Prevention Specialist PrEP Navigator

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION   Prevention Specialist  PrEP Navigator    Job Title:

• Prevention Specialist                                Department:   Prevention Department      Reports To: Director of Client Services                    Classification: Exempt    Reporting Relationship: Prevention Program Manager     Supervisory Relationship: None    Job Summary: The Prevention Specialist is an experienced and mature professional who is an essential part of the POCAAN's Prevention Care Team, working under the Prevention Program Manager's supervision.


• The Prevention Specialist - PrEP Navigator is responsible for providing HIV testing, counseling, and education to people at high risk of acquiring or transmitting HIV and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI’s) as well as providing PrEP, enrollment, education, and navigation to HIV negative individuals.
• The Prevention Specialist position specializes in providing HIV prevention, STI prevention, and safe sex education to gay/bisexual men, transgender, and non-binary persons, as well as high-risk heterosexual females.  As a Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Navigator, you will provide intensive care coordination, support, and services to HIV negative individuals who require assistance in accessing and remaining in PrEP care.

This individual will coordinate with the Prevention team to initiate access to PrEP care and the Medical and Pharmacy teams to assist existing PrEP patients.    Duties and Responsibilities:

•     Weekly check-in meetings with the Program Manager and regular team meetings with the prevention team.   Weekly maintenance of a work plan which details project goals and outcomes  HIV 101 Training   Motivational Interviewing   PrEP Navigation Best Practices Training    Participation in other agency training as directed  Agency-wide Duties and Responsibilities:   Supports the mission, vision, and values of POCAAN    Complies willingly with all organizational policies and procedures  Supports and facilitates positive interaction with others by exhibiting individual maturity and Respect for others  Work from a team-centered approach  Maintain the highest level of confidentially  Participates in appropriate professional development programs to attain and maintain competency  Position-Specific Duties/Responsibilities:   Provide testing, education, counseling, and outreach that is specific, sensitive, and culturally relevant to persons of all gender identities and expression/presentation, diverse sexual orientations, communities of color, all ages (adolescents/ adults), and culturally diverse communities throughout all boroughs of King County.  Provide individual, sex-positive, risk-reduction counseling, including brief PrEP/PEP/STI education/referrals.  Maintain accurate and up-to-date client testing records for HIV testing and referrals.  Submit a weekly program and activity progress reports to Prevention Program Manager.  Occasionally conduct community presentations to increase awareness of HIV prevention and testing in collaboration with the clinical team.  Conduct outreach to recruit for testing to the priority populations in venues, neighborhoods, or areas where the client may congregate.  Conduct scientific-based prevention education sessions for individuals at high-risk for HIV infection, including individual sessions, workshops, and social marketing activities for on-going recruitment.  Help prepare and develop program curriculums, materials, fliers, and all other printed materials required by the program or based on the client’s needs.  Coordinate with the Wellness Program staff and Prevention Services for health education and materials approval.  Link newly diagnosed individuals to care services, including case management and doctor appointments, as well as helping with access to health insurance.  Conduct process and outcome evaluation activities.  Collect data, perform data entry, and prepare monthly program statistics.  All other duties as assigned.    Organizational Responsibilities:   Coordinate and collaborate with other prevention programs and services within Seattle/King County to better serve targeted populations and the community as a whole  Develop relationships with community leaders and serve as the organization's liaison with various constituents  Works well under general supervision  A degree of creativity, initiative, and latitude is required  Reports daily to a supervisor or manager  This position will require working some weekends, evenings, and holidays  Other duties as assigned    Professional Qualifications:   Successful experience working with an ethnic, racial, economic, and sexually diverse population  Background and/or willingness to work with men who have sex with men (MSM)  Willingness to work non-traditional hours.  Have knowledge and sensitivity about the needs/issues of various subpopulations such as people of color and the LGBT community  Must demonstrate sound judgment, initiative, and discretionary abilities.  Must possess reliable transportation, a valid driver's license, and maintain the minimum vehicle insurance requirements.  Experience working directly with people from diverse racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic backgrounds.  Preferred ability to speak a second language or ability to speak Spanish and/or African dialects.  Ability to flex communication style to multiple cultural environments  Excellent written and verbal communication skills and ability to present to diverse audiences, specifically racially, ethnically, gender diverse, and socioeconomically diverse communities.    Physical and Sensory Requirements:   Ability to read, write, and converse in English  Ability to communicate efficiently with staff, stakeholders, and vendors  Ability to remain calm and composed under stress  Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, and/or prolonged sitting/standing  Ability to respond to telephones and other auditory stimulation  Quantitative/mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements)      Job Requirements:   Core Job Requirements &Top Priorities   Behavioral Competencies:   Education & Other:   Computer skills, including Microsoft Word and excel with the ability to learn new programs.    Experience in Human  Services and with a  variety of populations  (mentally ill, disabled, substance users, etc.)    Ability to solve problems, make decisions, resolve conflicts, and LISTEN.    Ability to deal calmly in crises.    Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to be compassionate and firm and always    Maintain confidentiality    Knowledge of community resources.    Ability to be flexible.    Accountability  Adaptability and Flexibility  Bravery  Conflict Resolution  Counseling Skills  Honesty/Integrity  Persuasion  Teamwork and Collaboration  Compassion / Empathy   Associates Degree  Bachelor’s Degree Or equivalent preferred  Education and experience in case management or human services  Experience with disabilities helpful  Valid NH Driver’s  license and vehicle with liability insurance            Powered by JazzHR





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