HIV Care Navigator & Peer Advocate

Community Health Action of Staten Island, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Job summary

Community Health Action of Staten Island, Inc. is hiring for a part-time role focused on supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This position will provide outreach, education, and direct support services to the community. Qualified candidates will hold a relevant peer credential and be skilled in communication and community resource knowledge. The role also offers a salary ranging from $37,000 to $41,000 along with excellent benefits. Ideal candidates are encouraged to apply, especially women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals.

Qualifications

• Hold a NYS AIDS Institute Certified Peer credential, preferred.
• Lived experience with HIV is highly preferred.
• Bilingual Spanish is highly desired.
• Understanding of community-level work and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide an overview of program and agency services through orientation activities.
• Accompany participants to provider sites for support.
• Co-facilitate group activities for prosocial behavior.
• Assist with community outreach to inform the public of resources.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Time management

Knowledge of community resources

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

NYS AIDS Institute Certified Peer credential

Tools

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Job description

Community Health Action of Staten Island, Inc. is hiring for a part-time role focused on supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS. This position will provide outreach, education, and direct support services to the community. Qualified candidates will hold a relevant peer credential and be skilled in communication and community resource knowledge. The role also offers a salary ranging from $37,000 to $41,000 along with excellent benefits. Ideal candidates are encouraged to apply, especially women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals.