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Ellis Medicine

Peer Advocate

Schenectady, NY

The HIV Peer Navigator will work alongside our Retention and Adherence Specialist and Clinical Care Coordinator to provide support and education to HIV+ patients, especially those new to the practice ...

Ellis Medicine

Peer Advocate

Schenectady, NY · On-site

$16.24 - $24.11/hr

The HIV Peer Navigator will work alongside our Retention and Adherence Specialist and Clinical Care Coordinator to provide support and education to HIV+ patients, especially those new to the practice ...

Vocational Instruction Project

Peer Navigator

Bronx, NY · On-site

$42K - $45K/yr

The Peer Navigator will provide concrete services geared toward assisting men and women who have ... HS Diploma or equivalent preferred NYC Department of Health AIDS Institute Peer Certification ...

Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Peer Navigator

Newburgh, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Description Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Peer Navigator to join our ... Observe and abide by HIPAA and the HIV Confidentiality Law. * Use personal contacts, social media ...

Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Peer Navigator

Newburgh, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Under the supervision of the Senior Program Supervisor, the Peer Navigator will work in tandem with ... Observe and abide by HIPAA and the HIV Confidentiality Law. * Use personal contacts, social media ...

Cornerstone Family Healthcare

Peer Navigator

Newburgh, NY · On-site

$18/hr

Cornerstone Family Healthcare is actively recruiting for a Peer Navigator to join our growing team ... Observe and abide by HIPAA and the HIV Confidentiality Law. * Use personal contacts, social media ...

Housing Works

Peer Navigator

Brooklyn, NY · On-site

$21 - $24/hr

The Peer Navigator will be a self-starter, able to use lived experience working with persons ... With a long-term commitment to AIDS advocacy. Housing Works established New York State's first harm ...

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How much do hiv peer navigator jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 26, 2026, the average hourly pay for hiv peer navigator in the United States is $19.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.83 and $21.63 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a typical day look like for an HIV Peer Navigator, and how do they collaborate with other healthcare team members?

A typical day for an HIV Peer Navigator involves meeting with clients to provide emotional support, education, and assistance in navigating healthcare appointments and community resources. Peer navigators often accompany clients to medical visits, help them understand lab results or treatment options, and facilitate referrals to housing or social services when needed. Collaboration is frequent with case managers, nurses, physicians, and social workers to ensure clients are connected to comprehensive care. This teamwork allows Peer Navigators to advocate for client needs while leveraging the expertise of the broader care team, creating a supportive and holistic care environment.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Hiv Peer Navigator position, and why are they important?

To thrive as an HIV Peer Navigator, you should have lived experience with HIV, a deep understanding of HIV care and prevention, and familiarity with community resources and support services. Training in motivational interviewing, knowledge of case management systems, and completion of peer navigation certification programs are often preferred or required. Exceptional interpersonal skills, cultural competence, and the ability to build trust are standout qualities in this role. These skills and qualifications are essential for effectively guiding and supporting clients through complex healthcare and social systems while fostering engagement and empowerment.

What is a HIV Peer Navigator job?

A HIV Peer Navigator is a trained individual, often living with HIV, who provides support, education, and guidance to people newly diagnosed or living with HIV. They help clients navigate healthcare systems, access medical care, and connect with community resources. By sharing lived experiences, they offer emotional support, reduce stigma, and promote adherence to treatment. Their goal is to empower individuals to manage their health and improve overall well-being.

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HIV Peer Navigator

HIV Peer Navigator

To Help Everyone Health & Wellness Centers

Los Angeles, CA • On-site

$22 - $25/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, PTO

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Retention Outreach Specialist works with the contract manager to engage and re-engage with clients who have lapsed in their HIV care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Ensures that PLWH (person living with HIV) remain engaged in their care and have access to necessary resources and support.
  • Demonstrates compassion and commitment to making a significant impact in the lives of those affected by HIV.
  • Integrate with other HIV clinic team members to effectively identify, locate, and re-engage clients who have lapsed in the HIV care.
  • Provides comprehensive assessment, outreach, linkage, and re-engagement services, focusing on clients who are considered “out of care,” facilitating their return to consistent and effective HIV treatment and support services.
  • Conducts field outreach operations to efficiently locate and assist clients who have disengaged from HIV care.
  • Conducts individual and group interventions to address personalized goals and develop needed skill set for healthy living, ensure medication adherence and support a positive outlook for individuals living with HIV.
  • Supports individuals who may be newly diagnosed as living with HIV, or who may require additional support to engage in and maintain HIV medical care and support services to ensure that clients are linked to care and continuously supported to remain in care.
  • Topics discussed with PLWH include: living with HIV, health lifestyle and relationships, adherence treatment, access and barriers to care, Prevention (PrEP, PEP, DoxyPEP, treatment as prevention, Disclosing status and stigma
  • Acts as the liaison between HIV counseling and testing sites and the medical clinic to ensure that new clients are enrolled in medical care seamlessly and in a timely fashion.
  • Provides crisis interventions, offering immediate support in challenging situations.
  • Provides services to clients not yet enrolled in PSS, MCC Services, or clinic-based programs and can outreach clients who have not yet enrolled into any services with Contractor.
  • Collaborates with the HIV clinic team members, documents client interactions, and contributes to program evaluation.
  • Demonstrates cultural and linguistic competency to effectively communicate with and support a diverse range of clients.
  • Participates in case conference as needed.

Education and Qualifications

  • High school Diploma
  • Is reflective of the community being served.
  • Lived experience relevant to the communities served (for example, experience navigating HIV care, stigma, or related social service systems
  • Must NOT be a current client of Contractor’s clinic
  • Ability and interest in doing field-based work when necessary to locate or assist clients.
  • Ability to work effectively with people of diverse races, ethnicities, nationalities, sexual orientation, gender identities, gender expression, socio-economic backgrounds, religions, ages, English-speaking abilities, immigration status, and physical abilities in a multicultural environment.
  • Valid Class C Drivers License, proof of vehicle insurance, and reliable transportation for travel to a variety of sites throughout LAC.
  • Knowledge of HIV Disease, behaviors that transmit HIV, and those disease conditions that are co-morbid with HIV
  • Ability to interact in a nonjudgmental and empathetic manner with PLWH and AIDS as well as their partners;
  • Must have good interpersonal skills
  • Comfortable with field outreach
  • Ability to advocate for clients

Company Description

T.H.E. Health and Wellness Centers is a nonprofit community clinic in South Los Angeles. For more than 50 years, we've provided high-quality, low cost healthcare and preventative education for all.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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