What are the responsibilities and job description for the Prevention Navigator (PAPI Program) position at A Hiring Company?
POSITION TITLE: PrEP Prevention Navigator (PAPI)
REPORTS TO: Prevention Supervisor
SUPERVISES: N/A
POSITION SUMMARY:
This position provides community-based interventions and case management for individuals at risk for HIV and connects them to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP). Provide outreach services to people and organizations, including HIV testing, health education/health literacy and intervention services in community locations. Facilitate access to health insurance, PrEP providers and PrEP medications, linkage to drug and/or alcohol treatment, syringe exchange programs, and holistic care resources; provide advocacy and psychosocial interventions.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide outreach, HIV testing and education for high-risk HIV- individuals who are candidates for PrEP.
- Provide outreach services on-site in medical, substance abuse, corrections facilities, and community locations where those at high-risk congregate.
- Provide education regarding harm reduction, health literacy, HIV/AIDS, safer sex practices, medication adherence, linkage to medical care and safer IV drug use practices.
- Provide education to area providers about PrEP/PEP and PrEP assistance program; how to refer and access.
- Provide direct case management to individuals participating in the PAPI program, including testing and education; initial assessments of service needs; and comprehensive individualized service planning, monitoring, and revision. Utilize bio-psychosocial models related to successful HIV/AIDS prevention and engagement, with assessment of client, target community and/or family members' needs and support systems.
- Link clients to support services; provide assistance in obtaining and maintaining health insurance, benefits/entitlement programs, and other sources of support for positive physical health.
- Serve as an advocate for the target populations, including serving as a liaison between clients, providers, and the larger community.
- Effectively utilize a broad and comprehensive knowledge of community resources serving those at high risk of infection, such as syringe exchange programs, use of Narcan, medical and mental health/substance abuse treatment providers, and social support services.
- Represent Caracole in the community and develop partnerships and strategies with service providers in Greater Cincinnati.
- Adhere to the harm reduction model as it relates to individual client care and public health. Adhere to Caracole standards of care.
- Participate in quality management activities; individual/group/team supervision meetings and educational/training events.
- Maintain timely and accurate client and statistical records as required by regulatory or funding agencies and Caracole; meet all required deadlines for documentation.
- Help to create/update/maintain all referral sources and documents.
- Maintain a collaborative working relationship with Caracole team members.
- Identify and pursue educational opportunities to promote professional growth.
- Adhere to all rules, policies and regulations pertaining to privacy and confidentiality.
- Provide transportation when needed.
- Other duties assigned.
Compensation details: 20.67-21.63 Hourly Wage
