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Peer Navigator - Immune Health - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System · Utica, NY · 1 mo ago
Information Technology$19.06–$25.69/hrFull-time

This position works directly under the supervision of the Program Manager. Peer Navigators are traditionally persons living with HIV (PLWH), who are treatment adherent and share similar experiences and live within the same communities as the people they mentor.

Responsibilities

  • Provides confidential supportive information and services to persons living with HIV/AIDS with a goal of engaging the individual on a continuum of care.
  • Serves as a liaison with provider offices.
  • Provides referrals, information, and assistance with appointment scheduling.
  • May assist with scheduling appointments for complex patients.
  • Assists clients in self-advocacy and self-management.
  • Accompanies patients and may provide transportation to Immune Health appointments.
  • May prepare disability or out-of-work/school paperwork.
  • May discuss financial obligations and regulatory forms.
  • Leads or assists with health education activities.
  • Participates in in-service trainings and on-site workshops as required for professional growth and development.
  • Attends external trainings and workshops at the direction of management.
  • Abides by HIV Confidentiality law, HIPAA, and all hospital policies and procedures.
  • Performs other duties as required.

Requirements

  • High School diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Ability to navigate HIV care services, health systems, and HIV/AIDS community resources.
  • Ability to learn and utilize community resources.
  • Comfortable sharing their experiences living with HIV.
  • Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • Good judgment and ability to problem solve/escalate issues as needed.
  • Must be willing to get certified as a Peer through the NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute within 1 month of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Ability to accompany patients to and from HIV-related appointments and travel to offsite locations.
  • Valid driver’s license with reliable personal vehicle and adequate insurance.

Pay

$19.06 - $25.69 per hour

Schedule

  • Full-time, non-union, 8-hour day shifts
  • FTE: 1.0

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