HIV Coordinator

Suffolk County Sheriff's Department; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A governmental health services agency in Boston is seeking a full-time Infectious Disease Navigator to educate and connect patients living with HIV and Hepatitis to treatment services. This role involves collaboration with medical teams and includes responsibilities for risk assessment and patient linkage to HIV and STI programs. Applicants should have experience in healthcare or related fields and be ready to work in correctional facilities.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate integrated HIV, viral Hepatitis, and STI education.
• Link patients living with HIV to services and programs.
• Assist with reentry and discharge planning for patients.
• Assist with reentry and discharge planning for patients living with HIV and Hepatitis C.

Job description

Overview

The Infectious Disease Navigator is a full-time, benefited position, working 37.5 hours per week. Scheduled hours are at the Suffolk County House of Correction (HOC), with occasional hours at the Suffolk County Jail (SCJ). The Navigator will facilitate integrated HIV, viral Hepatitis, and STI education, risk assessments, testing, and linkage to treatment services within the facilities and the community. They will work collaboratively with the Department’s medical providers, infectious disease coordinator, MOUD team, and programming divisions to timely link patients living with HIV and those at high risk for HIV acquisition to services, including enrollment in HIV and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis programs. They will also make referrals to other Department programs/services, as well as assist with reentry and discharge planning for patients living with HIV and Hepatitis C."