Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator (HATCN)
Quick answer
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is hiring an in-office, San Francisco-based Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator paying $33.44/hour to provide substance use treatment connections and care navigation for impacted populations.
- Role
- Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator (HATCN)
- Organization
- San Francisco AIDS Foundation (SFAF)
- Location
- 940 Howard, San Francisco, CA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Compensation
- $33.44/hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is seeking a Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator (HATCN) to provide direct support and linkage to care for people who use drugs. This frontline role focuses on substance use treatment readiness, harm reduction education, and building relationships through motivational interviewing. The successful candidate will work in a client-centered environment, collaborating with internal and external partners to ensure participants receive necessary medical and social services. This position is essential for improving health outcomes and promoting wellness within impacted communities.
What you'll do
- Connect participants to internal and external substance use and medical services.
- Provide substance use treatment readiness and risk reduction counseling.
- Facilitate support groups and create a welcoming environment for participants.
- Ensure safe transitions and hand-offs to treatment and care providers.
- Document and enter all program data accurately according to contract protocols.
What it takes
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with people who use drugs or marginalized communities.
- Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English.
- Knowledge of substance use treatment and social services in San Francisco.
- Ability to perform physical tasks like standing for extended periods.
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Google office suites.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits package including 24-29 days of combined PTO/Sick Time, 403(b) retirement plan with a 1-to-1 employer match up to 3% of salary.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a remote or in-office position?
This position is in-office and primarily located at 940 Howard, San Francisco, requiring the ability to stand for extended periods.
What is the compensation for this role?
The role offers an hourly rate of $33.44.
What are the primary qualifications required?
Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience working with vulnerable populations, be bilingual in Spanish and English, and possess skills in motivational interviewing and care navigation.
How do I apply for this position?
The job description does not specify an application deadline or a direct link, so please refer to the San Francisco AIDS Foundation careers portal for submission instructions.
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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