Community Health Coach & Care Navigator

Northwell Health; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health in New York State seeks a Community Health Liaison to support vulnerable community members by conducting assessments, making in-home visits, providing referrals to services, and coordinating care with the team. The role focuses on mentoring CHWs, delivering health education, and promoting access to benefits and resources.

The position emphasizes building trust, facilitating referrals, and helping members develop and follow personalized health plans while navigating complex

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 1-3 years of relevant experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a mentor for Community Health Workers
• Provides oversight in care of members to improve health outcomes and promote well-being
• Acts as a resource for CHW and members
• Provides support and basic health and education about material and general health care and community resources.
• Conducts one-on-one health education, community outreach, regular in-home visits and service coordination.
• Provides various supports, services, entitlements and benefits for members.
• Supports members in developing health management care plans.
• Empowers members by promoting effective approaches, problem solving and lifestyle changes.
• Works to establish positive and supportive relationships and effective work with a diverse group of members.
• Delivers coaching and mentorship on chronic health conditions and self-care.
• Enters client data into software on a daily basis.
• Advocates for members and their families and collaborates with the care team as needed.
• Perform all related duties, as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the American with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.

Skills

Communication skills

Mentoring

Community outreach

In-home visits

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Northwell Health in New York State seeks a Community Health Liaison to support vulnerable community members by conducting assessments, making in-home visits, providing referrals to services, and coordinating care with the team. The role focuses on mentoring CHWs, delivering health education, and promoting access to benefits and resources.

The position emphasizes building trust, facilitating referrals, and helping members develop and follow personalized health plans while navigating complex