The HIV and Substance Use Disorder Prevention Lead Navigator will conduct outreach and engagement to recruit Black youth and young adults ages 16 – 24 for HIV and substance use disorder services and provides eligible individuals with HIV testing services. The Lead Navigator helps clients enroll in HIV biomedical prevention services, including pre-exposure prophylaxis (“PrEP”) and post-exposure prophylaxis (“PEP”). Additionally, this candidate will supervise peer navigators, and collect data from program participants.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: (This list may not include all the duties assigned.)

• Implement an HIV testing strategy with Black/African American youth and young adults (16-24).
• Work with clients at increased risk of HIV to assess eligibility for and enroll clients in PrEP and PEP
• Assist with client charts, update records and input patient-level data.
• Provide individual counseling/assessments for potential PrEP/PEP clients.
• Collaborate bi-weekly with project director to identify client needs and generate innovative ideas to engage new clients in HIV testing, PrEP/PEP and other prevention services.
• Participate in community events and meetings to recruit clients, identify resources, and build partnerships.
• Support Project Director in implementing recruitment and enrollment strategies and benchmarks to ensure enrollment goals per program.
• Capture, document and track all client recruitment activities in program database.
• Track outreach outcomes in support of program goals and the strategic growth plan.
• Participate in program and organizational meetings and activities.
• Supervise peer navigators
• Other duties may be assigned, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma required, or GED completed. Bachelor’s degree preferred in public health, social work, psychology, counseling, nursing, human services, or health education OR A minimum of three years conducting PrEP Navigation & HIV Testing to vulnerable populations with the aim of improving health outcomes.
• Experience and specific training/ experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS & high-risk negative individuals.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills; strong written and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint).
• Demonstrated ability to provide services to people of diverse races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, gender identities, economic backgrounds, religions, ages, housing status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.

SALARY: Salary for this position is commensurate with education and experience (ranging from 38k- 42k). The position requires 22 hours per week.