Prep Navigator I

Work Boldly. Live Brilliantly.

At AltaMed, we don't just serve our communities, we are part of them. We have raised the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver because we think quality care is for everyone. And, we are determined to provide it no matter the challenges because this is more than a job. It's the calling of our lives and it compels us to keep moving forward.

Job Overview

The PrEP Navigator provides quality and comprehensive HIV/STI Health Education, HIV counseling and testing, and facilitates HIV Prevention and PrEP/PEP Navigation Services to clients at high risk for infection or transmission of HIV. Core responsibilities include: 1) referring clients for ACA enrollment, 2) navigating clients onto PrEP/PEP services, 3) scheduling medical appointment for PrEP/PEP, and 4) assisting with Medication Assistance Programs. Conducts program recruitment for PrEP, client intake and assessment, facilitation/mentoring, HIV counseling and testing, as well as coordination of referral services into other programs as appropriate and necessary. The PrEP Navigator monitors, evaluates, and reports on progress toward grant deliverable. The PrEP Navigator is also expected to represent AltaMed by serving on internal and external workgroups, collaborative, and coalitions. All program activities will address and empower each client's efforts to reduce the risk of HIV infection or transmission and assist in community building in AltaMed's service area.

Minimum Requirements

Education and Experience:

1.High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor's Degree in social services or other health-related field preferred.

2.A minimum of one (1) years of experience in a human services field required (e.g. mental health, substance use disorder services, homeless services, etc.), previous experience providing HIV prevention or case management services strongly preferred.

3.A minimum of one year professional experience in Motivational Interviewing and/or demonstrated capacity to deliver client-centered harm reduction counseling highly desirable.

4.Previous experience delivering case management services to low income, at-risk Hispanic populations preferred.

5.Existing certification as a HIV Test Counselor Los Angeles Division of HIV and STD Programs strongly preferred; or must be willing to complete HIV Test Counselor training within 3 months of employment with AltaMed.

Benefits & Career Development

• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance

• 403(b) Retirement savings plans with employer matching contributions

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Commuter Flexible Spending

• Career Advancement & Development opportunities

• Paid Time Off & Holidays

• Paid CME Days

• Malpractice insurance and tail coverage

• Tuition Reimbursement Program

• Corporate Employee Discounts

• Employee Referral Bonus Program

• Pet Care Insurance

Salary Range

$24.00 - $24.00 hourly