
Equity Practices: Fair treatment, access, and opportunities for all employees, creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute.
Professional Growth: Opportunities for professional development and advancement, along with training programs and events that promote cultural competence, unconscious bias training, and awareness.
Collaboration on an inter-disciplinary team: Within our integrated HIV care and prevention model, we employ a high level of collaboration across disciplines. That means that, in your role, you will have the opportunity to be exposed to whole person-care across medical, behavioral health, pharmaceutical, research, and more!
Delivery of quality patient care: Our integrated HIV care and prevention model is proven to help patients achieve positive health outcomes.