Community Outreach Navigator: HIV/STI & LGBTQ+ Health

Spectrum-Medical-Care-Center; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Parental Leave

Voluntary Life/AD&D

403(b) Plan with 3% company match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Spectrum Medical Care Center in Phoenix is seeking a Community Outreach Navigator to support HIV/STI testing, education, linkage to care, and prevention services including PrEP/PEP and DoxyPEP. Outreach occurs via Spectrum’s mobile testing unit, clinic services, social media, and community events.

You will work evenings and weekends, perform phlebotomy, and maintain confidential records while collaborating with partners to reduce barriers to care.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent with 1 year of phlebotomy training/experience.
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in public health, social work, health education, or Medical Assistant Certification preferred.
• Experience in community outreach/public health and direct engagement with diverse populations.
• Phlebotomy experience (venipuncture) for HIV/STI/Hepatitis testing.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate community-based testing and education.
• Perform HIV, STI, and Hepatitis C testing, including venipuncture.
• Provide sexual health education and risk-reduction counseling.
• Link individuals to Spectrum services or external providers for primary care, PrEP/PEP, behavioral health.
• Document and track testing, referrals, and linkage activities in Spectrum’s systems.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Cultural competency

Public health knowledge

Bilingual Spani sh/English

Education

High School Diploma

Public health degree preferred

Medical Assistant Certification

Tools

CPR/BLS certification

HIV testing certification

Job description

Spectrum Medical Care Center in Phoenix is seeking a Community Outreach Navigator to support HIV/STI testing, education, linkage to care, and prevention services including PrEP/PEP and DoxyPEP. Outreach occurs via Spectrum’s mobile testing unit, clinic services, social media, and community events.

You will work evenings and weekends, perform phlebotomy, and maintain confidential records while collaborating with partners to reduce barriers to care.