Community Health Navigator

Vinfen; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established nonprofit organization is seeking a compassionate Community Health Navigator to join their dedicated team. This role involves providing essential care coordination and connecting individuals to vital social services and community resources. As a key member of the Community Partner Care Team, you will collaborate with healthcare professionals to assess needs, develop care plans, and support clients in navigating their health journeys. With a commitment to employee growth and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Employer-sponsored retirement plan

Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Paid Life and Disability Insurance

Generous paid time off

Educational Assistance

$500 Employee Referral Bonus

Discounted YMCA memberships

Access to discounted movie tickets

Qualifications

• Experience in care coordination and community outreach.
• Knowledge of behavioral health and crisis management strategies.

Responsibilities

• Engage clients and coordinate care plans with community resources.
• Conduct assessments and develop personal crisis management plans.

Skills

Care Coordination

Community Outreach

Crisis Management

Behavioral Health Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

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Schedule: Mon-Fri 9am-5pm

Salary: $50,000 / year

The Community Health Navigator on the Community Partner team provides care coordination and connection to social services and community resources for people with medical and behavioral health needs. The Community Health Navigator is an active member of the Community Partner Care Team which also includes nurses, licensed behavioral health clinicians and a team administrator. The Community Health Navigator is supervised by the Care Team Leader and will learn about community resources, trauma/recovery skills, wellness coaching and how to conduct an assessment and develop a care plan. The Community Health Navigator must be willing to visit clients in their homes as well as work from our office.

The Community Health Navigator Will Also

• Outreach to and engage people referred to the Community Partner program.
• Coordinate the completion of the Comprehensive Assessment
• Conduct initial and ongoing risk assessment; design personal crisis management plans, relapse prevention and harm reduction strategies with members who have been identified as behaviorally complex in collaboration with team clinicians.
• Coordinate the development, implementation, and ongoing review of the care plan.
• Make referrals to any community or social services that align with the persons we are serving needs' and goals'.
• Collaborate and communicate with the client's other medical, behavioral health providers regarding changes in services, hospitalizations, and other care plan goals
• Obtain required Prior Authorization from Managed Care Plan for relevant/necessary services.
• Perform other related duties, as required
  
  

Why Vinfen? We are committed to you! We offer great training, great benefits, career growth and job security!

Our Comprehensive And Generous Benefits Package Includes

• A fully funded, employer-sponsored retirement plan that requires no employee contribution as well as an employee-funded 403(b) plan
• First-rate Medical, Dental and Vision plans that are open all employees scheduled to work 30 hours per week or more. Plus, we offer a generous employer contribution toward the cost of medical insurance!
• Employer-paid Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment and Long-Term Disability Insurance (no cost to you!)
• Employer-paid Short-Term Disability Insurance along with the option to purchase additional, voluntary, Short-Term disability insurance
• Flexible Spending Reimbursement Accounts (Health and Dependent care)
• Voluntary Term, Whole Life, Accident and Critical Care Insurance
• Generous paid time off (Employees scheduled to work 20 hours or more per week):
• 15 days of Vacation per year
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 10 Sick Days per year
• 3 Personal Days per year
• Educational Assistance and Remission Programs
• $500 Employee Referral Bonus with no annual cap!
• Other generous benefits including discounted YMCA memberships, access to discounted movie tickets and more!
  

About Us

Established in 1977, Vinfen is a nonprofit, health and human services organization and a leading provider of community-based services to individuals with mental health conditions, intellectual and developmental disabilities, brain injuries, and behavioral health challenges. Our services and advocacy promote the recovery, resiliency, habilitation, and self-determination of the people we serve. Vinfen's 3,200 dedicated employees are experienced, highly-trained professionals who provide a full range of supportive living, health, educational, and clinical services in 318 programs throughout Massachusetts and Connecticut. For more information about Vinfen, please visit www.vinfen.org/careers

My Vinfen. My Community. My Job.

Vinfen is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

Keyword: VinfenIC, Care coordinator, Patient Navigator, Community Health Advocate, Health Coach, Care Partner, Health equity, Social determinants of health

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