HIV Peer Navigator
VOA Chesapeake


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COMPANY OVERVIEW

Volunteers of America Chesapeake & Carolinas empowers self-reliance and inspires hope. As a church without walls, we do this through personalized housing, ministry, health, and human services that benefit vulnerable individuals, their families and the community. Founded in 1896 in Baltimore, MD by social reformers, Ballington and Maud Booth, we were one of the first of over 30 affiliates of Volunteers of America - one of the nation's largest and most comprehensive human services organizations.

Our founders envisioned a movement dedicated to reaching and uplifting the American people. On behalf of the organization, the Booths pledged "to go wherever we are needed, and do whatever comes to hand". Their declaration continues to guide Volunteers of America's impact on "Helping America's most vulnerable".

Through a dedicated and committed team of more than 850 employees and thousands of volunteers, we provide critical care, support services and hope to thousands of people each year throughout Virginia, Maryland, the District of Columbia and the Carolinas. We firmly believe our employees drive the success of the organization. Through our diversity, equity and inclusion efforts (DEI), we endeavor to attract, engage and retain qualified, diverse, compassionate individuals to join our journey and experience a work environment that offers challenging, stimulating and financially rewarding opportunities.

JOB SUMMARY

The Minority AIDS Initiative HIV Peer Navigator is responsible for the coordination of operational and administrative activities of MAI services. The HIV Peer Navigator will collaborate with the MAI Director, Program Coordinator and other DC Hope Center leadership and community partners to plan various community engagement events and training for community members and staff. In this position, the HIV Peer Navigator will also develop events and programs specific to Minority AIDS Initiative within the DC Hope Center and community.

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Responsible for coordinating the operation and administrative activities of MAI services.
  • Connect community members to VOACC and other community services (Peer Services, MAT, SUD, etc.) as needed.
  • Responsible for linking clients as they transition through the levels of care, ensuring that the treatment plan is formulated.
  • Map the availability of culturally competent resources to address the education, mental health, physical health, and sustainable housing opportunities of individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS.
  • Provide case management services to MAI clients.
  • Assist clients in advocating and obtaining benefits, entitlements, and legal services.
  • Responsible for tracking client engagements, and completing documentation (treatment plans, contact notes, etc.) in the EHR system within forty-eight hours of service provision.
  • Assist with providing access to testing and referrals for HIV and infectious diseases and coordination of services with medical care or specialty services related to an infectious disease.
  • Attend comprehensive treatment team and assessment meetings for each client as part of the interdisciplinary team.
  • Ensure clients are scheduled for ongoing assessments to ensure continuity of care
  • Ensure the facilitation and implementation of the treatment plan for the client's service needs, including but not limited to scheduling appointments, assisting in completing applications, facilitating transportation, tracking appointments, and collecting information about the client's progress.
  • Perform duties as assigned.

EFFECT ON END RESULT
  • Clinical services are provided that address clients' service needs in a safe and supportive environment.
  • Services are provided by staff who are trained and competent to perform assigned duties.
  • Services are offered in compliance with agency, Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaboration with other community services is strengthened and potential client crises are diverted.
  • Positive and effective local and professional community relationships are developed and maintained, including with contractual and funding sources, regulatory agencies, and professional association

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical requirements described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.
  • The ability to safely operate a motor vehicle to transport oneself, consumers, and program supplies as necessary.
  • The physical ability to travel to assigned locations, stand, stoop, bend, reach, pull, push, lift, grasp, climb/steps, talk, see, hear and perform basic and light home maintenance activities, and operate office equipment.
  • Move and lift light objects up to 30 pounds such as mail, UA specimens, supplies, files, and equipment
  • Operating office equipment requiring continuous or repetitive hand/arm movements.
  • The ability to remain in a sitting position for extended periods of time

OTHER DUTIES:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

REQUIREMENTS

  • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, human services, or counseling, preferred or at least four years or more of experience working with the Latino population.
  • Experience working with individuals living with or at risk of HIV/AIDS.
  • Knowledge of EBIs and DEBIs as they relate to HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, substance use, mental health issues, high-risk groups, social networking, etc.
  • Bilingual (Spanish) is a plus but not required.
  • CPR/First Aid certification must be acquired and maintained once employed.
  • Ability to work independently, problem solve and identify and meet the needs of a new position and program.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent computer skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to use independent judgment and address conflict and find resolutions.
  • Demonstrated ability to make decisions, exercise good judgment, and work independently with minimal supervision.
  • Demonstrated ability to work under pressure and prioritize workload.
  • Strong public speaking and organizational skills.
  • Bilingual in any language

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