Community Health Navigator

The MetroHealth System; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The MetroHealth System is hiring a Community Health Worker to support patients at the assigned clinic and surrounding community. You will promote health, address social determinants of health, and connect patients with eligible services to improve access to care.

Working under supervision, you will build trusting relationships with patients, caregivers, and community partners to identify barriers and advocate for changes that improve community health.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Community Health Worker (CHW) certification must be obtained within one year of hire.
• Life experiences reflecting the community served and bilingual abilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interventions and services to support patients and communities per CHW competencies.
• Screen for social determinants of health and connect patients to eligible resources.
• Build trust with patients, families, and community organizations; advocate to reduce barriers.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Cultural competency

Community engagement

Team collaboration

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

CHW certification within 12 months

Bilingual (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR exposure

Job description

The MetroHealth System is hiring a Community Health Worker to support patients at the assigned clinic and surrounding community. You will promote health, address social determinants of health, and connect patients with eligible services to improve access to care.

Working under supervision, you will build trusting relationships with patients, caregivers, and community partners to identify barriers and advocate for changes that improve community health.