SUMMARY:

The PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) Navigator will work closely with the HIV Prevention Program Manager to ensure proper continuation and expansion of PrEP patient navigation and adherence counseling program at Alivio Medical Center. The PrEP Navigator will work directly with patients seeking consistent access and coverage for PrEP medications. The PrEP Navigator will ensure that participating clients receive relevant HIV/STI-related education and services, sexual health information, and navigation to health insurance if eligible. These services will be geared towards persons at-risk for HIV within the Chicago-land area, including but not limited to cisgender/transgender women who have sex with men, and cisgender/transgender men who have sex with men, and any other persons at-risk for acquiring HIV.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the continued implementation of PrEP services and appointment scheduling in primary care for PrEP, while also ensuring that uninsured and under-insured PrEP clients receive education about coverage programs.
• Meet with patients weekly time to assist them in filling out PrEP medication coverage applications.
• Provide individual- and relationship-based HIV and STI counseling primarily within Alivio Medical Center’s Electronic Health Records System (EHRS).
• Provide education about Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP), and other effective biomedical and prevention interventions; refer eligible, interested clients to primary care medical services at Alivio Medical Center to further discuss PEP and other preventive care with an Alivio Medical Center provider.
• Assist in and ensure the training of Alivio Medical Center HI/STI Prevention and Sexual and Reproductive Health Department and other key patient-facing staff in basics of PrEP.
• Coordinate collaborative relationships related to PrEP implementation and service delivery, focusing on agencies located in and around Chicago.
• Accurately complete all statistical data forms for PrEP, primarily within the Alivio Medical Center Electronic Health Records System, ensuring complete and correct reimbursement for services rendered.
• Assist Alivio Medical Center staff during meetings and trainings which are required by funders, including the Gilead Sciences, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Chicago and Illinois Departments of Public Health.
• Review and maintain up-to-date and accurate knowledge of emerging scientific research regarding biomedical HIV/STI prevention strategies, including PrEP, PEP and related interventions.
• Maintain highest level of client confidentiality; follow HIPAA regulations.
• Attend departmental meetings and trainings.
• Perform other duties as assigned

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manages and supervises staff listed below, including hiring, training, evaluating and managing performance to meet departmental efficiency and performance measures in keeping with the Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CAB), Personnel Policies and Procedures and prevailing employment laws as appropriate

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KEY INTERRELATIONSHIPS

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

• High School Diploma

Licensure:

Experience:

• 1-2 years of experience working in HIV/STI prevention or other community health programs preferred

Special Training:

Demonstrated Competencies:

• Proficient in Spanish and English.
• Excellent communication skills, especially written and public speaking. Able to manage time and set priorities. Strong organizational skills. Proficient in Microsoft Office suites and internet. Must be highly motivated, self-initiated, and flexible; prepared to work evenings and weekends as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Community Health Programs: 1 year (Preferred)

Language:

• Spanish (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL 60608 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL 60608: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person