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Job Description
PREVENTION NAVIGATOR
(Healthcare)
Bebashi - Transition to Hope (Non-Profit)
Philadelphia, PA
Bebashi-Transition to Hope is a multi-purpose health and social services agency. We provide culturally sensitive health-related information, direct services, education, research, and technical assistance to reduce and eliminate HIV/AIDS as well as other health disparities, such as breast cancer and hunger, within the urban community of Philadelphia and vicinity.
Bebashi Transition to Hope is seeking A Prevention Navigator to work with clients in underserved communities, primarily African American and Latino communities.
Summary
PREVENTION NAVIGATOR Job Summary:
The Prevention Navigator engages and works with high-risk individuals and groups to provide HIV/STI testing, navigation services, outreach and prevention education in an effort to prevent new HIV infections.
Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Screen high-risk persons testing HIV negative for eligibility to participate in Navigation Services.
Test for HIV, STIs, and pregnancy while conducting short-term pre- and post-counseling sessions.
Conduct outreach and/or testing during non-traditional working hours, up to midnight
Prepare clients for and provide them with knowledge of their HIV infection status.
Conduct intake, including assessing readiness to engage in Navigation services.
Negotiate a relevant risk reduction plan and obtain commitment from the client to reduce their HIV risk.
Screen for behavioral health and social services needs
Screen for PrEP and nPEP and STI testing.
Provide treatment adherence counseling to clients prescribed PrEP, nPEP, and remain abreast of national guidelines and local resources.
Refer clients to facilities that will provide psychosocial support and facilitate desired behavioral change.
Educates and builds relationships with other providers of service.
Submit weekly/monthly statistical reports and enter Practice Fusion data as required
Maintain a flexible schedule.
Ability to maintain a caseload of up to thirty clients.
Determines clients requirements by completing intake interviews; determining the need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.
Work evening and weekend assignments when necessary.
Participate in all training requirements.
Conduct sexual health presentations and workshops prevention
Other duties as assigned
Required Experience
Experience And Qualifications Education:
Bachelors degree in public health or a related field required Experience:
Minimum of 2 years experience working in HIV/AIDS education preferred
Experience Working With Sexual Minorities Preferred
Ability to work with people from diverse background, particularly African American and/or Latino communities (MSM)
Certified in HIV/AIDS Prevention Counseling and Testing preferred.
Minimum of 2 years experience working with people from low-income/impoverished communities
Preferred Skills
Good oral/written communication and organizational skills are preferred
Working knowledge of Office 365
Willingness to work late night hours, up to midnight, in impoverished areas
Clearances Required
Valid drivers license with clean driving record preferred
Access to reliable transportation
PA State Criminal Clearance
PA Child abuse Clearance
DHS FBI Clearance
Physical Demands
This is a sedentary position that requires long periods of being in a seated position and working on a computer.
This position may require lifting of up to 20 lbs.
May be exposed to outside weather conditions.
Benefits
We offer Excellent Benefits beginning the 1st day of the following month, after 30 days employment:
Medical Insurance with Employer paying a good percentage of coverage for the Employee
Vision, Prescriptions
Dental is 100% Employer paid for Employee
STD/LTD disability and life insurances 100% Employer Paid for Employee
401K with discretionary match
PTO
Holidays - 10 paid
HRA - Fully Employer funded
Student Loan "Pay Down" program
Hours Are
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm OR 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary Is
$40K-$42K/yr., plus benefits
Keyword: Prevention, Health Education, HIV, AIDS
PREVENTION NAVIGATOR
(Healthcare)
Bebashi - Transition to Hope (Non-Profit)
Philadelphia, PA
Bebashi-Transition to Hope is a multi-purpose health and social services agency. We provide culturally sensitive health-related information, direct services, education, research, and technical assistance to reduce and eliminate HIV/AIDS as well as other health disparities, such as breast cancer and hunger, within the urban community of Philadelphia and vicinity.
Bebashi Transition to Hope is seeking A Prevention Navigator to work with clients in underserved communities, primarily African American and Latino communities.
Summary
PREVENTION NAVIGATOR Job Summary:
The Prevention Navigator engages and works with high-risk individuals and groups to provide HIV/STI testing, navigation services, outreach and prevention education in an effort to prevent new HIV infections.
Responsibilities
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
Maintain strict confidentiality.
Screen high-risk persons testing HIV negative for eligibility to participate in Navigation Services.
Test for HIV, STIs, and pregnancy while conducting short-term pre- and post-counseling sessions.
Conduct outreach and/or testing during non-traditional working hours, up to midnight
Prepare clients for and provide them with knowledge of their HIV infection status.
Conduct intake, including assessing readiness to engage in Navigation services.
Negotiate a relevant risk reduction plan and obtain commitment from the client to reduce their HIV risk.
Screen for behavioral health and social services needs
Screen for PrEP and nPEP and STI testing.
Provide treatment adherence counseling to clients prescribed PrEP, nPEP, and remain abreast of national guidelines and local resources.
Refer clients to facilities that will provide psychosocial support and facilitate desired behavioral change.
Educates and builds relationships with other providers of service.
Submit weekly/monthly statistical reports and enter Practice Fusion data as required
Maintain a flexible schedule.
Ability to maintain a caseload of up to thirty clients.
Determines clients requirements by completing intake interviews; determining the need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.
Work evening and weekend assignments when necessary.
Participate in all training requirements.
Conduct sexual health presentations and workshops prevention
Other duties as assigned
Required Experience
Experience And Qualifications Education:
Bachelors degree in public health or a related field required Experience:
Minimum of 2 years experience working in HIV/AIDS education preferred
Experience Working With Sexual Minorities Preferred
Ability to work with people from diverse background, particularly African American and/or Latino communities (MSM)
Certified in HIV/AIDS Prevention Counseling and Testing preferred.
Minimum of 2 years experience working with people from low-income/impoverished communities
Preferred Skills
Good oral/written communication and organizational skills are preferred
Working knowledge of Office 365
Willingness to work late night hours, up to midnight, in impoverished areas
Clearances Required
Valid drivers license with clean driving record preferred
Access to reliable transportation
PA State Criminal Clearance
PA Child abuse Clearance
DHS FBI Clearance
Physical Demands
This is a sedentary position that requires long periods of being in a seated position and working on a computer.
This position may require lifting of up to 20 lbs.
May be exposed to outside weather conditions.
Benefits
We offer Excellent Benefits beginning the 1st day of the following month, after 30 days employment:
Medical Insurance with Employer paying a good percentage of coverage for the Employee
Vision, Prescriptions
Dental is 100% Employer paid for Employee
STD/LTD disability and life insurances 100% Employer Paid for Employee
401K with discretionary match
PTO
Holidays - 10 paid
HRA - Fully Employer funded
Student Loan "Pay Down" program
Hours Are
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 4:30 pm OR 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Salary Is
$40K-$42K/yr., plus benefits
Keyword: Prevention, Health Education, HIV, AIDS
Salary : $40,000 - $42,000
