Bilingual HIV Care Navigator for ART & Support

Talentify; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

La Casa de Salud (LCDS) in the South Bronx seeks a Navigator to help patients access HIV evaluation and start ART, with emphasis on adherence education and patient support. The role involves coordinating clinic visits, assisting providers, and documenting grant-related data.

The Navigator will translate for Spanish-speaking patients, transfer to community resources, and ensure engagement with care to promote adherence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• One year experience navigating systems for individuals with chronic illnesses (including HIV) preferred.
• Experience working with homeless population.
• Bilingual – Spanish speaking a plus.

Responsibilities

• Schedules patient appointments, provides reminders and accompanies clients to off-site appointments.
• Clarifies information and answer questions regarding disease pathology, treatment eligibility and evaluation, HIV/AIDS treatment and medications, and managing co-morbidities.
• Provides socio-emotional support to patients and helps them establish valuable social connections with others.
• Assists patients on HIV/AIDS treatment by providing support for patients and assisting in managing side effects or other problems.
• Attends and assists in coordinating support groups, including HIV support groups.
• Ensures adherence to counseling and health education.
• Accompanies patient to supportive services appointments including Social Security, Welfare Office, Legal, Apartment Viewing, and HASA.
• Updates clinician on all new developments concerning patient.
• Translates for Spanish speaking patients.
• Orders medication, tracks prescriptions and refills.
• Maintains engagement standards in care in order to promote medication adherence.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish

Patient navigation

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

La Casa de Salud (LCDS) in the South Bronx seeks a Navigator to help patients access HIV evaluation and start ART, with emphasis on adherence education and patient support. The role involves coordinating clinic visits, assisting providers, and documenting grant-related data.

The Navigator will translate for Spanish-speaking patients, transfer to community resources, and ensure engagement with care to promote adherence.