What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator position at Catholic Charities of the Diocese of Albany?
Are you Ready to Launch Your Career? 🚀
Join us in our mission as a Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator at Catholic Charities of Albany.
Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.
As the Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:
- Perform Hepatitis C screening and confirmatory (Dried Blood Spot) testing sessions
- Provide pre and post-test counseling, including thorough explanation of Hepatitis C test results
- Conduct HIV Screening in conjunction with HCV screening when dictated by appropriate risk factors
- Manually record all data at time of screening
- Conduct outreach activities to identify opportunities for Hepatitis C screening with community partners
- Facilitate assessment and care plan development
- Syringe Exchange Services
- Track performance of program, and identify required structural changes to increase success of program. Evaluation of program should include overall testing numbers, client’s successfully receiving care for HCV, additional education and risk reduction services including, but not limited to Syringe Exchange and PrEP
Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator Minimum Salary: $ 21.54
Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator Maximum Salary: $ 21.54
Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator Schedule:
Qualifications:
- Associate Degree
- Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) / Provisional (CRPA-P) , (CARC) Certified Addiction Recovery Coach or candidates eligible for completion of their certification preferred. More information on eligibility is available on http://nycertboard.org/
- 1-3 years of experience
Must have a personal cell phone, valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a working, reliable vehicle.
Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desirable.
We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:
- For benefit-eligible positions:
- Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- Retirement planning options
- Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)
- Exciting referral bonuses
- Ongoing training and development
- Recognition and Awards
- Career Growth
- A collaborative team culture
Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.
Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:
Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights
Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)
Salary : $22
