Hiv Patient Navigator Jobs

Posting Date

08/29/23

Application Deadline

09/05/23

Pay Range

Full Pay Range: $23.25 - $36.00 per hour

Salary offers are based on the candidate's equivalent experience and internal equity with other employees within the same job classification. The position is eligible for overtime compensation.

Job Type

Unclassified

Department

Public Health

About The Position

If you have a strong commitment to community service and aspire to bring about a positive influence in the lives of those in need, we invite you to become a valuable member of our collaborative team!

The HIV Patient Navigator provides case management and care coordination services to assist patients in identifying and overcoming barriers to engaging in HIV medical care and achieving viral suppression. This position also provides education for individuals at risk for HIV infection.

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About Us

Come work for Maricopa County Department of Public Health, the 3rd largest health jurisdiction in the U.S.! MCDPH’s mission is to increase the quality of life for our residents by collaborating with the community to develop and implement strategies, programs, and services addressing the emerging and changing needs of public health. We aim to serve Maricopa County residents with a focus on health equity and a data-driven approach to our work. We value our staff's unique skills and differences, as well as the varied experiences and disciplines we represent. Together, we are working towards our vision of creating a healthy, thriving Maricopa County for all.

Proud to Offer

• Opportunities for growth and development within Maricopa County
• Enrollment in Arizona State Retirement System
• Employee discounts for goods and services
• Perform work with a greater purpose
• Extensive wellness program with $60 monthly medical premium discounts
• Learn more at maricopa.gov/5284/Why-Work-Here
• Exceptional work-life balance
• Paid vacation, sick, and parental (birth/adoption) leaves
• Low-cost, high-value healthcare for you and your qualifying dependents

We Require

• Two years of work experience as a social worker, patient navigator, case manager, or health educator in a healthcare environment
• Combination of post-secondary education and/or job-related experience may substitute for the minimum qualifications on a year-for-year basis
• Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field

We Also Value

• Experience providing HIV services
• Bilingual in English and Spanish
• Specialized training or experience in HIV prevention interventions, PrEP/PEP, and other sexually transmitted diseases

Job Contributions

• Perform follow-up risk assessments to reinforce the patient's realistic perception of risk
• Provide access to prevention services (PrEP/PEP), ensuring access, follow-up, and adherence to PrEP/PEP, including supportive services that can enhance risk reduction, behavior change, adoption, and maintenance
• Develop PrEP/PEP resources available in the area for the patients in need of services
• Provide confidential patient assessments to determine the HIV prevention needs of the patient
• Collaborate with the HIV team for linkage and relinkage to prevention services, sexually transmitted disease screening, and follow-up

Working Conditions

• Within one month of hire, all employees are required to provide evidence of immunity or receive immunizations for vaccine-preventable illnesses for any position within the Maricopa County Department of Public Health; required immunizations include MMR (measles, mumps, rubella), Tdap (whooping cough and diphtheria), Varicella (chickenpox), and annual Influenza; some positions require a Hepatitis B vaccine and/or a Tuberculosis test
• Must be able to participate in emergency response training as scheduled and be available to respond as directed in the event of a public health emergency
• Requires travel to and from job-related locations during a scheduled workday, subject to County policies regarding the use of County or private vehicles on County business
• Arizona driver’s license upon hire

Selection Procedure

• Only the most qualified candidates will be considered
• Consideration will only be given to candidates who submit online applications
• Candidates will be contacted primarily through email and their Workday online application profile
• Must pass a pre-employment background and/or fingerprint investigation as required by statute or policy, including drug and alcohol testing requirements for positions designated as safety-sensitive

Maricopa County is an equal opportunity employer.

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