Details

Open Date 05/02/2024

Requisition Number PRN38441B

Job Title PS Community Health Worker

Working Title HIV Peer Navigator

Job Grade C

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? Yes

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department 00235 - Infectious Disease

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 17.50 – 20.00

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

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.

• Incumbents in this position are expected to be familiar with the department’s policies and procedures and have working knowledge of University and department organizations and procedures in order to answer and assist staff and visitors.

• This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated relationship-building and effective communication skills.

This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Care is appropriate to the population served.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Applicants should be certified or be able to obtain certification as HIV Peer Navigators as defined by the Utah HIV Planning Group ( UHPG ). If accepted into the certification program applicants can complete the certification during onboarding.

Preferences

This position is based at the University Hospital on campus, however, Individuals living in St. George and the surrounding areas may work remotely from there.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

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