Bilingual Community Health Navigator - Seniors

OHSU; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

OHSU in Portland, OR, seeks a Connected Care Community Health Worker to help older adults and families access essential care, resources, and support. You will coordinate care with primary care and behavioral health teams to ensure patient priorities are heard and addressed, and you will advocate for effective care planning.

Tasks include supporting advance directives, medication reconciliation, falls prevention, and linking patients to community resources across the Columbia River Gorge region.

Qualifications

• Bilingual in English and Spanish is required.
• Experience in health or service-related fields is expected.
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record are required.
• Knowledge of community resources for older adults in the Columbia River Gorge area.
• High school diploma or GED is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist older adults and families in accessing needed care, resources, and support.
• Coordinate care with primary care and behavioral health teams to address patient priorities.
• Support advance directives, medication reconciliation, and fall prevention.
• Connect patients to community resources and services.

Skills

Bilingual English & Spanish

Knowledge of community resources

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

OHSU in Portland, OR, seeks a Connected Care Community Health Worker to help older adults and families access essential care, resources, and support. You will coordinate care with primary care and behavioral health teams to ensure patient priorities are heard and addressed, and you will advocate for effective care planning.

Tasks include supporting advance directives, medication reconciliation, falls prevention, and linking patients to community resources across the Columbia River Gorge region.