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SALARY 45K

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Linkage Navigator provides HNS services for People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) and Individuals who engage in high-risk behaviors at risk of contracting HIV. Work collaboratively with the Targeted Prevention Educator to promote the comprehensive delivery of program services.

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  DETAILED RESPONSIBILITIES

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  Provide HIV Navigation Services (HNS) for eligible clients
• Conduct assessments, develop, and monitor client-centered action plans;
• Input client data into required client management systems (AIRS, Cap60)
• Link and keep individuals in medical care, treatment, and care;
• Refer and link individuals to HIV/STI/HCV testing/screening and PrEP & PeP services;
• Monitor client's status and follow up on delivery of HNS services;
• Develop relationships with local providers to maximize linkage to care and ensure successful linkages to care, testing, and resources for clients;
• Attend community events to increase awareness of agency programs, HIV/STI/HCV testing, and screening;
• Responsible for maintaining, reviewing, and regularly updating ongoing client records and progress notes according to agencies' policies and procedures;
• Take part in monthly AIRS User Group calls/webinars;
• Take part in Agency Consumer Advisory Board Meetings;
• Attend all required and relevant training;
• Take part in Quality Improvement activities as directed by Quality Assurance Compliance Officer;
• Other responsibilities as directed by supervisory staff

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Extensive knowledge of HIV/STI infection, transmission, and prevention;
• Knowledge of community resources and referrals for HIV/STIs, mental/behavioral health, care coordination, and client-centric referrals
• Ability to work as part of a team with co-workers and with other colleagues as necessary;
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish) is a plus
• Willing to work evenings and weekends ( flex-time provided )
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment;
• Minimum two years' experience in HIV/STI prevention or related field;
• Ability to follow directions (orally and in writing)

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  REQUIRED:
• A Valid Driver's License and Insured Vehicle with 100/300 Bodily Liability Injury Insurance.
• Must be Fully Vaccinated for COVID-19 with proof.
• PPD(TB) TEST
• If staff, clients, and family members test positive, EOC of Suffolk, Inc. requires you to take a COVID PCR test as needed or assigned.
  

EDUCATION/TRAINING/EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's degree in Community Health Education or related field plus two years of experience and/or 3 to 4 years of related field experience. Must have extensive knowledge of HIV/AIDS/STI transmission and prevention. A candidate who does not have a degree but seems exceptionally suitable will be considered if they can show additional years of relevant experience for the educational requirement. Must be knowledgeable about HIV/AIDS prevention in diverse communities including MSM of color, women of color, injection drug users, and persons who exchange sex for resources.

CATEGORY:

• NON-EXEMPT