PrEP Navigator

About the role

Vivent Health is seeking a Specialist, PrEP Navigator to support individuals in accessing and adhering to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Responsibilities

• Deliver comprehensive and culturally competent education on the benefits and proper use of PrEP.
• Ensure individuals understand the importance of PrEP as part of their overall sexual health strategy.
• Guide clients through the PrEP enrollment process.
• Collaborate across internal departments (e.g., patient services, medical) to streamline enrollment, initiation, and ongoing PrEP care.
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with healthcare facilities and providers offering PrEP services.
• Facilitate seamless transitions between testing, PrEP initiation, and follow-up care.
• Provide ongoing support to individuals on PrEP to enhance medication adherence through regular check-ins to address concerns, side effects, and the importance of consistent use.
• Engage in community outreach efforts to raise awareness about PrEP.
• Collaborate with community organizations to increase PrEP awareness and accessibility.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date client records, ensuring compliance with confidentiality standards.
• Respond promptly to any issues or crises related to PrEP use, connecting clients with appropriate resources.
• Adhere to all agency policies, including but not limited to Confidentiality, Employee Handbook, Health Care Corporate Compliance Plan, Standards of Conduct, training, and other relevant policies.

Requirements

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Work Experience: A minimum of 2 years of experience in HIV prevention, sexual health, counseling, or related healthcare fields.
• Knowledge Required: Required and preferred knowledge and experiences to succeed.

Skills

• Effective use of motivational interviewing when working with clients.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively educate and engage clients.
• Awareness and sensitivity to LGBTQ+ health issues and diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Ability to build rapport and maintain positive relationships with clients and healthcare professionals.
• Collaborative approach in working within a healthcare team and with community partners.
• Flexibility to adapt to changing healthcare environments and client needs.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills to handle documentation and reporting requirements.
• Ability to address PrEP initiation, adherence, and community outreach challenges.
• Additional Preferred Qualifications: HIV experience in a not-for-profit environment, Bilingual.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including 12 paid holidays.
• 401k with 100% employer match up to 5%.
• 12 weeks of fully paid parental leave.
• Employer subsidized medical, dental, vision benefits, and gender-affirming care benefits.
• Employer paid short and long-term disability.
• Tuition reimbursement, certification, and licensure assistance.
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

Pay

$24/hourly - $25/hourly (Depending on Experience)

Schedule

Full-time position.