Working in collaboration within the Peer Navigation Team and with other Positive Living Staff and Volunteers, as well as with other agencies, service providers and health care organizations and under the guidance of the Manager of Peer Navigation and Prison Outreach Programs and with direction by the Director of Programs and Services, the Peer Navigator will perform a wide range of program duties related to assisting HIV-Positive people to access services available, to increase their adherence to HIV treatment and to improve the health and wellness needs of HIV-Positive people. Peer Navigators provide system navigation, support, education and other services that are relevant to HIV for newly diagnosed individuals and others seeking self-management skills. Peer Navigators are HIV-Positive individuals who are willing and able to share their experience and knowledge to newly diagnosed individuals or those wishing to engage in treatment and are seeking help in understanding their options and what is available to them for support, as such Peer Navigators must be comfortable with having their HIV status disclosed publically.
1. Provide emotional support and knowledge regarding health care access, HIV/(HEPC co-infection) treatment information, harm reduction information, prevention, disease progression, self-care, emotional wellness, social support and disclosure.
2. Assist in developing self-management plans based upon individual needs, identify tasks and timelines.
3. Ensure on-going support by collaboratively developing an engagement plan by use of appointments, email and telephone calls.
4. Referrals to HIV related health and wellness support services, other community services and including the use of all available Positive Living Society of BC resources.
5. Visit clinics or community agencies, accompany nurses to offsite locations in order to provide quicker access to care, treatment and support for newly diagnosed individuals.
6. When necessary, and in consultation with a Supervisor, advocate on behalf of individuals utilizing the program, to address barriers accessing services.
7. Maintain detailed records regarding case management as laid out by the program and ensure program statistics are complete.
8. In collaboration with appropriate Positive Living BC staff, develop and facilitate workshops and support groups for HIV-Positive people, front line workers and other Peer Navigators.
9. In collaboration with a Supervisor, teach best practices, procedures and knowledge with other members of the Peer Navigation Team.
10. Attend meetings with other agencies as necessary and appropriate.
11. Participate in professional development opportunities as necessary.
12. Attend all staff meetings as required.
13. Attend and participate in the annual Strategic Planning of the Society.
14. Perform other related duties as necessary.
15. Collaborate with other stakeholders, including health care providers, community groups, and ASOs to support an individual’s rights, medical care and improve delivery of harm reduction tools in prisons.
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