Sexual Health Navigator (FT-Kona)

Sexual Health Navigator (FT-Kona)

About Us:

At Kumukahi Health Wellness (KHW), we are more than just a workplace—we are a passionate community dedicated to making a real difference in the lives of our island’s most vulnerable populations. Every day, we combine our expertise with a deep commitment to service, working together to create meaningful change. Our team is united by a shared vision to improve health outcomes and promote wellness through innovative, compassionate approaches.

Here at KHW, we believe that true innovation goes beyond technology—it’s about reimagining how we connect with and empower individuals on their journey to better health. As part of our ‘Ohana, you’ll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact in a field that few get to experience. Join us in our mission to inspire and uplift, and build a career that is as rewarding as it is transformative.

Come be a part of something special, where your skills and passion can truly make a difference!

Job Summary:

Kumukahi Health Wellness (KHW) is excited to announce an incredible opportunity for a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as a full-time Sexual Health Navigator in the vibrant West Hawai'i area. If you're a motivated advocate eager to make a difference, this is your chance to impact the health and well-being of our community!

In this dynamic role, you will be on the front lines of promoting awareness around HIV, STIs, and viral hepatitis, helping to educate the public about KHW's vital services, and building strong partnerships with local organizations and community members. You’ll play an integral part in providing HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis testing (training will be provided), while engaging with key groups such as individuals living with HIV, gay and bisexual men, transgender people, and those who inject drugs. Your outreach efforts will include both face-to-face and online connections to support and empower those in need.

We strongly encourage peers from these communities to apply and bring their unique perspective to this important role. Join us in creating a healthier, more informed West Hawai’i.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead HIV, STI, and hepatitis prevention efforts through education that emphasizes safer sex and injection practices rooted in Harm Reduction principles.
• Engage with diverse populations through both face-to-face and online outreach, including people living with HIV, their partners, transgender individuals, gay and bisexual men, sex workers, and individuals who inject substances.
• Distribute essential harm reduction tools, such as condoms, clean syringes, and educational materials, to empower individuals to protect their health.
• Facilitate impactful presentations, support groups, and safer sex workshops tailored to our target populations, utilizing pre/post quizzes to gauge effectiveness and learning outcomes.
• Maintain comprehensive and accurate records, including detailed logs of outreach activities, participant information, and demographic data to support program evaluation and reporting.
• Participate in training sessions, workshops, and in-service events at agencies, prisons, and various community facilities to enhance knowledge and outreach efforts.
• Stay at the forefront of research, trends, and best practices in HIV/STI prevention and harm reduction to ensure the most up-to-date and effective approaches.
• Provide personalized advocacy and referral services to clients, ensuring they receive the resources and support they need.
• Conduct targeted community outreach to increase awareness of HIV/STI prevention and harm reduction practices, encouraging safer behaviors across populations.
• Assess program outcomes and effectiveness, identifying areas for improvement and making informed recommendations to enhance the program's impact.
• Advocate for policies that promote harm reduction and protect the rights of individuals affected by HIV/STIs, championing change on both a local and broader scale.
• Serve as a key liaison between KHW and other service organizations to coordinate care and share valuable resources.
• Assist individuals in accessing medical insurance by referring uninsured clients to available resources.
• Support quarterly report preparation, ensuring accurate documentation and insights for program assessment and growth.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Abilities & Experience:

• Basic understanding of HIV, STI, and viral hepatitis transmission, prevention, and treatment, with a focus on providing accurate and supportive information.
• Demonstrated ability to build strong connections with diverse populations, including sex workers, individuals at risk for STIs, LGBTQ community members, the unsheltered, substance users, non-binary or gender non-conforming people, and those who are justice-involved.
• Passionate commitment to advancing health equity and actively working to reduce the stigma surrounding HIV/STIs and substance use.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, capable of engaging and fostering trust with individuals from varied backgrounds and experiences.
• Strong cultural sensitivity and an open-minded approach to working with people from diverse ethnicities, sexual orientations, and with HIV.
• Proficiency in managing and reporting data accurately, ensuring program outcomes are well-documented and tracked.
• Strong sense of confidentiality, with the ability to maintain privacy and respect for sensitive client information.
• Punctual and reliable with a commitment to attending team meetings and staying engaged with program needs.
• Flexible with work schedule and open to participating in community events and outreach efforts as needed.
• Valid Hawaii driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• High School Diploma or equivalent experience, including at least two years of experience working with individuals from the target populations mentioned above.
• At least one year of experience or relevant education in harm reduction, public health, or related fields, with a focus on practical, impactful solutions for community health.

Schedule:

• 35 hours per week
• Flexible scheduling may be available, with occasional evenings and weekends required.

Compensation:

• $18-$20 per hour

Work Location: In office, with some events in the field.

Competencies:

• Problem Solving: Identifies, analyzes, and resolves issues promptly and effectively.

• Self-Development: Actively pursues skill enhancement and shares expertise.

• Customer Service: Manages difficult situations, responds promptly, and solicits feedback.

• Interpersonal Communication: Handles conflict, listens actively, and remains open to new ideas.

• Communication Skills: Communicates effectively both orally and in writing.

• Teamwork: Balances responsibilities, welcomes feedback, and supports team success.

• Diversity and Ethics: Demonstrates respect for diversity and upholds ethical standards.

• Organizational Support: Follows policies, completes tasks accurately, and supportsorganizational goals.

• Judgment: Makes sound decisions and involves appropriate stakeholders.

• Motivation: Sets and achieves goals with persistence and adaptability.

• Planning/Organizing: Prioritizes tasks, plans efficiently, and sets realistic goals.

• Professionalism: Reacts well under pressure, treats others with respect, and follows through on commitments.

• Quality and Quantity: Demonstrates accuracy, strives for productivity, and seeks improvement.

• Adaptability: Manages changes and unexpected events effectively.

• Attendance and Dependability:

Consistently punctual and reliable, takes responsibility for tasks.

• Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.

• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges withresourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovativeapproaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others'attention.

Language Skills:Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.Ability to speak effectively before groups of clients, families, or employees of an organization.

Reasoning Ability:Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Computer Skills:To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of the Google suite of office tools: Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, etc as well as Microsoft Office, and Internet software as well as some Social Media knowledge.

Other Requirements:

• Valid Hawaii driver license and no-fault car insurance
• Criminal Record background check.
• Maintain upkeep of office and general cleanliness of workspace

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; climb or balance and taste or smell. There will be frequent requirements to drive and/or walk on unpaved roads. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. In the course of performing the duties of the Sexual Health Tester it is not unusual to see, engage or be confronted with the following: violence and threats of violence; profane, racists and/or sexist language; bodily fluids; conflict; interactions with First Responders; alcohol and other street drugs; cigarette smoke; death of service participants; nudity of service participants; people involved with sex work; people involve in the drug trade; persons used against their consent, will or knowledge; people in conflict with the law; and/or other situations that may be unsettling. Measures are taken to train staff to appropriately deal with these situations, but those in the position should reasonably expect these types of things to occur and your supervisor must provide appropriate direction and support to these situations.

Deadline to apply: open until filled

Application Process

Submit resume and cover letter via email to cindy@kumukahihealth.org and adam@kumukahihealth.org or mail to:

Mika Mulkey

Director of Harm Reduction Services

101 Aupuni Street, PH 1014C

Hilo, HI 96720

KHW is an equal opportunity employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Experience:

• harm reduction and public health: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Kailua Kona, HI 96740 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Kailua Kona, HI 96740: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $20