Community Health Navigator

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital; Grass Valley (CA); On-site; USD 37,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, CA is seeking a Community Health Worker to bridge underserved communities and essential services, helping clients navigate health, social, educational, and employment resources.

You will assess needs, connect clients to resources, provide guidance on accessing medical and social services, and support the care team with outreach and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two-year degree preferred.
• Licensed Community Health Worker preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish trusting relationships with patients and their support teams, providing general support and encouragement.
• Provide ongoing follow-up based on social needs screening, including motivational interviewing and goal setting with patients and the support team.
• Follow up with patients via phone calls and in-person visits to other settings where they may need assistance.
• Ensure follow-up from initial identification through closure to remove barriers to care.
• Assist patients with completing applications and registration forms.
• Collaborate with the health care team to maintain positive communications with providers, services, the patient, and the team.

Education

High School Graduate

2 year degree

Licensed Community Health Worker

Job description

Sierra Nevada Memorial Hospital in Grass Valley, CA is seeking a Community Health Worker to bridge underserved communities and essential services, helping clients navigate health, social, educational, and employment resources.

You will assess needs, connect clients to resources, provide guidance on accessing medical and social services, and support the care team with outreach and follow-up to ensure continuity of care.