Job Information
TERROS, Inc. Lead Prevention Navigator HIV Health Navigation Project - East McDowell Rd in Phoenix, Arizona
Overview
We are pleased to share an exciting opportunity atTerros Health (http://www.terroshealth.org) for a LEAD PREVENTION NAVIGATOR for our HIV Health Navigation Project.
The purpose of the Terros Health HIV Navigation Project is to improve health outcomes of ethnic minority adults, with a particular focus on: Black/African American and Latino identifying men who have sex with men (MSM) 18 – 35 years old, Latina and African American identifying women who are at risk of acquiring HIV/AIDS, and injection drug users (IDU). The Lead Navigator will assist in accomplishing the goals of the program by increasing access to relevant medical and behavioral health care including treatment related to substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and HIV/STI medical care. This position reports to the Senior Director of Integrated Operations. You will need to be professional, friendly, a self-starter, organized, and compassionate.
Terros Health is a healthcare organization of caring people, guided by our core values of integrity, compassion and empowerment. We engage people in whole person health through an integrated care delivery system, thus establishing a medical home for our patients. In caring for the whole person, we focus on overall wellness through physical health, mental health and substance use care. Our mission is to provide extraordinary care by empowered people through exceptional outcomes.
For the last 50 years, the heart of everything we do is inspiring change for life. We help people manage addiction and mental illness, provide primary medical care, restore families, support our veterans, and connect individuals to the care they need.
If you are interested in working for one of the State's Leading Integrated Healthcare Organizations that promotes Integrity, Compassion, and Empowerment, we encourage you to apply!
Recently awarded among Arizona’s Most Admired Companies in 2022
Responsibilities
Terros Health is currently hiring a Full-Time Lead Prevention Navigator for our McDowell Health Center location in Phoenix, Arizona.
Full-Time: 40 hours/Week
Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health, Public Health, or Related Field and at Least Two Years of Relevant Experience
High School Diploma or GED in Combination with at Least Three Years Life/Work Experience Working in the Field of HIV/STI Prevention, Public Health and or Substance Use/Mental Health Field
Bilingual in English Spanish preferred
Participate in the development of a strategic plan to reach target population, ensure connection with services , and provide education.
Identify individuals who are at high risk through the use of HIV prevention tools.
Provide ongoing support to Community Health Workers.
Provide ongoing services to patients in need of care management services for the purpose of establishing and reaching appropriate health-related goals.
Follow up on the patient related phone calls and coordinates a response back to patients based on consult with the Care Management Team. Develops and maintains positive community-based relationships with healthcare partners to benefit patient care coordination.
Create and maintain, new partnerships and coalitions with organizations that have a common purpose, have additional resources, can assist in accomplish program goals and improve community level outcomes.
Provide outreach and engagement to individuals through community events, street outreach and education and training. This includes dissemination of programmatic health literature and information on obtaining services related to PrEP, substance use disorder treatment, and primary and behavioral healthcare.
Benefits & Wellness:
Multiple medical plans - including a no premium plan for employees and their families
Multiple dental plans - including orthodontia
Financial well-being - 401(k) with a company match, interest free medical line of credit, financial education, planning, and support
4 Weeks of paid time off in the first year
Wellness program
Child Care Support Program
Pet Insurance
Group life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program for the Whole Family
Personal and family mental and physical health access
Professional growth & development - including scholarships, clinical supervision, and CEUs
Employee perks and discounts
Gym memberships
Tuition at GCU and University of Phoenix
Car rentals
Bilingual pay differential
Apply with your resume atwww.terroshealth.org
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in behavioral health, public health, or related field and at least two years of relevant experience. High School Diploma or GED in combination with at least three years life/work experience working in the field of HIV/STI prevention, public health and or substance use/mental health field.
Bilingual in English Spanish preferred.
High level of competency in Microsoft Word, Intermediate Level Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook.
Excellent communication skills.
Experience in health education and working in an HIV prevention capacity with the LGBTQ population.
Willing to work with all cultures and sub-cultures that comprise the population of Maricopa County in a non-judgmental and value clear manner.
Must be able to be certified in CPR/First Aid within sixty (60) days.
Phlebotomy trained and certified preferred, but not required. Willingness to undergo phlebotomy certification is required.
Must have valid Arizona driver’s license, be 21 years of age with minimum 3 years driving experience and meet requirements of Terros Health’s driving policy.
Must have a valid Arizona Fingerprint Clearance card or apply for an Arizona fingerprint clearance card (Level 1) within 7 working days of assuming role. (HR to assist in this process and fingerprinting.)
Must pass a TB and Drug Screen Test
Physical demands of this position are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Job LocationsUS-AZ-Phoenix
Job ID 2024-9567
of Openings 1
Category Behavioral Health/Social Work
Program Outpatient
Weekly Hours 40