HIV Care Linkage Navigator

AIDS Healthcare Foundation; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AIDS Healthcare Foundation seeks a Linkage to Care Specialist to support clients newly diagnosed with HIV or not in care by answering questions, guiding them into medical care, and accompanying them to their first appointments.

The role emphasizes compassionate, nonjudgmental service, building partnerships with community agencies, and enabling access to testing and related services in a supportive setting.

Qualifications

• Friendly, helpful resource for clients and community partners.
• Advocate for top initiatives and compassionate care.
• Help clients navigate HIV care and testing pathways.
• Build relationships with community organizations to support services.

Responsibilities

• Answer questions regarding living with HIV and disclosure of status.
• Facilitate entrance into medical care and accompany clients to initial appointments.
• Make referrals to complementary services and offer HIV testing to partners and friends.

Skills

Compassionate customer service

Advocacy

Relationship building

Community outreach

Communication skills

Job description

AIDS Healthcare Foundation seeks a Linkage to Care Specialist to support clients newly diagnosed with HIV or not in care by answering questions, guiding them into medical care, and accompanying them to their first appointments.

The role emphasizes compassionate, nonjudgmental service, building partnerships with community agencies, and enabling access to testing and related services in a supportive setting.