PrEP Specialist
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WHO WE ARE:Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is a not-for-profit organization providing more than 65,000 New Yorkers with primary and behavioral healthcare, dental, nutrition, wellness, and needed support services.Our network is made up of 14 federally qualified health centers throughout Brooklyn, the Bronx, Queens, and Manhattan, along with a fleet of mobile vans that bring health services to underserved people in need throughout New York City. We provide judgment-free, high-quality healthcare, without regard to race, religion, orientation, gender identity, immigration status or ability to pay. We turn no one away.WHAT WE OFFER:Growth and development: Access to various healthcare professionals and benefits to deepen understanding and interest in the various disciplines involved in community health programming.Supportive Team culture: Be a part of an interdisciplinary environment where your ideas and work are valued and encouraged.Comprehensive benefits: Including health, dental and vision insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance programming and more.POSITION SUMMARY:Under the direction of the Program Manager/Coordinator of PEP and PrEP, the PrEP Specialist conducts intakes and assessments; coordinates referrals and medical appointments; troubleshoots patient insurance issues; conducts follow up with clients and provides retention and adherence counseling to PEP/PrEP candidates.DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:* Assesses needs of patients seeking and accessing PEP and PrEP related services.* Provides direct service such as intakes, navigation, education and follow up around PEP and PrEP services* Assists with data collection for AIDS Institute Reporting System and CHN's Electronic Medical Record* Coordinates medical services with clinic staff.* Provides a wide range of community outreach, education, and risk reduction interventions.* Participates in health fairs, tabling and joint health activities with other community agencies.* Participate in trainings and support services.* Maintains strict confidentiality of all patient related information.* Facilitates PEP/PrEP related services for health center patients as appropriate with respect to their confidentiality and privacy.* Compliance with Employee Health Services.* Performs other related duties, as assigned.EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:* Associate degree or at least 2 years' related experience working with patients in a health care setting and experience in HIV/AIDS.* Member of the targeted communities and/or the targeted service groups.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:* Strong knowledge of HIV prevention initiatives* Strong clinical background with theoretical training in human behavior* Practical experience in crisis intervention in an acute care setting* Strong verbal and written communication skills* Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel* Respect for the rights of individuals to make their own decisions about their medical care* Ability to communicate easily and display a cordial manner towards individuals from a variety of socio-economic, cultural and religious background* Bilingual Spanish speaking skills desired