Educator in NEWARK, New Jersey at RWJBarnabas Health

Job Title: Educator

Location: Newark Beth Israel Medical Ctr

Department Name: GR-FTC State Comp Svcs

Req #: 0000254320

Status: Hourly

Shift: Day

Pay Range: $28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Pay Transparency:

The above reflects the anticipated hourly wage range for this position if hired to work in New Jersey.

The compensation offered to the candidate selected for the position will depend on several factors, including the candidate's educational background, skills and professional experience.

Job Overview:

RWJBH is seeking an experienced HIV/AIDS Educator to join our team!

Qualifications:

Required:

• A minimum of 2 years of experience working in HIV/AIDS prevention, healthcare systems, outreach and health promotion
• Equipped to work with multicultural and diverse populations
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with accountability; exercise sound judgment, discretion, and professionalism at all times
• Demonstrated ability to effectively collaborate with community stakeholders
• Availability for flexible scheduling to accommodate community and patient care needs
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred:

• Bachelors Degree in a related field preferred
• Active NJ Certified HIV Counselor preferred
• PrEP Training preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Full Time 35 hours per week
• Day Shift

Essential Functions:

• Conducting client-centered PrEP/PEP education and adherence counseling services with a focus on client acquisition, engagement and retention
• Providing patients and clients with basic introductory education regarding PrEP/PEP
• Screening / Recruiting high-risk patients and clients into PrEP/PEP education
• Providing assistance to clients with finding a medical provider and navigating through medication payment options including patient assistance programs, insurance enrollment and prior authorizations
• Developing and maintaining individualized treatment adherence plans
• Conducting routine follow-up to offer adherence counseling
• Providing outreach to all relevant communities
• Designing, implementing, and distributing advertising and educational campaigns for PrEP/PEP
• Ensure the ongoing collection, collation and organization of data related to resource and referral information for providers prescribing PrEP/PEP
• Promote and participate in related community and health events as needed
• Provide HIV Testing as needed
• Recruit for and facilitate Kiss & Tell educational workshops for designated priority populations
• Develop close working relationships with leadership and direct staff at healthcare providers to ensure coordination of services
• Maintain accurate and complete participant records, tracking contact, participation, outreach, counseling, testing, and referrals performance
• Other Duties:
• Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks:

At RWJBarnabas Health, our employees are at the heart of everything we do. Driven by our Total Wellbeing promise, our market-competitive offerings include comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees’ physical, emotional, financial, personal, career, and community wellbeing. These benefits and resources include, but are not limited to:

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Student Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ….and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey—whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.