HIV Prevention Navigator

HIV Prevention Navigator

Staten Island, NY (http : / / maps.google.com / maps?q=26 Bay Street Staten Island NY USA 10301) Prevention & Intervention

Job Type

Full-time, Temporary

Description

Title : HIV Prevention Navigator

Department : Prevention and Intervention

Reports To : Director, HIV Prevention

Location : 26 Bay Street 2nd floor; Staten Island, NY 10301

Position Status : Temporary Full-Time

FLSA Status : Non-Exempt

Pay & Benefits : The pay range for this role is generally $20-22.40 per hour, commensurate with relevant experience and qualifications and in alignment with internal equity. Additionally, we offer an excellent benefits package that includes generous paid time off (4 weeks of vacation plus paid holidays, personal, and sick time), medical, dental, vision, supplemental benefits including employer provided basic life insurance and employee assistance programs, tuition reimbursement and fitness reimbursement after 1 year of employment, a retirement plan that includes employer matching, and more!

Community Health Action of Staten Island (CHASI)drives dramatic improvements in the health of New Yorkers by feeding people who are hungry, healing families broken apart by violence, and bridging the gaps between people and the compassionate health care they deserve. CHASI provides outreach, education, prevention, and direct support services for populations most affected by health disparities people with low or no income, low-income people with chronic illnesses, people with criminal justice involvement, people who use drugs, domestic violence survivors, people of color, and the LGBTQ community.

POSITION SUMMARY :

CHASIs Prevention Department focuses on seeking out and coordinating outreach, education and referrals for priority populations to address a broad range of needs to improve overall health and wellbeing and decrease acquisition of HIV and STIs through comprehensive effective strategies. At the core of the service delivery model, Navigators play a critical role in these efforts by aiming to address the barriers clients face in accessing the services they want and need. Navigators will provide case management and referrals services for clients in the target populations in order to provide comprehensive HIV prevention services. This role specifically involves Women UP! which is dedicated to supporting women of color.

This is a temporary full-time position (available for a 3 month period of time with possible 3 month extension thereafter) that generally works Monday-Friday, 9a-5p and requires a flexible schedule such that some of the job tasks occasionally, with notice, will be conducted during evening hours and on weekends.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Conduct intakes, mental health, and SUD screenings and other assessments as needed to identify the full complement of needs for enrolled persons from priority populations.
• Educate and counsel people on a variety of prevention education, strategies, and materials according to client presentation and needs.
• Develop, coordinate, and integrate service plans in collaboration with clients.
• Assist clients with appointment scheduling and provider follow ups; plan logistics, provide reminders, assist with transportation, and accompany clients to appointments as needed.
• Perform and maintain effective case management for a case load of clients, as assigned, from intake to discharge.
• Track and monitor client progress and maintain detailed, accurate, and timely notes.
• Be familiar with internal and external services in order to provide appropriate referrals to clients; build relationships and work collaboratively with partner providers.
• Provide clients with linkage, coordination, and referrals to and follow-up with appropriate ongoing providers, including PrEP, emergency PEP, iART / HIV care, STI treatment; ensure referrals are successful.
• Work with clients to ensure connection and compliance with appointments and their agreed upon action plan and address barriers.
• Collect and submit data to CHASIs Data Unit accurate data on persons contacted and engaged in services. Maintain updated and accurate records on the services and activities provided Participate in documentation quality assurance and reconciliation tasks.
• Keep up to date on a weekly basis with the program client list and deliverable tracker
• Participate in training, professional development activities, and meetings, as assigned.
• Perform all functions in alignment with CHASIs Mission, Vision, and Core Values
• Other duties as assigned OR below statement (dont need both)
• Occasionally working nights and weekends.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS :

CHASI is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse staff. People of color, LGBTQ,?women, and people with disabilities strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, religion, color, national origin, sex,?sexual orientation, gender identity,?age, genetic information, disability or marital status.

Salary : $20 - $22