HIV Peer Navigator

HIV Peer Navigator

Job Summary

This position provides social support, mentoring, referrals, services, education, and outreach to individuals living with HIV statewide. This is an opportunity to contribute to the wellness of local communities. The position is based in the University of Utah Infectious Disease Clinic. This position works in tandem with HIV clinics interdisciplinary team, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services HEART Program, and other community partners to provide support to clients living with HIV. HIV Peer Navigators assist clients in linking to HIV care and navigating the complex web of services required for successful ongoing treatment of HIV. HIV Peer Navigators also provide a vital role in the ongoing treatment and care of individuals actively living with HIV. This position is funded via an ongoing contract with the Ryan White Part B (HEART) Program at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

Responsibilities

• Meet directly with individuals living with HIV in clinical and community settings to offer mentoring and navigation to services that individuals qualify for.
• Coordinate HIV positive individuals' entry into HIV care at community providers across the state.
• Keep up-to-date clinical records detailing contact attempts and meetings with individuals living with HIV.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of available services, programs, and agencies individuals living with HIV may benefit from accessing.
• Provide clients referral to HIV related services and monitor for successful entry into those services
• Use complex problem solving to assist individuals living with HIV to enter into and maintain care
• Attend meetings with community stakeholders and agencies
• Assist in empowering clients to share their perspectives, feedback, and satisfaction with HIV services.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Incumbents in this position are expected to be familiar with the department's policies and procedures and have working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors.
• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications
High School diploma, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated relationship-building and effective communication skills.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Care is appropriate to the population served.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Applicants should be certified or be able to obtain certification as HIV Peer Navigators as defined by the Utah HIV Planning Group (UHPG). If accepted into the certification program applicants can complete the certification during onboarding.



Preferences
This position is based at the University Hospital on campus, however, Individuals living in St. George and the surrounding areas may work remotely from there.

Special Instructions


Requisition Number: PRN38441B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 00235 - Infectious Disease
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 17.50 - 20.00
Close Date:
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/164159


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