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At Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY), our greatest strengths are the employees who empower every individual with the information, resources, and care they need to live happy, healthy lives.

Picture yourself here: We are a team of trusted health care providers, educators, and fierce advocates committed to advancing equity and improving health outcomes in communities that face systemic barriers to quality, innovative sexual and reproductive health services -- including birth control, pregnancy testing, emergency contraception, cancer screenings, STI testing and treatment, HIV testing and prevention, transgender hormone therapy, wellness exams, crisis counseling, and financial counseling. PPGNY also proudly provides compassionate, nonjudgmental abortion services.

When you join PPGNY as full-time you will work with the AIDS Institute grant-funded position located within Region 2N. The area covered by this grant includes the following counties and the PPGNY sites that are located within these counties: Fulton, Montgomery, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren and Washington.

The LGBTQI+ Navigator provides navigation services to LGBTQI+ individualsacrossthisregion. This includes meeting with clients, assessing their needs, making LGBTQI+ friendly referrals and providing follow-up as needed. The primary goal of this role is to improve health outcomes and quality of life for LGBTQI+ individuals and their families.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identify and connect individuals with relevant community resources, health care services, support networks, behavioral health services, legal assistance and other referrals as needed (60%)

• Research and develop a listing of health and human services referrals that are competent and respectful to LGBTQI+ persons across upstate New York (10%)

• Stay informed about local, regional and national LGBTQI+ related services and resources (10%)

• Participate in outreach programs and special events as needed to promote LGBTQI+ inclusivity and to increase awareness of PPGNY services (10%)

• Complete all documentation and reports as required and within expected timelines (8%)

• Assist clients in accessing and utilizing insurance coverage (2%)

CORE COMPETENCIES

• A demonstrated commitment to PPGNY’s mission related to bodily autonomy,health equity, and gender and racial justice

• Ademonstratedcommitmenttolearningaboutandenhancingpracticesrelatedto racial equity and its impact on healthcare systems.

• Strong relationship building and communication skills, including an ability to workand build trust across cultural differences related to related to race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and toreflect on one’s personal identity with humility

• Ability to provide compassionate, non-judgmental and culturally responsive care across race, class, age, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, national origin or ability; and demonstrates deep sense of accountability to patient experience

REQUIRED SKILLS/ABILITIES

• Interpersonal

• Excellent customer service and communication skills

• Ability to remain focused and calm in stressful situations

• Excellent interpersonal and verbal skills

• Ability to develop and maintain effective, positive, professional relationships with internal and external stakeholders

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team

Technical

• High degree of comfort with electronic health record

• Able to use Excel, Power Point and Word as well as SharePoint and OneDrive (Microsoft Office Suite)

• Able to input data into the AIDS Institute Reporting System (AIRS) with training

• Subject Matter Knowledge

• Knowledge of the barriers faced by LGBTQI+ persons in accessing health care and other human services as well as social determinants of health

• Understanding of concepts such as gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation and biological sex and able to clearly explain them to others

• Strong understanding of LGBTQI+ issues and a commitment to promoting inclusivity

Work Habits/Attributes

• Abilitytoexercisesoundjudgmentandindependentdecision-makingskills

• Ability to produce reliable, high-quality work with minimal direct supervision

• Upholds strict confidentiality standards to create a safe and trusting environment

• Ability to work a flexible or extended schedule, including evenings and weekends, as operational demands require

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum education

• High school degree

Minimum work experience

• Two (2) years relevant experience providing navigation or related services

Compensation:

PPGNY's benefits package includes:

Generous PTO and holiday schedule

Medical, dental and vision coverage options for you and eligible dependents

FSA, HSA, Commuter pre-tax reimbursement funds

Short and Long Term Disability, Free Basic Life and AD&D

401(k) Retirement Plan with Safe Harbor contributions after 1 year of employment

All positions at PPGNY require:

Proof of immunization or immunity to certain communicable diseases (including influenza during the flu season and Covid-19) and testing for tuberculosis. These certifications are required by the NYC DOHMH Health Code, NYSDOH and OSHA.

Planned Parenthood of Greater New York (PPGNY) is a leading provider, educator, and advocate of sexual and reproductive health care in New York State. PPGNY is proud to provide a wide-range of family planning services at our 28 health centers and mobile care units. We care for everyone regardless of their immigration status, zip code or ability to pay. PPGNY’s education and outreach programs are backed by medically-accurate, evidence-based information that allows people to make informed decisions about their health and future. As a voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY supports legislation and policies that ensure all New Yorkers have access to the full range of reproductive health care and education.

At PPGNY, we provide the absolute best care to our patients and our communities through innovative health care delivery and education programming. We care for everyone who walks through our doors regardless of insurance, ability to pay or immigration status. As a leading voice for reproductive freedom, PPGNY fiercely advocates for policies to ensure that all New Yorkers will have access to the full range of reproductive health care services and information.

PPGNY is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We believe we are most impactful when people with a wide range of backgrounds, experiences, and identities come together with common purpose. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.