Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator
Quick answer
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is hiring an in-office Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator in San Francisco paying $32.96/hour to provide substance use treatment support and care navigation for vulnerable populations.
- Role
- Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator
- Organization
- San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF)
- Location
- 940 Howard, San Francisco, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $32.96 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF) is seeking a Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator to support individuals struggling with substance use. The role focuses on building relational connections, providing harm reduction services, and facilitating navigation to medical and substance use treatments. Navigators work in a client-centered environment, utilizing motivational interviewing to improve health outcomes for marginalized populations. This position requires hands-on engagement and collaboration with both internal and external health service providers.
What you'll do
- Connect participants to internal and external substance use and medical services.
- Provide substance use treatment readiness and risk reduction counseling.
- Ensure safe hand-offs to medical treatment and care facilities.
- Facilitate support groups and provide compassionate, client-centered care.
- Maintain accurate, timely documentation of program data.
What it takes
- Minimum 3 years experience working with marginalized communities or people who use drugs.
- Knowledge of San Francisco substance use treatment and social service systems.
- Proficiency in motivational interviewing and care navigation.
- Ability to implement de-escalation techniques and follow safety protocols.
- Valid California driver’s license preferred; bilingual in Spanish and English highly regarded.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this job remote?
No, this is an in-office position located at 940 Howard in San Francisco, with occasional travel to other sites.
What is the compensation for this role?
The hourly rate for this position is $32.96.
What are the key qualifications needed?
You need at least 3 years of experience working with marginalized populations, proficiency in motivational interviewing, and strong knowledge of local substance use and social services.
What is the expected work schedule?
Shifts are scheduled between Monday and Friday, 10:00am to 8:30pm, and the role may require some evening or weekend coverage.
How to apply
Apply directly on San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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