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2 months ago
Community Health Action of Staten Island is seeking a Peer Advocate to join our team. As a Peer Advocate, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Queens and Staten Island. You will work closely with our team to provide outreach, education, and support services to help individuals access and engage in HIV care and other essential medical services.
Key Responsibilities- Provide peer support and guidance to individuals living with HIV/AIDS
- Accompany participants to provider sites to provide support and navigation assistance
- Co-facilitate group activities to teach clients how to identify high-risk thoughts or actions and slow down impulsive behavior
- Assist with community outreach and program promotion to inform the public of available agency resources
- Provide food and nutrition counseling and education
- Conduct telephone and office-based follow-up with individuals to identify and address barriers to care and treatment
- Provide reminder phone calls to reinforce retention in care and services
- Reach out to participants to follow up on referrals made and to engage them in programming
- Outreach individuals who miss appointments
- Attend and participate in staff development trainings as required
- Actively participate in regularly scheduled supervision and attend team meetings
- Complete all program documentation in a timely manner
- NYS AIDS Institute Certified Peer credential, preferred
- Lived experience with HIV is highly preferred; candidates with lived experience with substance use and/or mental health conditions are also welcomed
- High school diploma or high school equivalency is highly preferred
- Bilingual Spanish is highly desired
- Possess an understanding of community-level work and the importance of collaborating and coordinating with other organizations
- Effective oral and written communication skills
- Ability to juggle priorities and manage time productively
- Knowledge of community resources and organizations in Staten Island
- Demonstrate organizational and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
- Familiarity with electronic health records or a willingness to learn
Community Health Action of Staten Island is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to hiring and supporting a diverse staff. People of color, LGBTQ, women, and people with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
