PrEP/PEP Navigator (49008)

WESTCARE INC•Fresno, CA

54d•$25 - $25

About The Position

The PrEP/PEP Navigator will play a critical role in expanding and strengthening low-barrier access to HIV prevention services, specifically pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), among priority populations disproportionately impacted by HIV in Fresno and surrounding regions. This person will provide education, resources, and personalized assistance to ensure clients have access to necessary healthcare services and support throughout their PrEP journey. This position will provide individualized client navigation, benefits counseling, linkage to medical care, PrEP/PEP adherence support, and coordination of social and supportive services. The PrEP/PEP Navigator will engage communities through culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and harm reduction-based approaches and will collaborate with clinical providers, CBOs, and public health partners to integrate prevention services into existing care pathways.

Requirements

Experience consisting of one (1) year providing similar services;
Knowledge of HIV prevention strategies, including PrEP, PEP, and harm reduction principles.
Understanding of sexual health, STI transmission, basic medical terminology, and local health systems.
Ability to conduct risk assessments, provide culturally responsive education, and reduce client stigma or barriers to care.
Strong communication, motivational interviewing, and rapport-building skills.
Proficiency in documentation, data entry, and using electronic health records or case management systems.
Must have the ability to pass a criminal history background screening;
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an Annual Tuberculosis test.
GED or High School Diploma is required.

Nice To Haves

Associate or bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health education, human services, or a related field is preferred.
Will accept equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide individualized client navigation, including benefits counseling, linkage to medical care, and support to ensure timely, low-barrier access to PrEP/PEP services.
Assist clients with appointment scheduling, provider linkage, transportation coordination, and follow-up reminders.
Offer PrEp/PEP education, adherence Support, and ongoing follow-up through ongoing client engagement, education, follow-up, and motivational interviewing.
Coordinate with benefits counselors, case managers, and partner agencies to maintain continuity of care.
Coordinate with clinical providers, community-based organizations, and public health partners to integrate HIV prevention services, HIV testing, STI screening and treatment, and primary care services.
Maintain referral pathways and relationships with clinical partners and community service providers.
Conduct targeted outreach in community settings, events, and partner organizations to engage priority populations.
Facilitate educational sessions on sexual health, PrEP/PEP, and STI prevention.
Track service delivery, referrals, outcomes, and adherence support activities in required data systems.
Support program evaluation efforts and continuous quality improvement.
Support mpox vaccine education, outreach, and navigation (training provided).
Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation; and
Perform any other duties as assigned.