Women's Health Initiative Network (WHIN) Peer Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare • Newburgh, NY

78d • $18

About The Position

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a WHIN Peer Navigator to join our growing team. The Peer Navigator delivers peer-driven services to program participants in the counties of Rockland, Dutchess, Orange and Westchester. The program’s goal is to increase awareness of HIV/HCV/STI status and addressing SDOH through educational workshops and outreach events and to refer young WoC at high risk for testing, linking them to treatment and encouraging behavior modification to lower infection risk. The position is based in the Newburgh office and requires some evening and weekend hours; 14 hours per week.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED with lived shared experience of priority population.
• One year of experience in peer education, HIV/HCV/STI counseling and/or disease prevention.
• Minimum of one year experience working with the priority population.
• Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STI’s and HCV, harm reduction, mental health or community resources.
• Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license and independent means of transportation for frequent travel to locations throughout the assigned county as well as to the offices of Cornerstone.

Responsibilities

• Conduct outreach to recruit and develop a core group of young WoC to act as peers for the program.
• Conduct outreach to community partners and maintain collaborative relations with service providers in the counties serviced by the program.
• Conduct groups and events that provide health education and risk reduction strategies.
• Provide referrals for clients for testing, linkage to treatment, SDOH, and other services as deemed appropriate.
• Complete data entry into the AIRS system for each intervention and service.
• Provide training, treatment updates and development strategies for peers, in conjunction with Program Supervisor, on a continuous basis.
• Compile program data and ensure that all required data is entered into the agency’s AIDS Institute Report System (AIRS) in an accurate and timely manner.
• Develop, promote and implement groups and events providing health education and risk reduction strategies to increase knowledge, comfort and commitment to safer sex practices utilizing the Sister to Sister or similar intervention.
• Actively participate with peers in the Social Networking Strategies (SNS) intervention, including managing and tracking SNS incentives.
• Follow up on all referrals.
• Continuously review and assess the demand for services among the priority population and consult with Program Supervisor about adjusting programming as needed.
• Maintain client charts and ensure consistency with agency policies in all aspects of the annual workplan.
• Conduct outreach recruitment activities through the use of Social Media, presentations to services providers and networking with community organizations and key community members.
• Complete the mandated continuing education trainings as selected and scheduled by the Program Supervisor.
• Assist in program coverage when required.
• Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
• Be familiar with Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• $18.00 per hour pay rate.
• Flexible hours, must be able to work evenings and weekends as needed.
• Part-Time status (Up to 14 hours per week); 5 Year Grant to expire July 2030.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees