Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator (HATCN)
Quick answer
The San Francisco AIDS Foundation is hiring an in-office Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator in San Francisco paying $32.96/hr to provide substance use and medical care navigation for marginalized communities.
- 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
- $32.96 per hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Health Access Treatment Connections Navigator (HATCN) at the San Francisco AIDS Foundation is a frontline role focused on improving health outcomes for people who use drugs. The position involves providing treatment connections, syringe access, overdose prevention education, and linkage to medical care using a client-centered, relational counseling approach. The navigator will work collaboratively across internal and external programs to ensure participants receive necessary support and care.
What you'll do
- Connect participants to internal and external substance use and medical services.
- Ensure safe hand-offs to treatment and care providers.
- Provide substance use treatment readiness and risk reduction counseling.
- Facilitate support groups and maintain a warm, welcoming environment.
- Document and enter program data according to contract protocols.
What it takes
- Minimum 3 years of experience working with people who use drugs, marginalized communities, or people experiencing homelessness.
- Knowledge of substance use treatment and social services in San Francisco.
- Experience using 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
How we treat you
Comprehensive benefits package including 24-29 days of combined PTO/Sick time and a 403(b) retirement plan with a 1-to-1 employer match up to 3% of salary.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office role primarily located at 940 Howard in San Francisco.
What is the compensation for this role?
The position pays $32.96 per hour.
What kind of experience is required?
You need at least 3 years of experience working with marginalized communities, people experiencing homelessness, or people who use drugs, along with experience in motivational interviewing and care navigation.
How do I apply for this job?
The provided job description does not specify an application deadline or a specific application portal, so please check the organization's careers page 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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