What are the responsibilities and job description for the Health Navigator/HIV/HVC/PrEP - Ryan White position at McDermott Center?
WORK DESCRIPTION :
Provides individual services to adult, substance-using patients by following evidence-based practices; assists patients in linking to recovery support services, health care and other wraparound supports; and develops individual Service Plans that help patients enhance self-efficacy, maintain engagement in medical care, maintain medication adherence, and reduce HIV risk and transmission behaviors.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :
- Carries caseload of HIV positive or at-risk patients at Haymarket Center
- Assist patient in receiving support services such as healthcare, housing, and public benefits, HIV and hepatitis treatment, and PrEP / PEP services
- Communicate with medical staff when screenings or tests indicate high risk of HIV, HCV, or other infectious disease
- Provide education about risks, symptoms, preventive practices, and resources related to HIV, HCV, and other infectious disease
- Provide linkage-to-care activities for HIV, HCV, and other infectious diseases
- Maintain advocate position for patient
- Complete documentation and reports in Electronic Care Record in a timely manner
- Facilitate didactic and therapeutic groups when required
- Develop appropriate community resources such as case management, mental health services, substance abuse treatment, food, housing, and public benefits among others
- Provide education and support for engagement in medical care, medication adherence, and HIV risk reduction techniques.
- Support patient through navigation of health care
- Collaborate with other service providers to create network of providers to ensure patient linkage to services and recruit participants for Haymarket Center programs and service
- Attend programmatic meetings, trainings, and supervisions
- Follow agency regulations regarding vehicle use
- Other duties as required for effective teamwork or as assigned by the Project Coordinator
Requirements
EDUCATION REQUIRED :
A Bachelors degree in Public Health or health related field preferred.
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS :
Bilingual (English / Spanish or English / Polish)
Must maintain a valid Illinois Driver's License and eligibility for agency insurance coverage required.
