Prevention Navigator

Housing Works • Brooklyn, NY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Prevention Navigator will assist the Care Manager and Care Navigator with all aspects of care coordination for SAMHSA HOUSE 2.0 clients: complete initial enrollment (all required SAMHSA and program forms/assessments), promote compliance with appointments and treatment regimens, and encourage self-sufficiency. The Prevention Navigator will assist clients to access services, such as primary care, substance use treatment, mental health counseling, transportation, intensive care management, housing, and vocational/educational resources, through phone calls to clients and providers, and home visits when needed. The Prevention Navigator will participate in outreach events as needed as well as field-based client outreach.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED required
• Bachelor's degree in human services, Public Health preferred
• Demonstrated experience providing HIV health education and risk reduction to MSM/Transgender communities of color
• Demonstrated understanding of PrEP/PEP and HIV treatment in communities with barriers to accessing care
• Strong socio-cultural identification with the priority populations of this service category
• Knowledge of issues pertaining to homelessness, substance use, harm reduction, mental illness, transgender healthcare, and LGBT individuals
• Good computer skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc)
• Strong organizational skills and verbal/written communications skills

Responsibilities

• Provide Outreach and Engagement to target population
• Enrolling clients to The HOUSE 2.0 Program
• Support case manager in provision of case management services
• Follow up with the client and the referral provider to ensure that appointments are kept and that the patient is re-engaged in care and referred to needed treatment/prevention.
• Conduct rapid HIV and Hep C testing
• Perform various administrative duties, including updating the client list and outreach logs; assisting with outreach calls, and scheduling intakes and follow ups.
• Maintain essential data for reporting and program evaluation in SPARS, eICare, including program enrollment, progress notes, care plans, referral activity, and updating contact information.
• Complete UND enrollments and PrEP referrals as determined by client need
• Promote sexual health and wellness using risk neutral approaches and evidence-based interventions
• Build and maintain resource lists for external services and emergency services (i.e., housing, domestic violence, food pantry)
• Participate in scheduled supervisory sessions with the Program Coordinator, Clinical Supervisor, and other Departmental Leaders as needed
• Participation in youth community events, such as kiki balls, LGBT events, testing events, etc.
• Conduct client/field-based outreach as needed
• Attend IDT meetings and daily huddles and complete updated info by due date in preparation for meeting.
• Facilitate groups and EBIs and complete documentation within 48 hours
• Participate in reoccurring interagency meetings, as well as external community meetings to improve integrated care and maintain relationships with community partners
• Participate in department activities such as new staff onboarding, YPS Pride Committee, CQI efforts, etc
• Participate in Housing Works advocacy events (minimum 3 in person per year, 4 via other mode July-June)
• Perform other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Three comprehensive healthcare plans to choose from
• Housing Works covers most of the plan
• Staff begins accruing PTO immediately for a total of up to 30 days earned in the first year
• Educational benefit available for tuition loan reimbursement, tuition costs, and text books

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees