Bilingual Prevention Navigator

Bilingual Prevention 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. CAP’s 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, Tod’s Corner and Esthers Pantry are all apart of CAP. To learn more about us please visit CAP,  Prism Health and Our House.

Vancouver’s Cascade AIDS Project is excited to announce that we are hiring a skilled and team-oriented Bilingual Prevention Navigator. The SW Washington Bilingual Prevention Navigator provides office & community-based HIV/STI testing services, primarily targeting MSM (men who have sex with men) and other populations disproportionately impacted by HIV, specifically focusing on the Latino/a/x and Spanish speaking communities. 

This is a Full-time role working at our SW WA location in Vancouver WA. With one day a week at our Longview WA location. The schedule for this role is a hybrid work schedule with 3 days in the office and two days working remotely. You will be working Mon, Tue, Wed and Fri 9:00am-5:00pm and Thursday 11:00am-7:00pm.

Starting pay is $23.29 an hour + $2.00 bilingual pay, which is equivalent to $52,600 a year. The SW WA Bilingual Prevention Navigator’s pay increases with tenure and the top of the pay scale is $27.04 + $2.00. This is a union represented position, so the compensation, benefits and conditions of work are collectively bargained.

Who You Are

• Verbal and written fluency in Spanish. 
• 2 years of experience working in Community Health or 1 year experience working in Community Health combined with a bachelor’s degree in human/social services field (social work, public or community health, psychology) or related field 
• Understanding of HIV, HCV, and STD transmission and prevention methods, as well as familiarity with Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) 
• Previous experience collaborating extensively with members of a team to ensure clients experience successful services centered around their needs 
• Experience working with ethnic, racial, economic, and sexually diverse populations and a strong understanding of issues relevant to gay/bi/trans men, people living with HIV, BIPOC communities, and the LBGTQ+ community and how those issues affect or influence service delivery 
• Valid Driver's License and access to a reliable vehicle. * 

What You’ll Do

• Provide community-based HIV/STI testing services in both English and Spanish operating CLIA-waived rapid HIV and HCV test devices.
• Perform patient screening & assessments.
• Conduct blood collection and phlebotomy and providing patient education on safe-sex practices and harm-reduction methods.
• Attend various community-outreach events and utilize geospatial social networking applications.
• Conduct outreach into community settings (including public sex venues and online) as appropriate to reach highest risk MSM and other priority populations. 
•  Ensure equitable access to services for Spanish-speaking individuals through document translation and specialized outreach 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 don’t meet every qualification. one of us. Cascade AIDS Project is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Black, Indigenous, and all other People of Color (BIPOC), women, LGBTQ+ individuals, veterans, and people living with HIV or other disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.

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 capnw.org/careers