Women's Health Initiative Network (WHIN) Peer Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare•Newburgh, NY

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is recruiting a part-time WHIN Peer Navigator based in its Newburgh, New York office. The position delivers peer-driven services to program participants in Rockland, Dutchess, Orange, and Westchester counties. The program aims to increase awareness of HIV, HCV, and STI status and address social determinants of health through education and outreach, while referring young women of color at high risk for testing, treatment linkage, and support for reducing infection risk. The role is funded by a five-year grant that expires in July 2030 and is scheduled for up to 14 hours per week, with flexible hours and evening and weekend work as needed. The Peer Navigator recruits and supports peer participants, works with community partners and service providers, conducts health education and risk-reduction groups and events, and connects clients to testing, treatment, and other services. The position also involves maintaining client records, entering and reporting program data through the AIDS Institute Report System (AIRS), tracking incentives, following up on referrals, and complying with confidentiality requirements and agency policies. The position is supervised by the Program Supervisor and requires frequent travel throughout assigned counties and to Cornerstone offices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, together with lived shared experience of the priority population.
One year of experience in peer education, HIV/HCV/STI counseling, and/or disease prevention.
At least one year of experience working with the priority population.
Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STIs, harm reduction, mental health, or community resources.
Valid, unrestricted driver's license and independent means of transportation for frequent travel throughout the assigned county and to Cornerstone offices.

Responsibilities

Conduct outreach to recruit and develop a core group of young women of color to participate as peers.
Conduct outreach to community partners and maintain collaborative relationships with service providers in the counties served.
Provide ongoing peer training, treatment updates, and development strategies in conjunction with the Program Supervisor.
Develop, promote, and conduct groups and events that provide health education and risk-reduction strategies, using the Sister to Sister or a similar intervention.
Participate with peers in the Social Networking Strategies intervention, including managing and tracking incentives.
Provide referrals for HIV/STI/HCV testing, SDOH assessment, PrEP and PEP medication, medical and behavioral health services, and other applicable services and benefits; follow up on referrals.
Enter intervention and service data accurately and promptly into AIRS, compile program data, and meet reporting requirements.
Review demand for services among the priority population and consult with the Program Supervisor about programming adjustments.
Maintain client charts and ensure consistency with agency policies and the annual workplan.
Conduct recruitment outreach through social media, presentations to service providers, and networking with community organizations and key community members.
Complete continuing education trainings selected and scheduled by the Program Supervisor.
Assist with program coverage when required.
Attend monthly department, all-staff, and other required meetings.
Observe HIPAA and HIV confidentiality requirements and maintain confidentiality of Cornerstone information.
Follow Cornerstone policies, procedures, and the Employee Handbook.
Perform other related duties as assigned.