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Peer Adherence Worker Job at Sun River Health

Sun River Health Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

$16.00 - $17.50 an hour

Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Duchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County.

****** $1500 Sign On Bonus- Terms and Conditions Apply****

Responsible for development and implementation of programs and materials that serve to promote education on HIV risk prevention and treatment.

Essential Functions:

· Facilitates enrollment in HIV Benefit and Entitlement programs.

· Conducts adherence assessments and evaluations with HIV positive patients; i.e.: reducing barriers to care.

· Works cooperatively and collaboratively with entire HIV Medial and Behavioral Health Provider Team.

· Provides community outreach and community education programs to targeted community agencies.

· Maintains data and case records as required.

· Provides appropriate follow-up on referred patients.

· Participates in case conferences as well as other agency or community based meetings or trainings.

· Refers those in need of support services and/or other community sources.

· Develops linkages and refers patients for additional service supports.

· Conducts HIV counseling and testing.

· Ability to travel to Sun River Health locations as needed

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma/GED required with 1-2 years relevant experience

Peer Certification preferred or willing to complete during employment required

Sun River Health is a network of over 40 Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) providing primary, dental, pediatric, OB-GYN, and behavioral health care to over 245,000 patients annually. With a dedicated staff of 2,000 doctors, nurses, and health care professionals, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, affordable care to those who need it most. Sun River Health started in 1975 when four African American mothers spearheaded efforts to open our first health center in Peekskill, New York to deliver accessible, high-quality, affordable services to patients in need no matter their race, religion, income, or insurance status. Today, after 45 years of service, Sun River Health is still delivering on that promise to communities across the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Supplemental pay types:

  • Signing bonus

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Poughkeepsie, NY 12601: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

  • Sun River Health Requires COVID Vaccination.

Education:

  • High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

  • Addiction counseling: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

  • Peer Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 25% (Required)

Work Location: In person




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