Peer Navigator

3 days ago


Central Islip, New York, United States Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Peer Navigator to join our team at the Economic Opportunity Council of Suffolk Inc. As a Peer Navigator, you will play a critical role in providing culturally competent client support and advocacy, conducting community outreach, and marketing program services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct community outreach to identify, engage, and re-engage clients in care and services, and market program services.
  • Provide education on the health benefits of medical care engagement, retention, HIV medication adherence, and viral suppression.
  • Encourage clients to engage or re-engage in HIV medical care by addressing barriers preventing them from achieving optimal health outcomes.
  • Assist clients in developing skills needed to ensure treatment adherence and viral suppression.
  • Address treatment adherence needs and coach clients in adherence skills.
  • Teach and help clients navigate the care system and access needed services through the Ryan White Program.
  • Provide referrals and accompaniment to appointments to ensure linkage to medical care and treatment.
  • Enhance engagement in care by assisting clients with appointment reminders.
  • Collaborate with medical service providers and staff to maximize linkage to care and retention in care.
  • Network with community agencies and organizations to establish referral linkages.
  • Participate in EOC's Consumer Advisory Board Meetings.
  • Participate in in-service trainings and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development.
  • Attend external trainings and workshops as directed by management.
  • Participate in biweekly supervision and group supervision as required.
  • Attend programs, departmental agency meetings, and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or required by agency policies and procedures.
  • Provide data entry support as needed.
  • Maintain strict confidentiality of all client-related information.
Requirements
  • Comfortable disclosing HIV status.
  • HIV + medication and appointment adherent role model.
  • Knowledge of community resources and referrals for HIV/STD/HVC testing and screenings, PrEP and Pep, mental health, care coordination, and additional appropriate client-centered referrals.
  • Ability to work as part of a team with co-workers and with other colleagues as necessary.
  • Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientations, gender identities, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration statuses, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.
  • Familiar with Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and experience with data management systems.
  • Ability to follow directions and communicate well (orally and in writing).
  • Must be Peer Certified in the HIV track or achieve Peer Certification within 6 months of hire.
  • Valid New York Driver's License and Insured Vehicle.
Education/Training/Experience

High School diploma or G.E.D. preferred. Must have experience in at least two of the following areas: peer education outreach, group facilitation, volunteer coordination or support, and/or community organizing/mobilization. Strong written, oral communication, public speaking a plus. Must have relevant lived experience and be comfortable sharing their health status.



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