Prevention Navigator/ Testing Specialist

Who is Bridging Access to Care, Inc.: Bridging Access to Care, Inc. (BAC) is a nonprofit, multi-service, community-based behavioral health care organization committed to building healthy communities, one person at a time.

Brooklyn Aids Task Force was the very first HIV/AIDS organization in Brooklyn prioritizing serving persons living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) since 1986. In 2012, Brooklyn Aids Task Force changed its name to BAC and successfully made the transition from an AIDS-centered organization to a multi-service community-based healthcare organization. Today, BAC provides mental health and substance use-related social services, comprehensive HIV/AIDS care, and coordinated health care and supportive services to under-served racial and ethnic minority communities in Brooklyn and other parts of New York City.

Bridging Access to Care, Inc. offers a competitive salary package, including health insurance, retirement plan, paid time off, and opportunities for professional development.

JOB SUMMARY: Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Director, the Prevention Navigator/Testing Specialist is responsible for outreach, recruitment, and providing IDI Sister-to-Sister prevention education and STI/HCV testing services, with a focus on adult women identified as high-risk for STI/HCV/HIV, substance use, mental illness. Under the direct supervision of the Program Manager, The Prevention Navigator/Testing Specialist works along with the Health Educator and will conduct linkage and navigation services and PrEP support for qualifying clients.

This role has a variable schedule. General schedule is preferred from 11 AM to 7PM.

EDUCATION AND WORK EXPERIENCES:

• MINIMUM: High School Diploma or equivalent required
• Bachelor's Degree in public health, social work, or related field preferred.
• MINIMUM: Three (3) years of case management experience
• MINIMUM: Two (2) years of experience conducting HIV /Hep C testing and delivering phlebotomy services in an outreach setting.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and Saturdays.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish or another language spoken in Brooklyn communities is a plus.
• Valid NYS Driver’s License and ability to travel within Brooklyn by public transit.

Certification: Certified in Phlebotomy with a minimum of 1 year of experience in drawing blood in outreach settings.

Licensure: NYS Driver’s License in good standing and two years of driving experience strongly preferred

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Outreach & Engagement

• Conduct field-based outreach in high-need areas (Central Brooklyn: Bedford Stuyvesant, Crown Heights, Brownsville, East New York, East Flatbush, Bushwick).

Testing & Screening

• Provide HIV/HEP C/STI urine testing, ensuring safety and infection control standards.
• Facilitate rapid HEP C testing and other point-of-care STI tests as appropriate.
• Provide HCV and STI screening for at least 150 clients annually.

Education & Counseling

• Deliver evidence-based education S2S, prevention counseling, and risk-reduction planning to 150 women aged 19 .
• Utilize trauma-informed practices in all interactions to ensure client safety, autonomy, and trust.

Navigation & Referrals

• Provide referrals and warm handoffs to appropriate medical and support services, including PrEP/PEP, HIV care, HEP C treatment, STI treatment, mental health, and substance use services.
• Provide navigation services to 95% of clients who test positive for HIV, STI, and HCV.
• Provide HIV referrals for 50 clients.
• Develop Action Plans based on risk assessments and assist with navigation services (accompaniment, follow-up, etc.) for newly diagnosed or out-of-care clients.
• Conduct SDOH screening to improve food and medical access.
• Link clients to services such as benefits, entitlements, food, transportation, and medical care.

Planning & Logistics

• Create a schedule to ensure supplies are available for all testing and outreach events.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain timely and accurate documentation in electronic health records and reporting systems (eCR and AIRS).
• Ensure 100% of all services are entered into the eCR and AIRS; documents are submitted after each service.

Teamwork & Professional Development

• Participate in regular team meetings, trainings, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Attend community events, health fairs, and collaborate with local CBOs, shelters, and healthcare providers to increase program visibility.
• Conduct outreach and recruitment activities, reaching 100 people per year.
• Create content for 12 social media posts.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Certified Phlebotomist, HIV/HCV Tester or Medical Assistant (Required)
• Previous experience delivering curriculum evidenced-based facilitation, a plus
• Providing clients with testing results and making referrals for treatment as needed
• Effective communication and documentation skills (written and electronic).
• Ability to work with people of various racial/ethnic backgrounds
• Computer literacy is required.
• Ability to withstand extended sitting, extended standing, stairs, and extended travel with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Must be willing to work weekends, nights, and long/flexible hours as required by the position
• Must be willing to conduct outreach/travel 75% of the time.

Pay: $27.47 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• How many successful PrEP referrals have you conducted? How did you complete the referrals?
• Have you conducted health presentations? What topics did you present?
• Do you currently possess a valid New York State driver's license with a clean driving record (No major violations or suspension) within the last two years? If yes, please explain the results of points or loss of license. If you do not have a license, please type "N/A"

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• drawing blood in a community setting: 1 year (Required)
• providing clients with positive result counseling: 1 year (Required)
• recruiting clients from the community for program services: 1 year (Required)
• with creating social media content around women’s health: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• read, write , and comprehend Spanish and English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Active NYS Driver's License (Preferred)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Required)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 75% (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $27