SW WA Bilingual Peer Navigator
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Job Location:
Vancouver, WA - USA
Hourly Salary:
$ 29 - 29
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Details
Bilingual Peer Navigator
Cascade AIDS Project(CAP) is the oldest and largest AIDS Service Organization (ASO) in Oregon and Southwest Washington that provides the LGBTQ community and beyond with compassionate healthcare. CAPs mission is to promote well-being and advance equity by providing inclusive health and wellness services for LGBTQ people people affected by HIV and all those seeking compassionate care. Prism Health Our House Tods Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visitCAP Prism Health andOur House.
Drawing on lived experience cultural humility and fluency in both English and Spanish the Peer Navigator helps reduce stigma and isolation builds social connections and empowers clients to self-advocate within health and social service systems. This role requires collaboration with medical case managers providers housing staff and other community partners to ensure coordinated care and support.
This is a Part-Time role working at our Vancouver location in SW Washington The schedule for this role 3 days a week 9:00am-5:00pm Fully in office.Starting pay is $29.85. The Bilingual Peer Navigator Pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $34.66. This is a union represented position so the compensation benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.
Who You Are
- Knowledge of the lived experience of living with HIV and/or recovery from challenges related to mental health substance use or systemic oppression. Knowledge must be rooted in personal lived experience; academic or professional knowledge alone is not sufficient.
- Verbal and written fluency in English and Spanish with ability to provide comprehensive peer support in both languages.
- If the Peer Navigators personal history includes addiction a minimum of two years of sobriety is required.
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations including racial ethnic economic sexual orientation and gender identity groups.
- Experience supporting individuals facing homelessness mental illness substance use or other barriers to care.
- Willingness and ability to mindfully use lived experience to benefit clients while maintaining healthy boundaries and professionalism.
What You Will Do
- Provide consistent strength-based peer support in English and Spanish to people living with HIV.
- Work with the Washington State Department of Health to locate clients who are lost to care.
- Conduct outreach and re-engagement for clients who are out of care.
- Maintain awareness of HIV standards of care and adhere to agency and funder requirements.
- Contribute to program development and culturally affirming practices.
- Participate in team meetings trainings and quality improvement activities.
At Cascade AIDS Project we believe in unlocking potential. If you believe you may have the skills to do a job we encourage you to apply even if you dont meet every qualification.Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We comply with all relevant anti-discrimination laws.
Employee Benefits
- Vacation & Health Leave
- Retirement
- Medical Dental & Vision
- Life Insurance Disability & Family Leave
For more details about our benefits please visit our careers page cares about the safety of our team members and clients. All new employees are required to provide proof of vaccination status to HR at the time of hire (unless a documented medical or religious exemption is requested and approved).
Key Skills
- Administrative Skills
- Time Management
- Diplomatic Skills
- Listening Skill
- Languages Fluency
- Organizational Skill
- Pressure Management
- Discipline Skills
- Communication
- Relationship Management
- Client Services
- Flexibility
- IT Skill
- Orderly Condition
- Secretarial Skill
