• Job Description

  Req#: JR5513

  Grow Healthy

  If you are as passionate about helping those in need as you are about growing your career, consider AltaMed. At AltaMed, your passion for helping others isn’t just welcomed – it’s nurtured, celebrated, and promoted, allowing you to grow while making a meaningful difference. We don’t just serve our communities; we are an integral part of them. By raising the expectations of what a community clinic can deliver, we demonstrate our belief that quality care is for everyone. Our commitment to providing exceptional care, despite any challenges, goes beyond just a job; it’s a calling that drives us forward every day.

  Job Overview

  The PrEP Navigator III 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 appointments for PrEP/PEP, and 4) assisting with Medication Assistance Programs. The Navigator 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 Navigator monitors, evaluates, and reports on progress toward grant deliverables. In addition, the Navigator represents AltaMed by serving on internal and external workgroups, collaborative teams, and coalitions.

  Minimum Requirements

  • High School Diploma or equivalent required.

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or other health-related field preferred.

  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in a human services field is required (e.g., mental health, substance use disorder services, homeless services, etc.), and previous experience providing HIV prevention or case management services is required.

  • Minimum of 4 years of professional experience in Motivational Interviewing and/or demonstrated capacity to deliver client-centered harm reduction counseling is highly desirable.

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

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

  • A minimum requirement of a valid BLS certification or higher, following the American Heart Association (AHA) or the American Red Cross guidelines.

  Compensation

  $26.91 - $33.53 hourly

  Compensation Disclaimer

  Actual salary offers are considered by various factors, including budget, experience, skills, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. The range is subject to change. AltaMed is committed to ensuring a fair and competitive compensation package that reflects the candidate's value and the role's strategic importance within the organization. This role may also qualify for discretionary bonuses or incentives.

  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

  Job Advertisement & Application Compliance Statement

  AltaMed Health Services Corp. will consider qualified applicants with criminal history pursuant to the California Fair Chance Act and City of Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if AltaMed Health Service Corp. is concerned about a conviction directly related to the job, you will be given a chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

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