Prevention Navigator - (Healthcare) - Bebashi Transition to Hope - Non-Profit

Job Description

Job Description

PREVENTION NAVIGATOR

(Healthcare)

Bebashi - Transition to Hope (Non-Profit)

Philadelphia, PA

Bebashi-Transition to Hope is a multi-purpose health and social services agency. We provide culturally sensitive health-related information, direct services, education, research, and technical assistance to reduce and eliminate HIV/AIDS as well as other health disparities, such as breast cancer and hunger, within the urban community of Philadelphia and vicinity.

Bebashi Transition to Hope is seeking A Prevention Navigator to work with clients in underserved communities, primarily African American and Latino communities.

PREVENTION NAVIGATOR JOB SUMMARY:

The Prevention Navigator engages and works with high-risk individuals and groups to provide HIV/STI testing, navigation services, outreach and prevention education in an effort to prevent new HIV infections.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Maintain strict confidentiality

Screen high-risk persons testing HIV negative for eligibility to participate in Navigation Services

Test for HIV, STIs, and pregnancy while conducting short term pre-and post-counseling sessions.

Conduct outreach and/or testing during non-traditional working hours, up to midnight

Prepare clients for and provide them with knowledge of their HIV infection status.

Conduct intake, including assessing readiness to engage in Navigation services

Negotiate a relevant risk reduction plan and obtain commitment from the client to reduce their HIV risk

Screen for behavioral health and social services needs

Screen for PrEP and nPEP and STI testing

Provide treatment adherence counseling to clients prescribed PrEP, nPEP, and remain abreast of national guidelines and local resources.

Refer clients to facilities that will provide psychosocial support and facilitate desired behavioral change.

Educates and builds relationships with other providers of service

Submit weekly/monthly statistical reports and enter Practice Fusion data as required

Maintain a flexible schedule.

Ability to maintain a caseload of up to thirty clients.

Determines clients' requirements by completing intake interviews; determining the need for therapeutic medical, psycho-social, and psychiatric evaluations; reviewing therapist evaluations, treatment objectives, and plans.

Work evening and weekend assignments when necessary.

Participate in all training requirements.

Conduct sexual health presentations and workshops prevention

Other duties as assigned

Experience and Qualifications required:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in public health or a related field required Experience:

Experience:

• Minimum of 2+ years' experience working in HIV/AIDS education preferred

• Experience working with sexual minorities preferred

• Ability to work with people from diverse background, particularly African American and/or Latino communities (MSM)

• Certified in HIV/AIDS Prevention Counseling and Testing preferred.

• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with people from low- income/impoverished communities

• Good oral/written communication and organizational skills are preferred

• Working knowledge of Office 365

• Willingness to work late night hours, up to midnight, in impoverished areas

Clearances Required:

• Valid driver's license with clean driving record preferred

• Access to reliable transportation

• PA State Criminal Clearance

• PA Child abuse Clearance

• DHS FBI Clearance

Physical Demands:

This is a sedentary position that requires long periods of being in a seated position and working on a computer.

This position may require lifting of up to 20 lbs.

May be exposed to outside weather conditions.

Bebashi is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.  Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.