Community Health Advocate & Care Navigator

Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc.; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. in Mobile, AL seeks a Community Health Worker (CHW) to link clients with health care, psychosocial support, and community resources.

The CHW expands care coordination, supports patients and families, and promotes continuity of behavioral health services within our care teams. Responsibilities include outreach, health education, assisting with scheduling and enrollment, navigating services, and collaborating with clinicians to improve patient outcomes in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Formal CHW training program preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Outreach to individuals in various settings (health fairs, clinics).
• Provide culturally appropriate health education using EHR tools.
• Assist clients with scheduling, applications for programs, and navigating services.
• Administer screening tools to identify mental health/substance use needs.
• Coordinate care with the team and track patient progress.
• Collaborate with clinical staff to implement patient care plans.

Skills

Communication skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree inHealth Education/Health Promotion/Psychology/Social Work

CHW training program (preferred)

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

Franklin Primary Health Center, Inc. in Mobile, AL seeks a Community Health Worker (CHW) to link clients with health care, psychosocial support, and community resources.

The CHW expands care coordination, supports patients and families, and promotes continuity of behavioral health services within our care teams. Responsibilities include outreach, health education, assisting with scheduling and enrollment, navigating services, and collaborating with clinicians to improve patient outcomes in a