What are the responsibilities and job description for the CHS2 - HIV Rapid Patient Navigator position at Multnomah County, OR?
Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.
Pay Range:
$26.85 - $32.85 Hourly
Department:
Health Department
Job Type:
Regular Represented
Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)
Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
August 10, 2025The Opportunity:
THIS WORK MATTERS!
Integrated Clinical Services provides quality health services for people who experience barriers to accessing care. The vision of Integrated Clinical Services is to provide services that are integrated and connected to support optimal health, reducing wait times, and optimizing access.
HIV Health Services Center (HHSC) is a part of Primary Care. HHSC serves persons living with HIV. HHSC provides ambulatory outpatient medical care and supportive services including mental health and substance abuse counseling, medical case management, patient navigation, health education, HIV prevention and risk reduction, harm reduction and treatment adherence counseling. Our comprehensive, multidisciplinary model is tailored to meet our patients' complex health needs. This position is responsible for developing and delivering activities designed to promote individual and community health, specifically for people newly diagnosed with HIV and new to care at HHSC as well as people who have been out of HIV care for over a year and are re-engaging in care.
As the HIV Rapid Patient Navigator, you will:
- Works with people newly diagnosed with HIV, new to the area or re-engaging in care from a variety of communities to assist them in addressing barriers to engagement in care and adherence to HIV medications.
- Utilizes thorough knowledge of the needs and values of communities impacted by HIV and the Ryan White care continuum in order to follow grant required practices.
- Uses targeted interventions to resolve complex problems with general guidance. Responds to direct referrals for HIV Rapid Start Navigation services from Intake Coordinator and Program Supervisor.
- Provides intensive navigation services for new HHSC Rapid Start clients who have never taken HIV medications or been out of care for over a year including clients experiencing significant barriers to engagement in care and viral suppression, including homelessness, mental health issues, active substance use, and complex physical health issues.
- Conducts outreach and provides navigation services to clients living with HIV who are eligible for the Rapid Start program. Coordinates and collaborates with community partners in referring clients to culturally specific resources
- Responds to the needs presented by an individual client including those that arise from the client's cultural background and experiences, towards the goal of ending disparities and eliminating health inequities within this community.
- Cultivates relationships with current and new community partners to support Rapid Start activities, including strengthening referral relationships. Performs community needs assessment and develops outreach plans specific to needs of newly diagnosed and new to care patients.
- Coordinates and collaborates with community partners to inform them of HHSC services and develop rapid referral relationships.
- Participates in HIV Clinic quality improvement activities.
- Takes the lead on assigned rapid improvement cycles and projects. Utilizes relevant data in decision-making and planning.
- Develops and maintains effective working relationships with team members and assigned communities.
- Participates in regular team, group and individual case conferences. Maintains effective relationships and regularly collaborates and communicates with patients, community partners, and co-workers.
- Communicates clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. Based on own life experience, shares community perspectives and needs with colleagues in the health and social service systems. .
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education/Training:Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade AND
- Experience: Two years of experience in community outreach services providing health information, advocacy, social support and assistance in using the health care system to groups and families; AND experience working with the community being served.
Other: BLS/CPR Certification (American Red Cross or similar organization)
Preferred Qualifications/Transferable Skills: You do not need to have the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills to qualify. However keep in mind we may consider some or all of the following when identifying the most qualified candidates. Please clearly explain on your application how you meet any of the following preferred qualifications/transferable skills.
- Bachelor's Degree in Public Health, Social Work, or counseling
- State of Oregon Community Health Worker (CHW) Certification (up to 1 year after hire to complete)
SCREENING & EVALUATION:
The Application Packet: You must submit all requested items below. Failure to do so will be deemed as an incomplete application.
REQUIRED
Attach a Resume demonstrating you meeting minimum qualifications ; AND
Attach a Cover Letter (1 page) addressing the following:
- How you meet the qualifications for this position; and
- Why you are interested in the position
Note: The application, resume and cover letter should clearly demonstrate your work experience/skills and how they relate to the descriptions provided in the ‘Overview’ and ‘To Qualify’ sections of the job announcement. Please be thorough, as these materials will be scored and determine your eligibility to advance in this recruitment process.
The Selection Process: For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of
the selection process
page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:- Initial review of minimum qualifications
- Resume and Cover Letter Review
- Phone screen
- Consideration of top candidates
- Language assessment
- Background, reference
Note: Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Type of Position: This position is eligible for overtime.
Type: Represented
FLSA: Non Exempt
Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The
EEO Know Your Rights poster
is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.
Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our
veterans’ preference page
for details about eligibility and how to apply.
Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.
Questions?
Recruiter:
Maya Jabar-Muhammad
Email:
maya.jabar@multco.us
Phone:
1 (503) 9881270 x81270
Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.
Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.
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