Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator

Job Description

Are you Ready to Launch Your Career?

Join us in our mission as a Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator at Catholic Charities of Albany.

Imagine yourself as part of an organization with a profound commitment to making a positive impact. When you choose Catholic Charities, you step into a world of endless opportunities, where your efforts collectively contribute to a brighter community. We consider it a privilege to make a meaningful difference, and we love what we do.

As the Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator, you will play a pivotal role in individuals' lives, making a significant impact through:

Perform Hepatitis C screening and confirmatory (Dried Blood Spot) testing sessions

Provide pre and post-test counseling, including thorough explanation of Hepatitis C test results

Conduct HIV Screening in conjunction with HCV screening when dictated by appropriate risk factors

Manually record all data at time of screening

Conduct outreach activities to identify opportunities for Hepatitis C screening with community partners

Facilitate assessment and care plan development

Syringe Exchange Services

Track performance of program, and identify required structural changes to increase success of program. Evaluation of program should include overall testing numbers, client’s successfully receiving care for HCV, additional education and risk reduction services including, but not limited to Syringe Exchange and PrEP

Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator Minimum Salary: $ 21.54

Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator Maximum Salary: $ 21.54

Project Safe Point HCV Patient Navigator Schedule:

Qualifications:

Associate Degree

Certified Recovery Peer Advocate (CRPA) / Provisional (CRPA-P), (CARC) Certified Addiction Recovery Coach or candidates eligible for completion of their certification preferred. More information on eligibility is available on

1-3 years of experience

Must have a personal cell phone, valid driver’s license, proof of current car insurance and registration and access to a working, reliable vehicle.

Bilingual in Spanish and English is highly desirable.

We value work-life balance and offer some stellar benefits:

For benefit-eligible positions:

Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

Retirement planning options

Generous Time Off (as an eligible employee, you will accrue up to 23 days off in your first year, based on your standard work day)

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Employee Assistance Program

Employee Discounts (movie tickets, hotels, flights, amusement parks, etc.)

Exciting referral bonuses

Ongoing training and development

Recognition and Awards

Career Growth

A collaborative team culture

Catholic Charities is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, fostering a workplace where every individual can shine their brightest.

Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Law:

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Know Your Rights

Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)

Full-time