Peer Navigator
![]() | |
![]() United States, New York, New York | |
![]() 220 East 42nd Street (Show on map) | |
![]() | |
Overview
Provides a broad array of counseling/support services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, and/or HIV negative, homeless and transgender persons, including persons with serious mental illness (SMI). Shares personal, practical experience, knowledge, and first hand insight to benefit program enrollees. Works under general supervision. What You Will Do
Qualifications Licenses and Certifications: NYC or NYS Peer Professional certificate or Provisional certificate preferred Behavioral Health Only: Completes Need Adapted Treatment Model training within nine months of employment as directed by DOH required Experience working with persons diagnosed with HIV or AIDS, homeless persons, or Transgender individuals Experience with the mental health system and willingness to share personal and practical experience and knowledge appropriately and respectfully Effective communication skills and ability to work independently required Pay Range USD $17.49 - USD $21.80 /Hr. About Us VNS Health is one of the nation's largest nonprofit home and community-based health care organizations. Innovating in health care for more than 130 years, our commitment to health and well-being is what drives us - we help people live, age and heal where they feel most comfortable, in their own homes, connected to their family and community. On any given day, more than 10,000 VNS Health team members deliver compassionate care, unparalleled expertise and 24/7 solutions and resources to the more than 43,000 "neighbors" who look to us for care. Powered and informed by data analytics that are unmatched in the home and community-health industry, VNS Health offers a full range of health care services, solutions and health plans designed to simplify the health care experience and meet the diverse and complex needs of the communities and people we serve in New York and beyond. |