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Peer Navigator - Immune Health - Full Time - Days

Mohawk Valley Health System

Utica, NYFull-time$19.06–25.69/hrPosted 2mo agoSeen in employer's feed 4 days ago
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At a glance

Compensation
$19.06–25.69/hr
Location
Utica, NY
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

NYS Department Of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification Within 1 Month Of Hire

Job overview

Mohawk Valley Health System is hiring a Peer Navigator - Immune Health - Full Time - Days. The Peer Navigator for Immune Health meets with patients, collaborates with the Retention and Adherence Program (RAP) Specialist, addresses barriers to care, and facilitates attendance at Immune Health appointments for RAP patients. This role works under the supervision of the Program Manager and involves providing confidential supportive information and services to persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Key focus areas include Provide confidential supportive information and services to persons living with HIV/AIDS, Serve as a liaison with provider offices, and Provide referrals, information and assistance with appointment scheduling.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma and Peer Certification NYS. Important skills include Navigate HIV Care Services, Navigate Health Systems, Navigate HIV/AIDS Community Resources, Utilize Community Resources, Sharing Experiences Living With HIV, and Customer Service. Preferred (not required): Accompany Patients To HIV-Related Appointments and Travel To Offsite Locations.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Navigate HIV Care ServicesNavigate Health SystemsNavigate HIV/AIDS Community ResourcesUtilize Community ResourcesSharing Experiences Living With HIVCustomer ServiceInterpersonal SkillsCommunicationGood JudgementProblem SolvingEscalate IssuesAccompany Patients to HIV-Related AppointmentsTravel to Offsite Locations

Qualifications

High School Diploma, GED or EquivalentNYS Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification Within 1 Month of HireValid Driver's LicenseReliable Personal VehicleAdequate Insurance

Full job description

Peer Navigator - Immune Health - Full Time - Days

Department: MG - SPEC - INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Job Summary

The Peer Navigator responsibilities include meeting with patients, collaborating with the Retention and Adherence Program (RAP) Specialist, addressing barriers to care, and facilitating attendance at Immune Health appointment to Immune Health appointments for RAP patients as necessary, and other essential responsibilities as directed by the Program Manager. This position will work 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.

Core Job 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 patient 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 direction of management.

  • Abides by HIV Confidentiality law, HIPAA and all hospital policies and procedures.

  • Performs other duties as required.

Education/Experience Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • 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 judgement and ability to problem solve/escalate issues as needed.

PREFERRED:

  • Ability to accompany patients to and from HIV-related appointments and travel to offsite locations.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

REQUIRED:

  • Must be willing to get certified as a Peer through the NYS Department of Health AIDS Institute within 1 month of hire date.

PREFERRED:

  • Valid driver’s license with reliable personal vehicle and adequate insurance.

Disclaimer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, ethnicity, age, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, et al), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or disability.

Successful candidates might be required to undergo a background verification with an external vendor.

Job Details

Req Id 98023

Department MG - SPEC - INFECTIOUS DISEASE

Shift Days

Shift Hours Worked 8.00

FTE 1

Work Schedule HRLY NON-UNION-8 HR

Employee Status A1 - Full-Time

Union Non-Union

Pay Range $19.06 - $25.69 Per Hour

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