Navigator

Equitas Health does not conduct hiring through Telegram or Whats App and only communicates with candidates via official  email addresses, requesting basic contact information only and never Social Security numbers during early hiring stages, with interviews scheduled via email and conducted through Microsoft Teams links only.

Established in 1984, Equitas Health is a regional not-for-profit community-based healthcare system and federally qualified community health center look-alike. Its expanded mission has made it one of the nation’s largest HIV/AIDS, lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer/questioning (LGBTQ+) healthcare organizations. With 22 offices in 12 cities, it serves more than 67,000 individuals in Ohio, Kentucky, and West Virginia each year through its diverse healthcare and social service delivery system focused around: primary and specialized medical care, retail pharmacy, dental, behavioral health, HIV/STI prevention, advocacy, and community health initiatives.

$17.79-$ 20.01

• PTO
• Vision
• Health
• 401k
• Sick time
• Paid Holidays

The Prevention Health Navigator is responsible for the implementation of health navigation services 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. The Prevention Health Navigator will also conduct client-centered HIV test counseling services to individuals voluntarily seeking HIV testing services both onsite and offsite.

They will also provide community education regarding the importance of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, linkage to care, and will enroll eligible participants into programming. This position promotes the independence, stability, and health of persons at high risk of attaining HIV and those living with HIV/AIDS by providing culturally competent health navigation services.

Essential functions of the job include, but are not limited to, knowledge of healthcare services and public and private insurances, traveling, having reliable transportation to meet clients, and utilizing a computer for typing and conducting research, attending meetings, conducting assessments, and other efforts to support successful client outcomes and graduation.

• Provide navigation and support individuals living with HIV so that they may be retained in HIV medical care and maintain viral suppression.
• Provide referrals to HIV screening programs, Linkage to Care Coordinators, Re-engagement Specialists, HIV Medical and Community-Based Mental Health providers, and Ryan White Case Managers.
• Cultivate positive working relationships with clients.
• Screen for insurance options and assist eligible clients to apply for insurance through the Federal Marketplace, as well as public insurance options, including but not limited to, Medicaid, Medicare, HIV/AIDS-specific public benefits (including the Ohio AIDS Drug Assistance Program, Ryan White Part A, Ryan White Part
  
  B) and any other public health insurance options for HIV clients/patients.
• Explain the different options available through the Federal Marketplace or public insurance, the affordability and cost-sharing structure of the plan, and the consumer rights available under these options.
• Complete all required trainings, submission of invoices, and other required duties in a timely manner and in accordance with standard operating procedures.
• Assist eligible clients in completing relevant applications, securing necessary supporting documentation, and filing the applications with the appropriate agencies.
• Acquire and maintain…