Arnot Health System
Location
City of Elmira, New York
Salary
$20 - $24 / HOUR
The Peer Navigator provides support, advocacy, and emotional guidance to patients on PrEP therapy to improve treatment adherence and psychosocial care. They act as a bridge between patients and healthcare providers while facilitating support groups and managing patient follow-ups.
Candidates must have a high school diploma and first-hand experience with PrEP therapy for HIV prevention. Required qualifications include knowledge of HIV confidentiality laws, compassion for those living with HIV/AIDS, and the ability to work in a clinical team setting.
The Peer Navigator, under the direction of the Program Director, NP and PrEP Specialist, provides support and advocacy to patients on PrEP therapy by sharing experiences and reinforcing treatment management instructions. The Peer Navigator will provide a bridge between providers and patients that facilitates the medical and psychosocial care of the individual.
The Peer Navigator works in a team setting as one component of the patient's coordinated care. However, the Peer Navigator is an advocate for the patient and maintains a relationship with him/her that fosters trust and understanding distinct from a provider role. The Peer Navigator is expected to serve as a role model who provides reliable information, appropriate referrals and emotional support to individuals who are on PrEP therapy for HIV prevention.
Administrative Responsibilities Attend educational opportunities including HIV 101, Peer Counseling Trainings, STI and risk reduction, and DEBI's as appropriate.
Participate in support group meetings, consumer advisory board (CAB) meetings and Quality Improvement and Quality Management teams.
Input encounters as appropriate into reporting systems.
Contribute personal experiences in order to improve the linkage, retention and treatment adherence to PrEP Program.
Follow up with patients lost to care via phone, email or mail, or as directed by the PrEP Specialist.
Patient Engagement Responsibilities Assist patients making scheduled appointments by addressing barriers and identifying strengths.
Assist patients in completing forms when necessary.
Re-enforce management instructions and treatment plans.
Co-facilitates support groups and treatment education groups.
Shares experience of treatment in order to support the patient and promote adherence.
High School Diploma or GED. Candidate must have first-hand knowledge of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention.
Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Cpr) requirements: Heartsaver
First-hand understanding of issues related to living on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis therapy for HIV prevention. Familiarity with community based services in the Southern Tier of NY Ability to work as part of a team, with other Peer Navigators at our Agency and with health care providers in clinical settings. Honesty and genuine compassion for individuals living with HIV/AIDS. Ability and willingness to accept direction from supervisor. Good oral and written English communication skills. Good telephone skills Ability to be comfortable with the diversity of our community. Ability to maintain required work schedule, be on time, keep work area neat, be accountable for how time is managed/used. Understanding of Article 27F HIV Confidentiality Laws. At least one year clean and sober if addiction has been an issue. Ability to advocate for clients by bringing concerns about services to providers' attention. Ability to help clients identify risk reduction strategies (safer sex, drug treatment, needle exchange, etc.) Strong knowledge of HIV disease, treatments, and substance abuse issues.
Basic computer proficiency Prior peer experience or peer education training. Prior experience with record keeping. Training certificate in; HIV 101, Peer Education/Advocacy, PrEP therapy, etc. are preferred but not required.
Light Physical Effort. Routine office responsibilities
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