Women's Health Initiative Network (WHIN) Peer Navigator at Cornerstone Family Healthcare | NY, US | Rezi

Women's Health Initiative Network (WHIN) Peer Navigator at Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Women's Health Initiative Network (WHIN) Peer Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare · NY, US

2 weeks ago

Women's Health Initiative Network (WHIN) Peer Navigator

Cornerstone Family Healthcare · NY, US

15 days ago
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About the Role

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is seeking a WHIN Peer Navigator to deliver peer-driven services, increase awareness of HIV/HCV/STI status, and connect high-risk young women of color to testing and treatment.

Responsibilities

  • Conduct outreach to recruit and develop a core group of young WoC to act as peers.
  • Conduct outreach to community partners and maintain collaborative relations with service providers.
  • Conduct groups and events that provide health education and risk reduction strategies.
  • Provide referrals for clients for testing, linkage to treatment, SDOH, and other services.
  • Complete data entry into the AIRS system for each intervention and service.
  • Observe and abide by HIPAA and the HIV Confidentiality Law.
  • Provide training, treatment updates, and development strategies for peers.
  • Compile program data and ensure accurate and timely entry into the agency’s AIDS Institute Report System (AIRS).
  • Develop, promote, and implement groups and events providing health education and risk reduction strategies.
  • Actively participate with peers in the Social Networking Strategies (SNS) intervention.
  • Provide referrals for HIV/STI/HCV testing, SDOH assessment, PrEP and PEP medication, medical and behavioral health services.
  • Follow up on all referrals.
  • Continuously review and assess the demand for services among the priority population and consult with Program Supervisor about adjusting programming.
  • Maintain client charts and ensure consistency with agency policies.
  • Conduct outreach recruitment activities through social media, presentations, and networking.
  • Complete mandated continuing education trainings.
  • Assist in program coverage when required.
  • Attend and participate in monthly department, All Staff, and other required meetings.
  • Be familiar with Cornerstone policies and procedures and the Employee Handbook.
  • Maintain confidentiality of all aspects of Cornerstone.
  • Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED with lived shared experience of priority population.
  • One year of experience in peer education, HIV/HCV/STI counseling and/or disease prevention.
  • Minimum of one year experience working with the priority population.
  • Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STI’s and HCV, harm reduction, mental health or community resources.
  • Must have a valid, unrestricted driver's license and independent means of transportation for frequent travel.

Skills

  • Peer education
  • HIV/HCV/STI counseling
  • Disease prevention
  • Knowledge of HIV/HCV/STI’s
  • Harm reduction
  • Mental health resources
  • Community resources
  • Social Media outreach
  • Public speaking
  • Networking

Location

  • Newburgh, NY

Work Type

  • Part-Time
  • Flexible Hours

Experience Level

  • 1 year of experience in peer education, HIV/HCV/STI counseling and/or disease prevention
  • 1 year of experience working with the priority population

Education Level

  • High School Diploma or GED

Salary/Compensations

  • $18.00 per hour

About the Company

  • Cornerstone Family Healthcare is a non-profit Federally Qualified Health Center.
  • Mission: To provide high quality, comprehensive, primary and preventative health care services in an environment of caring, dignity and respect to all people regardless of their ability to pay.
  • For over fifty years, Cornerstone has been responsive to meeting the needs of the communities in which we serve with a continued emphasis on the underserved and those without access to health care.