PrEP Navigator

Apicha Community Health Center•New York, NY

4d•$23 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

Apicha Community Health Center aims to improve community health by providing access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services. The center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. It also advocates for and offers a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable populations. We are currently seeking a PrEP Navigator to work at our 400 Broadway location.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED with 1 year of working experience in a related field required. May consider: some college education with 1 year of working experience.
Excellent MS Office skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
Ability to work effectively in both a collaborative as well as individual setting.
Must be able to complete the Chief Medical Officer’s training/certification to conduct rapid HIV antibody and antigen testing with 60 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Strong socio-cultural identification with the target population or experience in working with target population strongly preferred.
Fluency in Spanish or one of Asian languages preferred.
Appreciation of and commitment to Apicha’s mission and values.

Responsibilities

Provide direct services to person who are high risk for HIV infection under supervision of PrEP Coordinator.
Conduct outreach and recruitment activities to the target populations including HIV testing events and other health fair.
Collaborates with the clinical team to coordinate care and services for the program’s clients.
Work collaboratively with agency staff from various departments.
Maintain accurate records on the services and activities such as attendance, registration, client’s interactions and other required documentation according to the protocols and standards of APICHA’s Support Services Department in designate database and reporting structures.
Collects, prepares, and reports of services and activities completed in a timely manner.
Participates internal and external meetings as assigned and appropriate.
Other activities as assigned.