Community Health Navigator & Advocate

Trinity Health Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health seeks a Community Health Worker to bridge the health system and patients, focusing on those with Medicare/Medicaid and social needs. You will provide outreach, counseling, and referrals to improve access to care and address social determinants affecting health.

You will use EHR tools to document care coordination, work with a multidisciplinary team, and support patients at home, in clinics, or community settings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• CHW training/certification must be completed within 6 months of employment.
• Knowledge of poverty, food insecurity, housing instability, substance use, etc. within patient communities.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a bridge between the health system and patients to promote access to care.
• Provide advocacy, referrals, and basic health education to patients.
• Navigate patients to social services and community resources.
• Coordinate with healthcare teams to improve communication and care delivery.
• Maintains data collection and reporting using health system tools.

Skills

Community health work

Cultural competence

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or GED

CHW training/certification within 6 months

Knowledge of lived experiences of patient community

Tools

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Trinity Health seeks a Community Health Worker to bridge the health system and patients, focusing on those with Medicare/Medicaid and social needs. You will provide outreach, counseling, and referrals to improve access to care and address social determinants affecting health.

You will use EHR tools to document care coordination, work with a multidisciplinary team, and support patients at home, in clinics, or community settings.