Bilingual PrEP Navigator II — HIV Prevention & Outreach

AltaMed Health Services Corp; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

403(b) Plan

Paid Time Off

Job summary

AltaMed Health Services Corp. seeks a PrEP Navigator II to provide HIV/STI education, counseling, and navigation services for clients at high risk. You will refer clients to ACA enrollment, coordinate PrEP/PEP appointments, and assist with medication programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years in human services with HIV prevention or case management, and HIV test counseling certification (or obtain within 3 months). Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; must be 21+.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Bachelor's Degree in social services or other health-related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years in a human services field with HIV prevention or case management experience required.
• Experience with Motivational Interviewing and client-centered harm reduction counseling is highly desirable.
• Certification as HIV Test Counselor or obtaining within 3 months of employment is required/ strongly preferred.
• Valid BLS or higher certification per AHA/Red Cross guidelines.
• Bilingual, English and Spanish, preferred; must be at least 21 years old.

Responsibilities

• Refer clients for ACA enrollment and navigate to PrEP/PEP services.
• Schedule medical appointments for PrEP/PEP and assist with Medication Assistance Programs.
• Recruit for PrEP, conduct client intake and assessments, and coordinate referrals.
• Monitor progress toward deliverables and represent AltaMed in internal/external groups.
• Mentor other team members and contribute to program development.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Client-centered counseling

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or health-related field

HIV Test Counselor certification

BLS certification or higher

Job description

AltaMed Health Services Corp. seeks a PrEP Navigator II to provide HIV/STI education, counseling, and navigation services for clients at high risk. You will refer clients to ACA enrollment, coordinate PrEP/PEP appointments, and assist with medication programs.

Requirements include a high school diploma, 2+ years in human services with HIV prevention or case management, and HIV test counseling certification (or obtain within 3 months). Bilingual English/Spanish preferred; must be 21+.