JOB SUMMARY:

This position will provide Prevention navigation, including but not limited to HIV/STI testing, pre-/post-test counseling, condom education and distribution, referrals, and/or linkage to prevention and essential services for high-risk negative persons and persons living with HIV. This position will provide rapid entry to HIV care services at PIHC, off-site, and through self-based testing in a confidential, one-on-one session with clients while maintaining the pre-counseling protocol of no more than 30 minutes on average for the session. This position will support the PIHC PrEP program fully by providing PrEP and PEP education; linkage to same-day services; retention and reengagement to PrEP care; and administrative support. Staff will utilize established Rapid Entry and Re-engagement in Care protocols for linkage to care and prevention and essential services. This position will track linkage or re-engagement for up to 90 days to ensure clients access first medical appointment; document linkage and navigation services, notify local health department of all HIV positive clients for Partner Services. This position reports directly to the Prevention PrEP Program Manager and relates to targeted Prevention program objectives.
This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of this position. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this position description.
Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• MINIMUM Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution, in a public health, counseling, psychology, sociology or related field

EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience working in the field of HIV, PrEP or public health; or
• Any equivalent combination of proven training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform this job.

NOTES:

• Positive Impact Health Centers, Inc., is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, or covered veteran status.
• Recreational drugs, weapons and violence are not permitted on agency property or at any agency events or programs.
• The above job description represents the general nature, primary duties and responsibilities, and qualifications for the work performed by employees within this job, but is not a comprehensive and exhaustive list. Employees may be required to perform other duties as assigned, and specific duties, responsibilities, and activities within the core nature of the job may change at any time with or without notice. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job, as specified by the employing entity, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered for all jobs, if not currently employed by Positive Impact Health Centers.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Conducts HIV Counseling (CTL) sessions in a non-judgmental manner and with fidelity to the core elements and core components of the HIV Prevention Counseling standards.
• Conducts off-site testing in a sex positive manner in non-traditional settings during non-traditional work hours.
• Provide effective condom education. Distribute condoms to target HIV-infected persons and persons at highest risk of acquiring HIV.
• Provides education on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and ensures persons eligible for PrEP, if interested, are linked to PrEP.
• Be able to answer all questions about PrEP for both agency staff and clients, attend community events to promote PrEP, and assist with PrEP marketing strategies.
• Provide PrEP navigation and linkage, including screening for eligibility, completing all required documentation and paperwork, and collecting all required fees.
• Coordinate enrollment in PIHC’s Rapid Entry Program for the following patients: newly diagnosed with HIV, living with HIV but never in care, or not currently engaged in care.
• Assess potential barriers to PrEP care and the impact that stigma has on accessing PrEP.
• Provides education about the importance of medication adherence for persons receiving PrEP medical care.
• Provides referrals to medication engagement services (ME) about the importance of HIV medical care and medication adherence to persons living with HIV.
• Collaborate/consult with PIHC clinic staff, medical case managers, and Behavioral Health staff for care coordination
• Schedule medical appointments (labs, clinic visits) for patients with the providers and/or nurses, utilizing the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system.
• Enter clients into the electronic medical record (EMR).
• Conduct routine follow-up calls with PrEP patients and patients receiving HIV medical care.
• Attend required prevention navigation training regularly, as well as other applicable agency trainings.
• Abide by all state, health district, and agency policies regarding confidentiality of patient information.
• Follows all agency guidelines relating to HIV testing, PrEP protocols, rapid entry services, incentive distribution, and documentation of all program data.
• Perform other duties as assigned