Columbia CARES
PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylactic) Navigator
Columbia CARES
Job Summary
PrEP Navigator Description
The goal of the Columbia CARES PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylactic) Program is to provide PrEP referral and support services to increase access to PrEP for individuals living in the South Central Region of Middle Tennessee. Columbia CARES PrEP Navigation Program works in accordance with standards consistent with the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention and Tennessee Department of Health HIV PrEP Guidelines.
PrEP navigation is a collaborative process that promotes HIV prevention strategies, specifically PrEP. A comprehensive plan to address HIV prevention is developed with the client based on identified priorities, concerns, and resources. Limited travel within the 12-county service area with mileage reimbursement at the Federal Mileage Reimbursement rate. (Bedford, Coffee, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry, and Wayne).
Job Responsibilities
PrEP Navigator Responsibilities
- Complete PrEP Navigator Certification (class/training provided)
- Recruit and maintain an active caseload of PrEP clients
- Provide support and guidance to all referrals seeking PrEP services
- Perform assessment plan
- Navigate clients through the necessary steps to acquire PrEP
- Assist in eliminating barriers to accessing PrEP
- Educate clients and others about HIV disease process and prevention
- Acquire and complete necessary paperwork
- Maintain client charts
- Submit required reports
- Assist in the promotion of the program’s media campaigns
- Communicate with medical providers and their support staff
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Executive Director
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Reside within 30 miles of agency location in Columbia, TN
- Must possess excellent communication skills
- Social media experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Email applications
Additional Information
Benefits
- Salary: $24,000.00 Annual/16-20 hours per week
- Flex time
- Paid Time Off, accrued monthly (4 hours per month)
- Holiday Leave as outlined in the Personnel Policies Handbook
- Bereavement Leave
How to Apply
Interested Applicants Should
Forward resume with cover letter to submitmyapplication@columbiacares.org
Include professional references
Details
- Date Posted: July 27, 2024
- Type: Part-Time
- Job Function: Communications / Marketing / PR
- Service Area: Social / Human Services
- Start Date: 08/02/2024
- Salary Range: $24,000.00
- Working Hours: 16 - 20 hours