Peer Adherence Worker
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Sun River Health provides the highest quality of comprehensive primary, preventative and behavioral health services to all who seek it, regardless of insurance status and ability to pay, especially for the underserved and vulnerable. Sun River Health is a Federally Qualified, Non-Profit Health Center serving communities in Suffolk, Rockland, Orange, Duchess, Ulster, Sullivan, Columbia and Westchester County.Responsible for development and implementation of programs and materials that serve to promote education on HIV risk prevention and treatment.Essential Functions:* Facilitates enrollment in HIV Benefit and Entitlement programs.* Conducts adherence assessments and evaluations with HIV positive patients; i.e.: reducing barriers to care.* Works cooperatively and collaboratively with entire HIV Medial and Behavioral Health Provider Team.* Provides community outreach and community education programs to targeted community agencies.* Maintains data and case records as required.* Provides appropriate follow-up on referred patients.* Participates in case conferences as well as other agency or community based meetings or trainings.* Refers those in need of support services and/or other community sources.* Develops linkages and refers patients for additional service supports.* Conducts HIV counseling and testing.* Ability to travel to Sun River Health locations as neededEDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:High School Diploma/GED required with 1-2 years relevant experiencePeer Certification preferred or willing to complete during employment requiredJob Type: Full-time at Inwood in the BrnoxSalary: $16.00 - $18.50 per hour