Part-Time Peer Educator - Women of Color (WOC) Program

Position Overview

The Peer Educator is to provide outreach and supportive service to Women of Color. The Peer Educator will assist the WOC team members and provide support and services to identify newly diagnosed, women who are lost to care, identify the Social Determinates of Health for Lack of Nutrition services. This work is carried out in support of the mission and goals of the Ryan Health Network.

Essential Functions

• Orient new patients to the health centers’ HIV services and staff
• Conduct re-engagement activities and outreach to patients
• Provide support, education, and adherence assistance
• Educate patients regarding early medical intervention, options to reduce/modify stressors, and adherence to treatment regimens and appointment schedules
• Conduct group and individual level educational and behavioral interventions utilizing evidence-based curricula and education materials as needed
• Conduct home visit and escort to medical/social service appointments
• Ensure that programmatic records are maintained according to agency standards
• Document all outreach efforts, health education and group interactions in eCW

Qualifications

• Minimum Experience and Skills Required: Certified in Peer Education Training, NYS adult resident, aged 18 and up, Experience working with the target population, Ability to relate well to target population, Experience working with other Peers, Must demonstrate a willingness to learn, Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary and willingness to go into the field to make home visits, Must have computer skills in order to document in the electronic medical record system (eCW)
• Education, Licenses And/or Certifications Required: High School Diploma or GED, Preferred Qualifications: Bilingual English/Spanish preferred
• Competencies Required: Customer Service: Professional, courteous and respectful attitude in dealing with patients. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served (if applicable). Commits to exceeding expectations of the patient. Cooperation/Teamwork: Works well with others. Contributes input to improve outcomes. Asks others for opinions and feedback; provides feedback in a tactful respectful way

Disclaimer

The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. This position may be required to perform other duties. If such work becomes a permanent and regular part of the job, a new description will be prepared.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Ryan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital or family status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, military veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.