Prep Navigator - Bellflower, United States - JWCH Institute

JWCH Institute

Verified Company

Bellflower, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Company Missions Statement:

The Mission of JWCH Institute is to improve the health status and well-being of under-served segments of the population of Los Angeles Area through the direct provision or coordination of health care, health education, services, and research.

The mission is being accomplished through a variety of programs and activities, such as:
medical outreach and referrals for medical care, HIV services and drug treatment; health education; psychosocial assessment and intervention; primary medical care; family planning services; and research

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Program Coordinator and Clinic Supervisor, the PrEP Navigator will have a crucial role in promoting awareness of HIV biomedical prevention services, specifically emphasizing pre-exposure prophylaxis ("PrEP") and post-exposure prophylaxis ("PEP").

The primary focus will be on populations that are particularly vulnerable to HIV.

Their responsibilities encompass strengthening the capabilities of culturally-competent healthcare providers who prescribe PrEP/PEP, and serving as a direct link to care for individuals actively seeking access to these essential services.

Key Responsibilities:

Engage with clients at heightened risk of HIV, evaluating their eligibility and facilitating enrollment in PrEP and PEP medical services.
Provide valuable support to the PrEP Program Coordinator in executing County

- and State-funded Biomedical prevention grants.

Maintain accurate client records, regularly updating information, and inputting patientlevel data into systems like Casewatch and/or LEO.
Conduct individual counseling and assessments for potential PrEP/PEP clients.
Collaborate weekly with biomedical prevention staff, identifying client needs, and brainstorming innovative strategies to attract new patients to PrEP/PEP and other medical services.
Lead capacitybuilding activities within communitybased organizations (CBOs) and other community health centers in LA County to enhance understanding and utilization of PrEP/PEP.
Deliver engaging PrEP/PEPrelated presentations and training sessions to staff, patients, and community members across diverse settings.
Attend professional conferences and summits to showcase JWCH/WHC's work and stay updated on the latest biomedical prevention trends and data.
Actively participate in outreach events to recruit new PrEP/PEP and/or medical patients.
Represent JWCH/WHC in community planning groups, advisory boards, and committees.
Collaborate seamlessly with other JWCH/WHC programs and satellite sites to ensure successful referrals for PrEP/PEPrelated services and appointments.
Coproduce outreach and recruitment events with biomedical prevention staff to enhance the visibility of the PrEP/PEP program.
Regularly attend both staff and department meetings.
Perform any other duties as necessary.

Requirements:

AA or BA degree in General studies/Public Health or a health/human service field or at least two (2) years equivalent experience in the HIV field.
Experience working with vulnerable populations.
Current HIV/AIDS, STI, and biomedical HIV prevention knowledge.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Intermediate knowledge of word processing (MS Word) and spreadsheet (MS Excel) programs.
Current California Driver License and ability to drive to program sites.
Oneyear experience providing outreach, workshops or related activities.
Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred
Experience and specific training/experience working with people living with HIV/AIDS preferred.

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All JWCH, Wesley Health Centers workforce members are recommended to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19.
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Employee Benefits_**JWCH Institute, Inc., offers competitive salaries for all positions.

Employees working 30 hours per week or more are provided a monthly allowance which can be used towards medical, dental, and vision premiums.

The agency offers sick leave, vacation time, 13 paid holidays, 401(k) Safe Harbor Profit Sharing plan, mileage reimbursement, short term and long tern disability plans, life insurance policies, employee parking and more

**Wesley Health Centers, JWCH Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer.