About the Role
The Peer Navigator / Data Entry Associate provides peer-based support and concrete services to individuals with histories of medical, behavioral health, mental health, and substance use needs. Utilizing lived experience and a trauma-informed approach, this role engages individuals to support sustained treatment engagement and enhance self-efficacy. The position is also responsible for accurate and timely documentation of services in AIRS and eClinicalWorks (eCW), ensuring data integrity and compliance.
Responsibilities
- Provide clinical adherence management to clients in accordance with agency policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Conduct outreach to clients experiencing challenges with adherence to medical, mental health, substance use, or HIV care.
- Conduct reminder calls and follow-up for missed appointments.
- Assist with re-engagement of clients who are lost to care.
- Accompany clients to medical, behavioral health, and supportive service appointments as appropriate.
- Facilitate peer support groups, education, and adherence assistance.
- Conduct HIV and Hepatitis testing and counseling as trained and assigned.
- Participate in community outreach activities, including in-reach, outreach events, and public education initiatives.
- Maintain HIPAA compliance and professional boundaries at all times.
- Document all client interactions and services in ECW and AIRS in a timely and accurate manner.
- Attend agency meetings, trainings, and special projects as assigned.
- Maintain positive and professional working relationships with clients, staff, and community partners.
- Complete AIRS data entry for the PrEP and RAP MSA Programs using source documentation from eClinicalWorks.
- Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all service documentation and data submissions.
- Collaborate with MSA staff, supervisors, and program leadership to resolve data discrepancies.
- Adhere to all reporting timelines, data quality standards, and confidentiality requirements.
- Support internal audits, chart reviews, and quality improvement activities as requested.
- Maintain organized electronic records in compliance with agency and funder requirements.
- Maintain a positive image of VIP Community Services in the community and within partner organizations.
- Participate in job training, educational programs, meetings, and committees as assigned.
- Attend all mandatory in-service trainings annually.
- Attend seminars and trainings to support ongoing professional development.
- Participate in team meetings and comply with all Health Services policies and procedures.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or equivalent
- Prior experience working with the target population
- Ability to speak, read and write the English language
- Lived experience required
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage both client-facing and administrative tasks
- Basic computer proficiency and ability to learn eClinicalWorks and AIRS systems
- Must possess sight and digital senses or prosthetics that will enable the essential functions of the job to be completed.
- Familiarity of life issues facing the target population(s), including HIV/AIDS, behavioral health, or other chronic illness.
- An understanding of community level work and the importance of collaborating and coordinating with other organizations is needed.
Skills
- Excellent written and oral communication
- Bilingual English/Spanish a plus
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Work Type
- Full-time
Education Level
- HS Diploma or equivalent
About the Company
- VIP Community Services
