Health Navigator at THE DOOR - A CENTER OF ALTERNATIVES INC

New York, New York, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Feb, 26

Salary

55000.0

Posted On

08 Nov, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Health Education, LGBTQ Services, HIV Prevention, Adolescent Development, Communication Skills, Data Monitoring, Documentation, Team Collaboration, Crisis Management, Youth Empowerment, Harm Reduction, EHR Software, Bilingual Skills, Positive Youth Development

Industry

Non-profit Organizations

Description

Job Details Job Location: Main Office - 555 Broome Street - New York, NY Position Type: Full Time Salary Range: $50000.00 - $55000.00 Salary/year Job Shift: Day Job Category: Health Care Description Overview: Founded in 1972, The Door empowers educationally and economically disadvantaged youth to reach their potential by providing a complete range of services all under one roof. Each year over eleven thousand young people from all five New York City boroughs come to The Door for primary health care, reproductive care and health education, mental health counseling, legal services, supportive housing, career & education services, daily meals, cultural arts and services for LGBTQ young people. The Door’s services are free, confidential, and geared towards youth aged 12-24. Summary: The Health Navigator is part of the health education team, they are responsible for aiding patients in navigating medical and supportive service systems, including PrEP/PEP case management and in planning toward gender-confirming medical interventions. This position will work closely with medical providers, mental health staff, and health educators to ensure coordinated client-centered care. Responsibilities: Provide case management and navigate care for clients receiving services in the health center, including PrEP/PEP, HIV treatment, gender-affirming care, and other supportive services, as needed. Maintain electronic health records, case management logs, follow-up, referral tracking reports and other relevant documentation on PrEP/PEP, HIV treatment, pregnancy options, gender affirming care navigation and supportive services. Provide individual and group health education and counseling with adolescents and young adults including psychosocial assessments, screenings, birth control, pregnancy prevention, HIV/AIDS prevention and making healthy choices for all AHC (Adolescent Health Center) clients. Monitor data, schedule follow-up-up visits, escort patients to appointments, and provide other client centered support as needed. Participates in health care delivery and case management, in collaboration with other health center staff, including the clinicians, social workers, lab staff, operations staff, nursing staff, medical assistants, and managers. Provides HIV education, and pre- and post-test counseling and referrals to adolescents. Keep current on changes that affect benefits and eligibility requirements, insurance and Medicaid enrollment and pre-authorization for prescriptions and specialists. Create linkages and referral resources with other Door programs and external service providers. Assist in developing TGNC and HIV prevention educational and promotional materials, and social media posts. Represent The Door during community-based assignments, events and meetings. Aid in quality improvement through ongoing activities, assessments and work plans Complete all mandatory staff training. Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in public health, social sciences, or a related field is required, however two years related experience can be substituted. Experience working in LGBTQ services, HIV, PrEP/PEP, adolescent development, or health education Ability to work both independently, and as part of an interdisciplinary team. Ability to work well under pressure, exercise sound judgment, multitask, and meet deadlines. Excellent verbal and written communications skills Ability to remain calm, focused, and helpful under stress, excellent attention to detail required. Demonstrated experience with at-risk youth, including LGBTQ youth of color. An understanding and practice of the principles of positive youth development Training in youth empowerment philosophy and harm reduction Microsoft Office, EHR (preferably eClinicalWorks) and other software experience Must be a professional and responsible person who is able to develop and keep interagency liaisons as a means of supporting client needs Bilingual (English/Spanish or French) a plus! Salary: $50,000-$55,000 Hours: 35 hours per week (some evenings); onsite position Multilingual candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. Proficiency in French, Spanish, or Arabic preferred. COVID -19 POLICY The Door follows the CDC and NYS recommendations to prevent the spread of COVID-19. The Door requires all new hires to be vaccinated against COVID-19 unless they have a qualified exemption. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community. We support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to our organization. We are an equal opportunity employer for all regardless of race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran or reservist status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Qualifications

Responsibilities

The Health Navigator aids patients in navigating medical and supportive service systems, including PrEP/PEP case management and gender-confirming medical interventions. They work closely with medical providers and health educators to ensure coordinated client-centered care.