NAVIGATOR (PSN)
PROGRAM: HIV Prevention
CLASSIFICATIONS: Full-Time, 35 HOURS/WEEK
Founded in 1981, Diaspora Community Services (DCS) is a Brooklyn-based multi-service and multi-cultural 501 (c) 3 nonprofit providing comprehensive supports to low income residents, immigrants, and the chronically ill. DCS serves some 10,000 annually through three programmatic sites in New York City. Staffed by seasoned professionals in the health and social service sectors and supported by a dedicated Board of Directors as diverse as the vibrant communities we serve, DCS provides robust programming that targets the most vulnerable of our communities.
DCS’s programs address the very root causes of the challenges our clients face, empowering low income families and individuals to overcome obstacles to their well-being and self-sufficiency.
Job Summary:
The navigator will assist the clients with coordinating a comprehensive approach to linking to services via access to services needed to address social determinants of health The Navigator will participate in outreach activities and maintain a client caseload, schedule and escort to related appointments (as necessary) and complete client centered care plans. The navigator will be integrated into our HIV prevention programming and will conduct screening, testing, pre and post test counseling, ensure clients have access to HIV prevention services, PrEP referrals. Navigators will provide universal education on topics that include but are not limited to: reproductive health; mental health; substance use; and supportive services. condoms and safer sex products; PrEP, Emergency PEP; iART; HIV care and treatment; U=U, HIV/STI screening.
Position : Temporary / Full-Time
Reports to: Senior Manager of Programs
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Develop and conduct recruitment strategies to persons who identify as LGBTQIA, homeless, and/or new immigrants in designated catchment areas in Brooklyn
- Coordinate linkage to public benefits
- Provide outreach services in the community to inform others about HIV/HCV prevention services and serve as link between clients and appropriate services
- Conduct testing, pre and post testing counseling, and risk assessments to priority populations
- Manage and develop culturally and linguistically appropriate social marketing messaging and materials to raise awareness around substance abuse, HIV, and HCV
- Provide evidence based-based programming to clients who identify as LGBTQIA to ensure effective implementation of intervention strategies to high-risk population
- Coordinate education and technical assistance opportunities to individuals in various community based settings to promote importance of screening for HIV/HCV and assuring clinical care needs of clients are met
- Work alongside program team to develop and streamline navigation referral process for individuals in need of SUD or HIV/HCV services
- Conduct ongoing support to clients such as risk behavior screenings, scheduling assistance, and coordination with providers to encourage retention in services
- Assist the Program Manager on projects as needed and attend relevant State and Coalition trainings
- Analyze pre and post data from EBPs and from referrals for substance abuse, mental health services and primary care services to develop strategies to improve program effectiveness
- Assist with data entry and maintain client files, statistical data, and referral logs
- Travel throughout all 5 NYC boroughs as needed
- Other program duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- Associate, Bachelor’s Degree in Public Health, Social Work, or related social science field preferred.
- With at least 3-5 years’ experience delivering similar services working with LGBTQIA youth/young adults
- Capacity to conduct street and community outreach targeting populations
- Knowledge and skills in working in a team effort and demonstration of a strong commitment to team work among staff
- Knowledge of public benefits and experience in connecting individuals to ensure access
- Experience in HIV/HCV testing (pre and post counseling preferred); with knowledge of Ending the Epidemic (ETE) principles and U=U (Undetectable = Untransmittable)
- Possess good communication and oral presentation skills
- Candidate is preferred to be bilingual – Spanish, or Haitian Kreyol speaking
- Must be able to work flexible hours; this includes are normal business hours and weekends
Compensation:
Compensation is competitive and commensurate with experience. Diaspora Community Services offers a comprehensive benefits package including full health, dental and vision insurance benefits, voluntary flexible spending plan, 403b retirement plan, and eligible to accrue 10 vacation days, 3 personal days, 8 sick days and up to 12 paid holidays.
Diaspora Community Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, religion (creed), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities, hiring practices or operations.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
Experience:
- Relevant: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person