Temporary PrEP Navigator
About The Position
At DAP Health, we are committed to transforming lives and advancing health equity for all. As a leading nonprofit health care provider, we deliver compassionate, high-quality care to the diverse communities of the Coachella Valley and San Diego County. Our comprehensive services range from primary care to mental health, wellness programs, and beyond, with a focus on those who are most vulnerable. Joining our team means becoming part of a passionate, innovative organization dedicated to making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve. If you're looking for a dynamic and purpose-driven environment, we invite you to explore the opportunity to contribute to our mission.
Requirements
- Excellent verbal and written communication in English
- Ideal candidate will have interest in and competence in cultural differences
- Current BLS certification obtained through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
- Bachelor’s degree preferred
- Knowledge of HIV disease, Sexually Transmitted Infections (Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Syphilis) and HCV, to include diagnosis, prevention, risk-reduction strategies preferred
- Previous professional or volunteer experience working in HIV/STI/HCV prevention or care and/or delivering sexual health education preferred
- Understanding of how related chronic and infectious diseases are transmitted and prevented as well as familiarity with Pre-Exposure preferred
- Experience in medical or health-related fields; social work, counseling, nursing, public health or other health education preferred
- Ability to lift 24 pounds
- Requires current and valid driver’s license and current personal auto insurance
Responsibilities
- Provide PrEP and PEP education
- Provide PrEP and PEP navigation services
- Track client PrEP and PEP progress
- Provide detailed benefit review and analysis
- Help clients access PrEP and PEP financial support
- Support PrEP retention
- Support client PrEP medication adherence
- Help clients understand HIV and STI transmission and empowers them in their sexual health
- For anyone testing positive for an infectious disease, provide education and linkage to care
- Communicate information consistent with agency standards
- Establish positive community relations
- Access to patient protected health information required
- Remain well-informed of how to access community resources to help guide clients through these systems
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of work
- Perform other job-related duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
