ERIE FAMILY HEALTH CENTER
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$19 - $23 / HOUR
The Patient Navigator identifies and re-engages individuals living with or at risk for HIV and HepC into medical services. They provide health education, facilitate access to social services, and accompany patients to appointments.
A high school diploma is required, and at least two years of experience in health or community services is preferred. Candidates should have CPR certification and strong communication skills, with bilingual fluency in English and Spanish being highly desired.
Provide accurate information to clients about living with HIV/HepC or taking PrEP, including how to prevent transmission, the benefits and challenges of care and treatment, and available services and how to access them. Deliver health information using culturally appropriate terms and concepts. Accompany patients living with HIV and/or HepC and those patients vulnerable to HIV and HepC to medical or social service appointments as needed. Provide informal counseling, support and follow-up to clients. Help people understand their health condition(s) and develop strategies to improve their health and well-being. Assist with patient navigation, benefits enrollment, and health education. Link vulnerable populations to health care/social service resources. Assist clients with enrollment or re-enrollment in medical care, medical benefits programs and other benefits for which they are eligible. Facilitate communication and client empowerment in interactions with health care/social service systems. Plan and facilitate patient educational groups. QualificationsSkills and Knowledge Local travel required. CPR certification required. Bilingual fluency (English/Spanish) strongly preferred. Verbal and written communication skills, including high level of comfort presenting to groups. Experience A minimum of two years of work experience in health, social or community services preferred. Education High School diploma or equivalent required The Erie Advantage Pledge WORKING TOGETHER FOR WHAT MATTERS MOST Erie makes a pledge that all current and future employees can feel confident that: Our mission, vision, and values unite us. Our voices matter. We do things well. Our inclusive culture promotes balance and belonging. We find our career sweet spot at Erie.
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