JOB DESCRITPTION
TITLE: Status Neutral Navigator
REPORTS TO: Education & Outreach Coordinator
CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt
EXPOSURE RISK: Category I
SUMMARY: The Status Neutral Navigator I (SNN) serves as a member of a team that provides HIV/STI prevention and intervention services through field based operations to individuals and groups at higher vulnerability for HIV acquisition. The SNN is expected to be culturally competent and comfortable working with incarcerated and substance use disorder community members, as well as members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Provides HIV/STD prevention/intervention services. Services include: HIV (ab) testing, risk assessment and referrals to health and human services and drug treatment programs through active outreach to people who: (a) transactional sex workers (b) people who inject drugs (PWID); (c) are using any substance on the streets; (d) are housed in areas that are considered to be active with vulnerable populations; (e) are active in gangs; (f) are homeless and/or (g) individuals at higher vulnerability for HIV acquisition.
2. Uses products associated with HIV (ab) testing including but not limited to blood.
3. Provides Prevention counseling for persons receiving the HIV (ab) test as directed by protocol.
4. Facilitate and/or provide “finger-stick” rapid HIV testing and venous blood draws
(i.e. phlebotomy) for other tests; follow OSHA and blood-borne pathogen guidelines.
5. Maintains appropriate records of all activities and services in an accurate and timely manner.
6. Reports progress and activities to supervisor on a regular basis.
7. Provides STI testing.
8. Assures compliance with project objectives and grant requirements as assigned.
Conducts their selves in a respectable manner on or off the job.
9. Identifies priority audiences unable to visit on site and assesses their potential interest in organization's programs.
10. Visits institutions and organizations associated with priority audiences and coordinates arrangements for staff visits.
11. Distribution of prevention material information and sexual health kits.
12. Visits outreach sites, transports and sets up materials, and conducts program education and intervention services to the priority population.
13. Develops methods for feedback from outreach locations and evaluates program success, making adjustments as appropriate.
14. Prepares reports to supervisory staff on activities/efforts as directed.
15. Provides Sexual Health Literacy/Status Neutral presentations to communities at higher vulnerability for HIV acquisition.
Revised: 07.11.2022
JOB DESCRITPTION
16. Provide referrals to community organizations and supportive services based on client’s need.
17. Maintain highest level of client confidentiality; follow HIPAA regulations.
18. Must attend all four agency wide events. (PRIDE, World AIDS Day, Back to School,
VIDA patient conference)
19. Position requires a flexible work schedule that includes evenings/weekends. Outreach activities occur outside normal working hours (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday through
Friday).
20. Perform other duties as assigned.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma or GED. Two years certificate from college and/or technical school; or twelve months of PBC/FTN/intervention experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- A responsible and mature individual with a passion for medicine. Working knowledge of
Microsoft Office, specifically Outlook, Word & Excel. Must be able to work under conditions of constant interruption and be able to stay on task.
- Ability to participate effectively as a team member. Willingness to work a flexible schedule when circumstances necessitate. Knowledge of primary care and HIV medicine.
Commitment to team approach to patient services. Commitment to patient education.Commitment to the purpose and goals of Westbrook Clinic and agreement withWestbrook Clinic’s philosophy.
- Ability to speak fluent English; ability to handwrite legibly; ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization; ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
- Bilingual (English & Spanish) preferred.
- Flexibility to travel, if needed.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS:
Finger Dexterity: Using fingers to make small movements such as typing or picking up small objects.
Talking: Frequently conveying detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, clearly, or quickly.
Hearing: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.
Repetitive Motions: Frequently and regularly using the wrists, hands, and fingers.
Visual: Average, ordinary, visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or other materials.
Physical: Sedentary work; sitting most of the time. May have to lift folders, files, papers, audio/video equipment, and other such items weighing up to approximately 25 lbs.
NOTE: This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills, and responsibilities required. Additionally, this job description is not intended as an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and CommuniCare continues to maintain its status as an at-will employer.
Revised: 07.11.2022
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- PBC/Intervention: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- McAllen, TX 78501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person