Peer Navigator

Peer Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Peer Navigator to join our growing team in Poughkeepsie.

Rate of pay: $16.00 per hour.

Work location: Poughkeepsie, NY 12601

Status: Part-Time

Cornerstone's mission:

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center with a mission to provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay. For more than fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care regardless of race, economic status, age, sex, sexual orientation or disability.

General purpose:

Under the supervision of the Program Supervisor, the HCV Peer Navigator position is part-time with a maximum of 21 hours per week. The peer is responsible for supporting the HCV Patient Navigator in providing screening, testing and linkage to care for clients within Dutchess, Orange and Sullivan Counties.

Key competencies:

• Participate in outreach to individuals at high risk at the community level as well as within drug rehabilitation centers, shelters, soup kitchens and other community-based organizations in order to publicize program services and recruit potential clients.
• Participate in outreach to community partners.
• Provide referrals and referral follow-up to clients for needed services when applicable.
• Work with the HCV Patient Navigator in referring clients for testing, linkage to treatment and other services as deemed appropriate.

Description of duties:

• Observe and abide by HIPAA Law and agency confidentiality standards.
• Assist the program staff in promoting and implementing program services.
• Pass on to the HCV Patient Navigator, any referrals for HCV testing and counseling.
• Assist program staff in conducting outreach recruitment activities through the use of Social Media, presentations to services providers and networking with community organizations and key community members to reach out to individuals at high risk.
• Provide clients with reminder phone calls for appointments, engagement and re-engagement efforts, transportation, escort and other supportive services.
• Complete the mandated continuing education trainings as selected and scheduled by the Program Supervisor.
• Assist in program coverage when required.
• Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff and other required meetings.
• Be familiar with Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
• Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone including, but not limited to, patient confidentiality, financials, and employee relations.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• A High School Diploma with experience in peer education, HCV counseling and/or disease prevention.
• Familiarity with the target population and the geographic area assigned. Commitment to undergo training about HIV/HCV/STI, harm reduction, mental health and community resources.