Peer Navigator for HIV Care & Wellness

eBatiz Associates Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dress down Fridays

Discount on gym membership

Tuition reduction rate on continuing教育

Annual holiday party

Annual staff picnic

Medical/ Dental/ 403(B)

Transit discount for parking and MTA

Job summary

VIP Community Services is seeking a Peer Navigator for the VIP Ryan White Wellness Center to provide peer support and outreach to individuals with histories of medical, behavioral and mental health needs. The role focuses on engaging clients along a continuum of care and maintaining motivation for ongoing treatment and recovery.

The position involves conducting in-person outreach, accompanying clients to appointments, facilitating wellness and recovery groups, and ensuring HIPAA compliance.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• NYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification preferred.
• Be eligible to achieve NYC DOH AIDS Institute Peer Certification within 2 months from hiring.
• Prior experience working with HIV/ Mental Health/ Medical/ Substance Abuse population.
• Excellent written and oral communication.
• Ability to speak, read and write English.
• Bilingual English/Spanish a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct in person outreach to clients having difficulty maintaining adherence to treatment (HIV Care/Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse Treatments).
• Outreach phone calls and letters as well as follow up.
• Accompany clients to appointments.
• Make home or agency related visits.
• Promote pro-social behaviors.
• Facilitator groups (Wellness, Recovery Peer Support, & others as directed).
• Participate in outreach events to represent the agency.
• HIPPA compliance.
• Attend all agency program staff meetings & trainings.
• Special Projects assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

Written & oral communication

English proficiency

Bilingual English/Spanish

Client outreach

Education

HS Diploma or equivalent

DOH AIDS Institute Peer Certification (preferred)

Eligible to obtain DOH AIDS Institute Peer Certification within 2 months

Job description

ORGANIZATION

VIP Community Services is dedicated to changing lives and transforming our community. We offer a continuum of services to individuals with histories of chemical dependency. Our client-centered approach empowers people to take charge of their lives and discover their personal paths to self-sufficiency.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Peer Navigator will provide concrete services geared toward assisting men and women who have histories of medical, behavioral and mental health needs. The Peer Navigator will provide the peer support to engage the individual on a continuum of care to help the individual achieve and maintain motivation for continuing their care while maintaining recovery from substance abuse and mental illness.

POSITION DESCRIPTION: VIP Ryan White Wellness Center

Conduct in person outreach to clients having difficulty maintaining adherence to treatment

(HIV Care/Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse Treatments)

Outreach phone calls and letters as well as follow up

Accompany clients to appointments

Make home or agency related visits

Promote pro-social behaviors

Facilitator groups (Wellness, Recovery Peer Support, & others as directed)

Participate in outreach events to represent the agency

HIPPA compliance

Attend all agency program staff meetings & trainings

Special Projects assigned by Supervisor

JOB COMPETENCY:

HS Diploma or equivalent preferred

NYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification preferred.

Be eligible to achieve NYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification within 2 months from hiring.

Prior experience working with the HIV/Mental Health/Medical/Substance Abuse population

Excellent written and oral communication

Ability to speak, read and write the English language

Bilingual English/Spanish a plus

Perks Working for VIP:

Dress down Fridays

Discount on gym membership

Tuition reduction rate on continuing education

Annual holiday party

Annual staff picnic

Medical/ Dental/ 403(B)

Transit discount for parking and MTA

VIP Community Services provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.