Infectious Disease Navigator

Responsibilities

• Captures testing and educational activities relating to HIV, HCV, and other STI’s
• Maintains quarterly statistics and submits to supervisor and/or designee for grant purposes
• Maintains confidentiality of medical records and medical information
• Provides educational services and programs to the population
• Maintains knowledge of and relationships with service providers throughout the Commonwealth
• Provides referrals to local providers
• Works collaboratively with all staff

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Public Health, health sciences, Nursing, Social Work or related fields is preferred
• Two years of related work experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience considered
• Knowledge of the community and familiarity with HIV, HCV, STI prevention programs and services, as well as, harm reduction approach to substance use, including overdose education and naloxone distribution programming preferred
• This role will provide support to public health officials in response to disease outbreak investigations