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 for 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, and services and encouraging behavior modification to reduce infection risk. The position 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 role is supervised by the Program Supervisor and pays $18.00 per hour. The Peer Navigator recruits and supports peer participants, collaborates with community partners and service providers, conducts health education and risk-reduction groups and events, and connects clients with testing, treatment, social-determinants-of-health assessments, and other services. The role also includes intervention data entry and reporting, referral follow-up, client-chart maintenance, continuing education, and participation in required meetings and program coverage.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Lived shared experience of the priority population.
At least 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

Recruit and develop a core group of young women of color to act as program peers.
Conduct outreach to community partners and maintain collaborative relationships with service providers in the counties served.
Conduct groups and events that provide health education and risk-reduction strategies, including use of the Sister to Sister or similar intervention.
Provide training, treatment updates, and development strategies for peers in conjunction with the Program Supervisor.
Participate with peers in the Social Networking Strategies intervention, including managing and tracking incentives.
Refer clients for HIV/STI/HCV testing, social determinants of health 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 into the AIDS Institute Report System (AIRS) accurately and in a timely manner, and compile program data.
Maintain client charts and ensure consistency with agency policies and the annual workplan.
Review and assess service demand among the priority population and consult with the Program Supervisor about program adjustments as needed.
Conduct recruitment outreach using social media, presentations to service providers, and networking with community organizations and key community members.
Complete mandated continuing education trainings selected and scheduled by the Program Supervisor.
Assist with program coverage when required.
Attend and participate in 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.