Community Health Navigator

Memorial Hermann; Houston (TX); Sur place; USD 36 000 - 48 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to conduct screenings and navigate individuals to community resources and medical homes, addressing NMDOH. This entry level role supports patients by identifying barriers such as food insecurity, housing instability, and access to care.

The CHW role will be on-site at a Memorial Hermann campus with remote engagement via digital tools. The CHW will build trust, document social needs, coordinate with care teams, and may travel to clinical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Spanish bilingual preferred.
• Basic knowledge of NMDOH and community resources.
• Strong communication skills and ability to build trust.
• Ability to use digital tools for remote engagement.
• Experience with Microsoft Word.

Responsabilités

• Screen for NMDOH and document risk levels in the EMR.
• Use motivational interviewing to assess needs and connect to resources.
• Verify referrals with partner agencies to ensure alignment with needs.
• Schedule and follow up on appointments; document outcomes.
• Outreach to confirm service completion and support navigation as needed.
• Participate in community activities to identify new resources for patients.
• Provide support at other Memorial Hermann locations as needed.
• Adhere to policies, safety, and quality standards within budget and timelines.
• Promote professional growth and act as a mentor.
• Model compassionate and personalized care.

Connaissances

Bilingual Spanish

NMDOH knowledge

Effective communication

Time management

Digital platforms

Microsoft Word

Team collaboration

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Description du poste

Memorial Hermann is seeking a Community Health Worker (CHW) to conduct screenings and navigate individuals to community resources and medical homes, addressing NMDOH. This entry level role supports patients by identifying barriers such as food insecurity, housing instability, and access to care.

The CHW role will be on-site at a Memorial Hermann campus with remote engagement via digital tools. The CHW will build trust, document social needs, coordinate with care teams, and may travel to clinical