The Positive Living Society of BC’s Peer Navigators, in conjunction with the member/participant, develop strategies to maintain or improve health and wellness needs and implement self-management skill-sets. Working collaboratively with other health care and wellness providers, the Peer Navigators provide direct health system navigation, health advocacy, education and linkage to relevant specialized health, social and emotional well-being and wellness resources related to HIV. Peer Navigators network with front line service providers in order to promote the Positive Living Society’s Peer Navigation Services.
Part Time Peer Navigator Main Duties
As part of an interdisciplinary team:
- Inform and educate the larger community about HIV testing sites and the value of testing.
- Provide basic HIV101 information at outreach events, health fairs, community gatherings and at direct street outreach.
- Ensures on-going support to participants by maintaining contact by way of in person drop-in, email, telephone calls, and accompaniments;
- Assess member knowledge and self-management skill level in the areas of HIV disease including treatment, preventing disease progression, preventing transmission, self-care, emotional wellness, social support, disclosure and harm-reduction;
- Help participants to develop self-management skills based on participant-identified needs and Clinic or Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH)Outreach Team recommendations;
- Refer members to HIV related health and wellness services and/or other community services;
- Accompany clients to clinics, community agencies or accompanying nurses to homes;
- Attend patient consults at request of clinic or patient;
- In consultation with a Supervisor, promote the Peer Navigation Program.
- Maintain confidential and accurate files;
- Comply with agency policies and procedures, including but not limited to maintaining confidentiality of participants and business operations in accordance with Society policies.
You would be working around people active in their drug or alcohol addiction. These are important points for you to consider before applying for this position.
Click the links below for complete job descriptions and information on how to apply. Postings are open until positions are filled.
Indigenous Peer Navigator Posting
Non-Indigenous Peer Navigator Posting