PrEP Navigator

Vivent Health • Madison, WI

46d • $24

About The Position

Get ready for something amazing! Imagine this: generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays. And that’s just the start of the incredible perks you’ll enjoy at Vivent Health. There is 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%, 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave, employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits. And that's not even scratching the surface. Our complete package also includes employer paid short and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance, and so much more. We also offer benefits for part-time roles! But here's the real deal. Your journey with Vivent Health isn't just a job. It's a chance to join an organization dedicated to fostering a workforce that reflects diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. This makes you a part of something bigger and enables you to have a meaningful impact in our communities and the lives of the amazing patients we serve. Here are a few highlights of what working at Vivent Health may offer you: 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. YOUR CONTRIBUTION: Deliver Excellence. Oversee with Integrity. Drive Progress. Exceed Expectations. 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• NOTE: Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

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, and gender-affirming care benefits
• employer paid short and long-term disability
• tuition reimbursement
• certification, and licensure assistance
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees