PREP NAVIGATOR

Apicha Community Health Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 Paid Holidays

Vacation & Sick Leave

Health Insurance

Flexible Spending Account

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Apicha Community Health Center seeks a PrEP Navigator to work at our 400 Broadway location in New York City. The role focuses on engaging HIV-positive individuals and those at high risk, providing navigation to PrEP/PEP, and promoting retention in care.

You will conduct outreach at high-risk venues, collaborate with the clinical team, and maintain accurate records in accordance with APICHA’s standards and reporting structures.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1 year of related work experience.
• Some college education with 1 year of related experience.
• Fluency in Spanish or one of Asian languages preferred.
• Appreciation of and commitment to Apicha’s mission and values.
• Ability to work effectively in both a collaborative as well as individual setting.
• Must complete Chief Medical Officer’s training to conduct rapid HIV testing within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct services to people at high risk for HIV infection under supervision.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities at HIV testing events and health fairs.
• Collaborates with the clinical team to coordinate care and services for the program’s clients.
• Work collaboratively with agency staff from various departments.
• Maintain accurate records on services and activities per APICHA’s standards and reporting structures.
• Collect, prepare, and report on services and activities completed timely.
• Participate in internal and external meetings as assigned.
• Other activities as assigned.

Skills

Cultural competency

Bilingual Spanish

Bilingual Asian language

Community outreach

Education

High school diploma/GED

Some college with 1 year experience

Job description

Apicha Community Health Center aims to improve community health by providing access to comprehensive primary care, preventive health services, mental health, and supportive services. The center is dedicated to delivering high-quality, culturally competent services that enhance the quality of life. It also advocates for and offers a welcoming environment for underserved and vulnerable populations.

We are currently seeking a PrEP Navigator to work at our 400 Broadway location.

Position Summary:

The PrEP Navigator is responsible for recruiting people who are HIV positive or at high risk for HIV infection. This individual must provide navigation to patients on PEP and PrEP to engage and retain in care. The PrEP Navigator will conduct outreach at high risk venues where POC and MSM convene throughout New York City.

The major duties of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Client Services - Provide direct services to person who are high risk for HIV infection under supervision of PrEP Coordinator.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities to the target populations including HIV testing events and other health fair.
• Collaboration and Services - Collaborates with the clinical team to coordinate care and services for the program’s clients.
• Work collaboratively with agency staff from various departments.
• Administrative - Maintain accurate records on the services and activities such as attendance, registration, client’s interactions and other required documentation according to the protocols and standards of APICHA’s Support Services Department in designate database and reporting structures.
• Collects, prepares, and reports of services and activities completed in a timely manner.
• Participates internal and external meetings as assigned and appropriate.
• Other activities as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma/GED with 1 year of working experience in a related field required. May consider: some college education with 1 year of working experience.
• Strong socio-cultural identification with the target population or experience in working with target population strongly preferred.
• Fluency in Spanish or one of Asian languages preferred.
• Appreciation of and commitment to Apicha’s mission and values.
• Ability to work effectively in both a collaborative as well as individual setting.
• They must be able to complete the Chief Medical Officer’s training/certification to conduct rapid HIV antibody and antigen testing with 60 days of hire.

At Apicha, we believe that serving the needs of our staff is just as important as serving the needs of underserved people of New York City as such we are proud to offer our team members a competitive employee benefits package which include 12 Paid Holidays, vacation and sick leave, Health Insurance Coverage, Flexible Spending Account, Life Insurance, Employee Assistant Program just to name a few.