We are hiring a confident Mobile Health Navigator to join our energetic team at Equitas Health in Columbus, OH.
Growing your career as a Full-Time Mobile Health Navigator is an awesome opportunity to develop exceptional skills.
If you are strong in critical thinking, attention to detail and have the right vision for the job, then apply for the position of Mobile Health Navigator at Equitas Health today!
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Mobile Health Navigator is responsible for the implementation of health navigation services connected to the mobile health program at Equitas Health. The individual will be responsible for organizing and conducting all aspects of the program, including recruiting and engagement/outreach, screening and enrolling, assessment, and coordination of all referrals to other service providers. They will also provide community education regarding the importance of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, linkage to care, and will enroll eligible participants into programming. Additionally this position is responsible for providing advocacy to survivors of hate/bias violence, domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking with a focus on LGBTQIA+ populations. The Mobile Health Navigator will assess client’s needs for safety, develops care plan, and performs resource navigation.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, traveling, driving, understanding needs of the LGBTQIA+ community, utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research, analyzing data, and attending meetings.
MAJOR AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Provides linkage to services to consumers for local and statewide resources.
- Conduct liaison work with emergency shelter facility staff, medical staff, and social service agencies concerning victim services as needed.
- Disseminate information regarding Equitas Health services through indirect/direct interaction with clients, community members, and online through social media.
- Provide high quality health navigation for clients by assisting them to access medical services, health insurance, and other resources and services to improve health outcomes.
- Plan and conduct ongoing evaluation of how the intervention is meeting established goals and fidelity.
- Build and maintain a positive and professional relationship with funders and other community organizations.
- Collect, analyze, and report data on program activities, including ensuring data is entered timely and accurately into the necessary data system.
- Mobile Health Navigators will assist clients in completing and submitting all necessary documentation related to assessments.
- Function as an access point for financial assistance programs, including but not limited to Prevention Assistance Program Interventions (PAPI), Gilead Patient Assistance Program, Health Insurance, Community Support Services, and other assistance programs as appropriate.
- Keeping informed about current HIV/STI trends, developments, and co-factors to transmission (i.e., AOD, Mental Health, etc.), as well as state-of-the-art prevention efforts and strategies.
- Keeping informed about current trends for People who inject drugs (PWID) and harm reduction strategies
- Keeping informed about current Intimate Partner violence (IPV) and Domestic Violence (DV) trends within LGBTQ+ communities.
- Willingness to operate large mobile sprinter van for community based healthcare service events, and consider training on mobile medical bus.
- Assisting Mobile Fleet Manager with report writing, as assigned.
- Ensure confidentiality of program participants.
- Ensure that all trainings are current and culturally humble.
- Other duties as assigned
EDUCATION/LICENSURE:
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
- Expertise with LGBTQIA+ communities required.
- Medical Assistant Certificate is an asset.
- Strong customer service skills and/or experience preferred.
- Experience related to community engagement, advocacy, or organizing preferred.
- Strong understating and commitment to anti-oppression principles and values.
- Must have a reliable means of transportation and adequate insurance, as statewide travel will be required.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and other Qualifications:
- Ability to work effectively with clients who may be upset, distraught, irate, emotionally or mentally or otherwise unable to function with a reasonable range of constructive behaviors.
- A background in HIV and STI prevention and education and/or knowledge of the field, and experience with information and referral services is preferred.
- Experience in developing culturally appropriate marketing materials and campaigns is preferred.
- Must have strong written and verbal communications.
- Public speaking and group facilitation experience is preferred.
- Must have sensitivity to, interest in and competence in cultural differences, HIV/AIDS, minority health, sexual practices, harm reduction, and a demonstrated competence in working with Black, Indigenous, Persons of Color (BIPOC), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer (LGBTQ) communities.
- Must have or acquire (within three months of employment) an HIV Prevention Counselor Training Certificate and training in testing technologies utilized by the agency if required by region.
- Adept knowledge in Microsoft Office Products required.
- Ability to maintain HIPAA compliance and confidentiality.
- Experience in phlebotomy preferred.
- Ability to document and assess client’s linguistic needs and identify resources needed to enhance communication.
- Familiarity with the local and national epidemiological distribution of HIV disease.
- Group facilitation and presentation skills.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills a must.
- Reliable transportation, driver’s license and proof of auto insurance required.
SALARY: $42,500-$53,100
Benefits of working as a Mobile Health Navigator in Columbus, OH:
● Career Growth Potential
● Opportunities to grow
● Advantageous package
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