Equitas Health Careers

Description

• Provide high quality health navigation for clients by assisting them to access medical services, health insurance, Prevention Assistance Program Interventions (PAPI) benefits, and other resources and services to improve health outcomes.

• Conduct evidenced based HIV prevention interventions in accordance with grant and funder guidelines.
• Community based presentations on sexual health and the importance of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis.
• Recruitment via collaboration with DIS, Equitas Health client services, self-referral, physicians, Equitas Health testing sites, health fairs, and other community resources.
• Plan and conduct ongoing evaluation of how the intervention is meeting established goals and fidelity.
• Provide client centered HIV test counseling services (CTR).
• Represent the community at local and state HIV prevention planning and/or community groups.
• Build and maintain a positive and professional relationship with funders and other community organizations.
• Coordinate and facilitate Mpowerment model groups for high-risk populations. 
• Collect, analyze, and report data on program activities, including ensuring data is entered timely and accurately into the necessary data system.

• Complete assessments as needed, that focus on specific barriers and assist the client in successfully overcoming barriers to HIV prevention.  Prevention Health Navigators will assist clients in completing and submitting all necessary documentation related to these assessments. 
• Function as a central and primary access point for financial assistance programs, including but not limited to Prevention Assistance Program Interventions (PAPI), Gilead Patient Assistance Program, and other assistance programs as appropriate.  Prevention Health Navigators will complete and submit paperwork as is needed to support client in maintaining these assistance programs.

• Provide input and support to the prevention department.
• Stay informed about current HIV/STI trends, developments, as well as state-of-the-art prevention efforts and strategies, including being well-versed on the science and significance of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis.
• Other duties as assigned
  
  

• Associates’ degree or equivalent years’ experience in a community based setting.
• Experience in phlebotomy preferred.
• Basic understanding of how HIV is transmitted, prevented and treated.
• Knowledge about the latest research finding on HIV prevention efforts.
• Ability to document and assess client’s linguistic needs and identify resources needed to enhance communication.
• Ensure participant confidentiality.
• Familiarity with the local and national epidemiological distribution of HIV disease.
• Group facilitation and presentation skills.
• Experience with teaching or giving presentations and program evaluation preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills a must.
• Knowledge and experience with the diversity of the gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender/queer community required. 
• Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, and a demonstrated competence in working with persons of color, and gay/lesbian/bisexual/transgender/queer community.
• Must have or must acquire within 3 months of employment an HIV Prevention Test Counselor Training, training in implementing HIV testing technology, and certification in one or more of the following interventions as assigned, Healthy Relationships, Personalized Cognitive Counseling, Couples HIV Testing and Counseling, and Mpowerment.
• Proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications and other computer applications required. 
• Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.