PrEP/ HCV Patient Navigator (Hybrid)

Job Details Job Location: Erie Foster Avenue Health and Dental Center - 5215 N. Calif - Chicago, IL 60625 Salary Range: $19.00 - $23.00 Hourly About Erie Erie Foster Avenue Health and Dental Center is a nationally recognized health center providing high quality affordable care with a focus on holistic services for all members of the family, from infancy through adulthood. Since 1957, Erie has served diverse patients in need regardless of insurance status, immigration status, or the ability to pay. Erie guarantees competitive salaries, health care plans, generous time off, retirement benefits, and additional career advancement opportunities. Main Duties & Responsibilities Provide accurate information to clients about living with HIV/HepC or taking PrEP, including how to prevent transmission, the benefits and challenges of care and treatment, and available services and how to access them. Deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts. Accompany patients living with HIV and/or HepC and those vulnerable to HIV and HepC to medical or social service appointments as needed. Provide informal counseling, support and follow-up to clients. Help people understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well‑being. Assist with patient navigation, benefits enrollment, and health education. Link vulnerable populations to health care/social service resources. Assist clients with enrollment or re‑enrollment in medical care, medical benefits programs and other benefits for which they are eligible. Facilitate communication and client empowerment in interactions with health care/social service systems. Plan and facilitate patient educational groups. Qualifications Local travel required. CPR certification required. Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Strong verbal and written communication skills, including comfort presenting to groups. Experience A minimum of two years of work experience in health, social or community services is preferred. Education High School diploma or equivalent required. Erie Advantage Pledge Working together for what matters most – Erie empowers employees to feel confident that all voices matter, that we do things well, and that our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging. Everyone can find their career sweet spot at Erie. #J-18808-Ljbffr