PS Community Health Worker

Job Summary

This position provides social support, mentoring, referrals, services, education, and outreach to individuals living with HIV statewide. This is an opportunity to contribute to the wellness of local communities. The position is based in the University of Utah Infectious Disease Clinic. This position works in tandem with HIV clinics interdisciplinary team, the Utah Department of Health and Human Services HEART Program, and other community partners to provide support to clients living with HIV. HIV Peer Navigators assist clients in linking to HIV care and navigating the complex web of services required for successful ongoing treatment of HIV. HIV Peer Navigators also provide a vital role in the ongoing treatment and care of individuals actively living with HIV. This position is funded via an ongoing contract with the Ryan White Part B (HEART) Program at the Utah Department of Health and Human Services.

Responsibilities

• Meet directly with individuals living with HIV in clinical and community settings to offer mentoring and navigation to services that individuals qualify for.
• Coordinate HIV positive individuals' entry into HIV care at community providers across the state.
• Keep up-to-date clinical records detailing contact attempts and meetings with individuals living with HIV.
• Maintain a detailed knowledge of available services, programs, and agencies individuals living with HIV may benefit from accessing.
• Provide clients referral to HIV related services and monitor for successful entry into those services
• Use complex problem solving to assist individuals living with HIV to enter into and maintain care
• Attend meetings with community stakeholders and agencies
• Assist in empowering clients to share their perspectives, feedback, and satisfaction with HIV services.
• Other duties as assigned.