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Job Description
Location:
Hauppauge, NY |
Schedule:
FT Mon-Friday with some weekends, |
Status:
Non-Exempt |
Salary Range:
$24.73/hour The Opportunity Make a real-world impact as a Patient Navigator. In this high-impact role, you will provide critical sexual health testing, evidence-based education, and seamless care linkage to reduce HIV, HCV, and STI transmission across Long Island. You will blend community outreach with vital harm reduction work, including overdose recognition, Narcan response training, and substance use support. If you want a dynamic healthcare role focused on building health equity, join us to connect vulnerable clients to life-saving medical care and recovery networks. Responsibilities Collaborate with internal FCA teams (THRIVE Recovery Centers, Clinical Services, Sherpa) to engage individuals at high risk for HIV, HCV, and STIs. Conduct field outreach, build strategic community partnerships, and leverage virtual platforms to connect diverse populations with prevention services. Deliver rapid testing for HIV, HCV, and syphilis, collect clinical specimens, and facilitate external referrals for comprehensive STI screening. Ensure barrier-free, rapid linkage to medical treatment, preventative care, and vital PrEP/PEP resources for positive or high-risk clients. Perform trauma-informed risk assessments and build custom risk-reduction plans using motivational interviewing and stages of change models. Integrate life-saving harm reduction and overdose prevention education, including hands-on Narcan training, into everyday client interactions. Distribute public health prevention tools and safer sex supplies while providing clear instructions on proper usage. Facilitate engaging educational workshops at FCA facilities and local community venues to boost regional health awareness. Maintain timely, compliant documentation of all client services within the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Submit precise, high-integrity service data to key funding partners like OASAS and the New York State Department of Health. Engage actively in team supervisions, cross-functional staff meetings, and continuous quality improvement projects. Coordinate directly with healthcare providers and external stakeholders to deliver continuous, client-centered care. Handle additional supportive duties as assigned by the Program Director. Qualifications To successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position, the requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and training necessary.
Education:
High School Diploma or Equivalent Certificates of Licenses:
N/A Experience:
At least 6 months of related experience in healthcare, human services, or social work. Equivalent training or relevant lived experience in
HIV/AIDS
prevention, PrEP/PEP navigation, harm reduction, or substance use support will also be highly valued. Compensation The competitive compensation range is reflected with FCA's framework, culture, and values. Individual pay decisions will vary based on skills and experience' while still allowing for growth. Benefits Full Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Generous Paid Time Off 403(b); with generous employer contribution Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Pet Insurance Short Term (STD) and Long Term (LTD) Disability Insurance Life Insurance Employee Assistance Program (EAP) FCA is proud to be an equal opportunity employer! We celebrate and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Alternative Job Titles:
Community Health Worker, Public Health Navigator, Outreach Specialist, Harm Reduction Specialist, Health Educator, Case Manager, Patient Advocate, STI/HIV Prevention Counselor, Care Coordinator, Medical Navigator.
