PrEP Navigator: HIV Prevention & Community Outreach

Georgia Department of Public Health; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a PrEP Navigator within the Northeast Health District to support HIV prevention across ten counties. The role involves education, eligibility, enrollment, and care navigation for clients at risk of HIV, including uninsured individuals.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the HIV Prevention Coordinator and community partners to expand PrEP services, perform rapid testing, and connect clients to financial assistance and related resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or a directly related field.

Responsibilities

• Provide in‑house and community outreach to at‑risk populations to support HIV prevention.
• Provide rapid HIV testing and risk assessment counseling to clients.
• Provide culturally competent educational support regarding HIV risk reduction and PrEP services.
• Assess clients' level of risk as well as their intentions to initiate and comply with a PrEP regimen.
• Assist with benefit enrollment and access to financial assistance programs related to PrEP treatment and services.
• Conduct eligibility determination, enrollment, and follow‑up for uninsured clients.
• Work collaboratively with program leadership, health department staff, and community partners to increase PrEP services within the district.
• Serve as a client advocate and liaison between the client and community organizations and healthcare entities.
• Make appropriate referrals to other healthcare services as appropriate.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Education

Bachelor's degree in education, social, behavioral, or biological sciences or related field

Job description

The Georgia Department of Public Health is seeking a PrEP Navigator within the Northeast Health District to support HIV prevention across ten counties. The role involves education, eligibility, enrollment, and care navigation for clients at risk of HIV, including uninsured individuals.

Under supervision, you will collaborate with the HIV Prevention Coordinator and community partners to expand PrEP services, perform rapid testing, and connect clients to financial assistance and related resources.