Lead Navigator-Social Services Tech 1
HIV/STD CLINIC – 455 GRAYSON HWY. LAWRENCEVILLE, GA. 30046. STE 500

The position is open to all qualified applicants

Dateposted | April 26th, 2023 Application Deadline | Open Until Filled

Position Number(s) | NEW Position type | Unclassified

Salary | $35,000 Paygrade | J

Job Summary

Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments is recruiting for a HIV Health Navigator to work alongside a
multi-disciplinary HIV prevention team and community partners specializing in HIV Prevention among the substance misuse
population. Candidate will assist partners with the integration of HIV prevention strategies, including HIV opt out testing,
linkage to care, PrEP eligibility determination and linkage, into their programmatic functionality; plan, coordinate and
implement HIV Prevention outreach and testing events in the community; communicate HIV Prevention and substance misuse
education and resources to the public through presentations and health fairs; provide HIV prevention education and support to
health care providers; perform offsite, rapid HIV testing for community partners; assist community partners with client linkage
to health center services; and perform other duties as assigned to meet programmatic and/or organizational needs. Position is
grant funded under a 5 year SAMHSA grant.

Qualifications

Minimum

High school diploma or GED AND One year of experience in a social services related position OR Two years at an accredited
college or university with at least 15 credit hours in a social services related field.

Preferred

Experience working with Substance Misuse and/or HIV Prevention programs or patient populations. Experience with public
speaking or providing education to individuals or groups. 1 year of customer service experience. Bilingual a plus.